Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic GX85

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH2 was launched 6 years prior to the GX85 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH2 scores against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 against the GX85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and GX85 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.