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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was revealed 2 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH6 matches up vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony WX1

 FH6 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FH6

 WX1 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony WX1

 FH6 WX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outside measurements 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 versus the WX1.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and WX1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH6 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Sony WX1 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lighter than others (119g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
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 second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $129 $149