Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G5

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic G5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FH6 was announced 6 months before the G5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH6 matches up vs the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 and the G5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and G5 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and G5.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G5 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.