Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH6 was released 15 months before the G6 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH6 grades versus the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic G6
FH6 | G6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FH6
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Released | April 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic G6
FH6 | G6 |
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 offers external dimensions 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 G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 compared to the G6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and G6 is 96 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and G6.
All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic G6 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lbs) | 390g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $129 | $750 |