Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GX85, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The FH10 was released 4 years earlier than the GX85 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH10 compared to the GX85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and GX85 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and GX85.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The FH10 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.