Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH6 was manufactured 12 months before the W710 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH6 grades versus the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W710
FH6 | W710 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH6
W710 | FH6 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W710
FH6 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has got outer 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH6 versus the W710.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and W710.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W710 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH6 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | 240 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $129 | $90 |