Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony A390
FH6 | A390 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic FH6
A390 | FH6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A390
FH6 | A390 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A390 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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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 |