Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic GX85, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was released 7 years before the GX85 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH20 grades against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 and the GX85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and GX85 is 93 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and GX85.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH20 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX85 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.