Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was brought out 9 years before the GX850 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 matches up against the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS25 and the GX850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX850 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.