Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was released 4 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH6 matches up vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with exterior measurements 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 RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 against the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.