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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was revealed 3 years before the GF6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH25 matches up vs the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic GF6

 FH25 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FH25

 GF6 FH25 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2011More recent by 27 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic GF6

 FH25 GF6 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 compared to the GF6.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and GF6.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The FH25 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2013-04-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 323 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 250 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $326