Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
- Introduced January 2012
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony NEX-5N
FH6 | NEX-5N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic FH6
NEX-5N | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony NEX-5N
FH6 | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | October 2011 | Similar 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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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 |