Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX150

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled very close to the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH6 matches up against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has got physical 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) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH6 and the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and WX150.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.