Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX300

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH6 scores against the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 and the HX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and HX300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and HX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX300 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.