Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A68

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH6 matches up against the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has got external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 versus the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and A68.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH6 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A68 will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.