Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX85

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was brought out 6 years earlier than the GX85 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP7 grades vs the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 compared to the GX85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FP7 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.