Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was released 4 years before the GF6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP2 matches up vs the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 versus the GF6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and GF6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.