Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G1

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was introduced 3 years after the G1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH6 grades versus the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 compared to the G1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and G1 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and G1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH6 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern FH6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.