Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX400V

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX400V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 3 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH6 matches up against the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has physical 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 against the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and HX400V.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FH6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.