Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GF3

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was introduced 6 months later than the GF3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH6 matches up vs the GF3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with exterior 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) while the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 against the GF3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and GF3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and GF3.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH6 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.