Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GX850

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic GX850, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FP1 was unveiled 8 years before the GX850 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP1 scores vs the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP1 and the GX850.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and GX850.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.