Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GF6

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was manufactured 15 months prior to the GF6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH6 grades versus the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has got external 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 GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 compared to the GF6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and GF6 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and GF6.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.