Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic GF6
FP8 | GF6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FP8
GF6 | FP8 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GF6
FP8 | GF6 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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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 |