Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GX85

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the GX85 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP1 grades vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has measurements 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 FP1 vs Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and GX85.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX85 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.