Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G6

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the G6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FS25 matches up versus the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 against the G6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and G6.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS25 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.