Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A7S

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was unveiled 3 years before the A7S which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH6 matches up versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 provides 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 A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH6 and the A7S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and A7S is 96 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and A7S.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH6 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH6 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.