Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic G6

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was announced 21 months later than the G6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and G6 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and G6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP80 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.