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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 3 years before the W800 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH6 scores versus the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W800

 FH6 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic FH6

 W800 FH6 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W800

 FH6 W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH6 and the W800.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and W800.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
Sony W800 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Sony W800
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2014-02-13
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
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 dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $129 $90