Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX85

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 7 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the GX85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and GX85.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX85 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.