Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic G6

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH20 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was manufactured 4 years before the G6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH20 grades vs the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH20 and the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and G6 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and G6.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.