Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T99

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was launched 19 months after the T99 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH6 grades against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 vs the T99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and T99.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.