Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W530

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 13 months later than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH6 matches up vs the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 versus the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and W530.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern FH6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.