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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the GF6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH1 scores vs the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic GF6

 FH1 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FH1

 GF6 FH1 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF6

 FH1 GF6 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH1 and the GF6.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and GF6.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF6 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
32
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2013-04-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $326