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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
Panasonic GX85
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic GX85

 FH27 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic FH27

 GX85 FH27 
IntroducedApril 2016January 2011Fresher by 63 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic GX85

 FH27 GX85 
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
bad battery life (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
68
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
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