Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FX580 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the GX850 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX580 matches up against the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FX580 versus the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and GX850.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX580 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX850 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.