Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G85

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic G85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was launched 8 years before the G85 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS25 grades versus the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic G85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 compared to the G85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and G85.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS25 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.