Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G85

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G85, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was launched 7 years before the G85 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP3 matches up against the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP3 vs the G85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and G85.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G85 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.