Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH6 grades vs the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 features physical 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 vs the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and HX90V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.