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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GF6, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was revealed 4 years prior to the GF6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP8 grades vs the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic GF6

 FP8 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FP8

 GF6 FP8 
RevealedApril 2013July 2009Newer by 45 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GF6

 FP8 GF6 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 and the GF6.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and GF6.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
Panasonic GF6 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (151 grams)
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (151g)
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-27 2013-04-08
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 323g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $326