Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G85

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G85, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FH27 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was launched 6 years before the G85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH27 matches up against the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 vs the G85.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and G85 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and G85.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH27 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.