Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX85

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was launched 6 years before the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP5 scores vs the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP5 and the GX85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and GX85.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX85 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.