Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic G85

Lets look closer at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very well matched but the F5 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The F5 was launched 4 years earlier than the G85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F5 grades against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F5 vs the G85.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and G85 is 96 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and G85.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G85 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older F5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.