Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GF1

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The FH6 was revealed 2 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH6 grades against the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH6 vs the GF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and GF1 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and GF1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH6 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH6 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FH6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.