Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FH6
Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-FH6 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 119 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-FH628 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FH6 and Lumix DMC-LS5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FH6MetricLumix DMC-LS5
14.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
1.97 µm²Pixel area1.97 µm²
50.86 MP/cm²Pixel density50.86 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
119 gWeight126 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBattery2 x AA batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FH6 and Lumix DMC-LS5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FH6 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FH6 and Lumix DMC-LS5 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FH6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LS5
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-LS5 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 126 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.