Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX580 was released 5 years before the G6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX580 grades versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 compared to the G6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and G6.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G6 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.