Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GF6

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was introduced 3 years prior to the GF6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH5 grades versus the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 and the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and GF6 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and GF6.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The FH5 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.