Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF6

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The FS42 was launched 5 years earlier than the GF6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS42 matches up against the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FS42 versus the GF6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and GF6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS42 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.