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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was announced 18 months after the A390 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH6 scores vs the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony A390

 FH6 A390 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic FH6

 A390 FH6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A390

 FH6 A390 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 against the A390.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and A390.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The FH6 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher FH6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Sony A390 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Sony A390
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony A390
70
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (119 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Sony A390 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony A390
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-07-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 280 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $129 $500