Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The FZ100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GF6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ100 matches up against the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 has got external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 compared to the GF6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and GF6 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and GF6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.