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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5N
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was introduced 20 months after the NEX-5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH6 matches up against the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony NEX-5

 FH6 NEX-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Panasonic FH6

 NEX-5 FH6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony NEX-5

 FH6 NEX-5 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH6 compared to the NEX-5.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and NEX-5 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FH6 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher FH6 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony NEX-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-06-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 796
Other
Battery life 280 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $129 $599