Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GH1

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was brought out 2 years after the GH1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH6 matches up versus the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH6 compared to the GH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and GH1 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and GH1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH6 will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer FH6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.