Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GX85

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FH1 was introduced 7 years before the GX85 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 scores versus the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH1 versus the GX85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and GX85.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX85 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind in sensor technology.