Sony NEX-6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelNEX-6Lumix DMC-FH20
      MSRP$749 (body only), $899 (with 16-50mm lens), $1349 (with 16-50 and 55-210 mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 6,400
      Photo Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points999
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 224 mm
      Optical Zoom8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90° and Down 45°
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps4.6 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range6.00 m5.80 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      DxO Low Light ISO1018
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")100 x 56 x 28 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.7 x 5.3"
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Battery PackNPFW50
      Battery Life360 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 imagesYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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