Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was unveiled 6 years before the GX850 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH6 scores against the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH6 and the GX850.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and GX850 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and GX850.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH6 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX850 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.