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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The FH7 was unveiled 19 months before the GF6 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH7 grades vs the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic GF6

 FH7 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FH7

 GF6 FH7 
ReleasedApril 2013September 2011Newer by 19 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic GF6

 FH7 GF6 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH7 compared to the GF6.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and GF6 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and GF6.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FH7 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-09-07 2013-04-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 323 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $326