Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The FH6 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the GX7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH6 scores versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 and the GX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and GX7 is 96 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and GX7.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.