Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GX8

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GX8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH6 scores vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with 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 GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 and the GX8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and GX8 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and GX8.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.