Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic GX85

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GX85 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and GX85.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ200 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.