Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic GX85

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FH6 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH6 matches up vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 and the GX85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and GX85 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and GX85.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH6 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX85 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.