Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung GX-1L

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FH6 was manufactured 5 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH6 grades versus the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. 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) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 vs the GX-1L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and GX-1L.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH6 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer FH6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.