Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G6

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH8 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The FH8 was released 15 months prior to the G6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH8 scores vs the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH8 compared to the G6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and G6 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and G6.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The FH8 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.