Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF6

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was manufactured 3 years before the GF6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FX700 scores against the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 against the GF6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and GF6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.