Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G6

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic G6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the G6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP5 scores against the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 vs the G6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and G6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G6 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.