Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was manufactured 15 months prior to the GF6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH8 grades against the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH8 and the GF6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and GF6 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and GF6.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FH8 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The older FH8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.