Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GF6

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GF6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FH20 was announced 4 years before the GF6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH20 grades versus the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 vs the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and GF6 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and GF6.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH20 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.