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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic G85

 FP1 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FP1

 G85 FP1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2010Newer by 81 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic G85

 FP1 G85 

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Panasonic G85 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $153 $900