Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony WX1
FH6 | WX1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FH6
WX1 | FH6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony WX1
FH6 | WX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |