Panasonic FH6 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was released 5 months after the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH6 matches up vs the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys 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-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH6 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.