Not sure if it belongs in the newbie section but I guess its ok.

My question is, which do you prefer? 6 or 5 Player Shorthanded?

I sort of think 6 Player is better. If you get second place you get double back. (like 10 if buy-in 5$)
If its 5 Player it seems usually you only get back alot less. (lik 6.5 for buy in of 5 or so)

So if you playing 5 Player you have to make first place alot more often. I am sort of scared of that.