Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GF6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FP1 was revealed 4 years before the GF6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP1 matches up vs the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP1 and the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and GF6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF6 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind in sensor tech.