Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH6 was unveiled very close to the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH6 scores versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony HX10V
FH6 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FH6
HX10V | FH6 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX10V
FH6 | HX10V | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 compared to the HX10V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and HX10V.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 pounds) | 234g (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | 320 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $129 | $616 |