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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced 24 months prior to the W830 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH6 scores vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W830

 FH6 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FH6

 W830 FH6 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W830

 FH6 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with 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) while the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH6 vs the W830.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Sony W830
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony W830
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Sony W830
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen 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 tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $129 $128