Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D5500 and Panasonic GX850, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The D5500 was revealed 24 months earlier than the GX850 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D5500 scores against the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5500 and Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D5500 versus the GX850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D5500 and GX850 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5500 and GX850.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5500 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D5500 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D5500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.