Panasonic FH7 vs Sony NEX-6

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was introduced 18 months prior to the NEX-6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH7 grades versus the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 vs the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The FH7 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older FH7 will be behind in sensor technology.