Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GF2

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was brought out 11 months after the GF2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH6 scores versus the GF2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH6 against the GF2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and GF2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and GF2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FH6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.