Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G6

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was launched 3 years prior to the G6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH5 matches up versus the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 versus the G6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and G6 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and G6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FH5 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.