Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GX85

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the GX85 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH5 matches up vs the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 against the GX85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and GX85 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The FH5 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.