Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced April 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic GX85, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

The FH27 was brought out 6 years before the GX85 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH27 scores against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic GX85
FH27 | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic FH27
GX85 | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | April 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 63 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic GX85
FH27 | GX85 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH27 versus Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH27 against the GX85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and GX85.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FH27 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2016-04-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $229 | $800 |