Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GM1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic GM1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was brought out 23 months earlier than the GM1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH6 matches up versus the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 and the GM1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and GM1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and GM1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FH6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.