Panasonic FH6 vs Sony RX1R

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.