Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 vs Panasonic Lumix FH10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

50

vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6

48
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.5
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.5
 
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differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH6
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 280 shots vs 260 shots
Help
 Around 10% more shots per battery charge
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH8
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The DMC-FH8's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Macro focus Better macro capability 4 cm vs 5 cm
Help
 Focus on subjects 20% closer to the lens
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.7" vs 0.8"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
48 vs 50
Explain scores
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Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.5
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Size Fairly small Help
DMC-FH6:96x56x20 mm
DMC-FH8:96x57x19 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Weight Light weight Help
DMC-FH6:119 g
DMC-FH8:123 g
Thickness Thin Help
DMC-FH6:0.8"
DMC-FH8:0.7"
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
DMC-FH6:1.5 fps
DMC-FH8:1.3 fps
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1

Travel zoom

$141
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
3D Captures 3D images
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ1 vs the Lumix DMC-FH6
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ1 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix FS50

Panasonic Lumix FS50

Ultra compact

$118 - $130
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix FS50 vs the Lumix DMC-FH6
Compare the Lumix FS50 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Travel zoom

$219
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-FS35 vs the Lumix DMC-FH6
Compare the Lumix DMC-FS35 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

Travel zoom

$199
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs the Lumix DMC-FH6
Compare the Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

Ultra compact

$101 - $129
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix DMC-XS1 vs the Lumix DMC-FH6
Compare the Lumix DMC-XS1 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7

Compact
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Wide angle Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH7 vs the Lumix DMC-FH6
Compare the Lumix DMC-FH7 vs the Lumix DMC-FH8
Samsung WB150F

Samsung WB150F

Travel zoom

$159
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the WB150F vs the Lumix DMC-FH6
Compare the WB150F vs the Lumix DMC-FH8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS10

Compact
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix DMC-FS10 vs the Lumix DMC-FH6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon IXUS 125 HS

Canon PowerShot IXUS 125 HS

Compact

$124 - $325
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FH8

appearance

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