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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced 12 months before the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH6 scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W730

 FH6 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic FH6

 W730 FH6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
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Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W730

 FH6 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 compared to the W730.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and W730.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W730 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (122g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony W730
41
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $129 $138