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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was released 6 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH6 matches up against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony WX30

 FH6 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FH6

 WX30 FH6 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony WX30

 FH6 WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH6 compared to the WX30.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and WX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
41
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $129 $259