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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was brought out 4 months later than the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH6 scores versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony NEX-5N

 FH6 NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic FH6

 NEX-5N FH6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony NEX-5N

 FH6 NEX-5N 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2011Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH6 compared to the NEX-5N.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

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

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH6 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (460 shots)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than average (119 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
great battery life (460 shots)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony NEX-5N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-10-03
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.26 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 280 photos 460 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail pricing $129 $550