Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G2

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was launched 19 months later than the G2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH6 grades vs the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 compared to the G2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and G2 is 96 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and G2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FH6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.