Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Announced July 2013

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony TX30
FH6 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Panasonic FH6
TX30 | FH6 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony TX30
FH6 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $129 | $230 |