Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GH3

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GH3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was launched 8 months before the GH3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH6 grades against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 offers 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) and the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH6 against the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and GH3 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and GH3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.