Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G6

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The FX75 was revealed 3 years earlier than the G6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX75 grades against the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX75 versus the G6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and G6 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and G6.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX75 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G6 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.