Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic GX85

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was launched 5 years before the GX85 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH8 scores versus the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH8 against the GX85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and GX85 is 96 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and GX85.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FH8 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.