Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A7R III

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A7R III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was released 6 years prior to the A7R III and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH6 matches up against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH6 versus the A7R III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and A7R III is 96 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and A7R III.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R III will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.