Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX30V

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced within a month of the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH6 scores versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 compared to the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.