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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was manufactured 17 months before the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH6 matches up vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony RX1R

 FH6 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Panasonic FH6

 RX1R FH6 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX1R

 FH6 RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 versus the RX1R.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and RX1R.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Sony RX1R
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Sony RX1R Travel photography details
71
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
more heavy than competition (482g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony RX1R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 280 photos 270 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $129 $2,798