Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GF6 versus Sigma fp, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was launched 7 years before the fp and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF6 grades versus the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GF6 versus the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and fp is 87 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.