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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was announced 7 months prior to the RX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH6 scores versus the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony RX100

 FH6 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic FH6

 RX100 FH6 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX100

 FH6 RX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 versus the RX100.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and RX100.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Sony RX100 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (240g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 Travel photography details
70
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (119g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
79
lighter than others (240 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
38
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (240 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life 280 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $129 $448