Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GF6

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH3 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FH3 was launched 4 years prior to the GF6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH3 grades vs the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 compared to the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and GF6.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.