Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G85

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic G85, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very well matched but the FP2 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was introduced 7 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP2 matches up against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the G85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and G85.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G85 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.