Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W310

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 2 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH6 scores versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 against the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.