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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Sony W710
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W710

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 W710 FH6 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W710

		

		

			
 FH6 W710 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).
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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.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (119g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than average in class (114g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 great battery (280 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony W710
70
 great battery (280 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (119 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
 lighter than average in class (114 grams)
 has focus via touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony W710
41
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 great battery (280 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (119g)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
34
 relatively wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (114g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W710 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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