Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The FP1 was manufactured 7 years before the G85 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP1 grades against the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the G85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and G85.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G85 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.