Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH6 was introduced 17 months earlier than the RX100 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH6 scores vs the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony RX100 II
FH6 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic FH6
RX100 II | FH6 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX100 II
FH6 | RX100 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 and the RX100 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and RX100 II is 96 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and RX100 II.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH6 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lbs) | 281g (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $129 | $598 |