Panasonic FX48 vs Sony A6600

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX48 and Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was revealed 11 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FX48 grades against the A6600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 and Sony A6600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 vs the A6600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and A6600 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and A6600.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6600 will deliver more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.