Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the TX30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH6 matches up vs the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 versus the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and TX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.