Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX10

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was announced 3 years before the RX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH6 scores versus the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 against the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and RX10 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and RX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH6 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.