Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic GF6
FH7 | GF6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FH7
GF6 | FH7 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic GF6
FH7 | GF6 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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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 |