Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic G85

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic G85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FX700 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was revealed 7 years earlier than the G85 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX700 scores vs the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 against the G85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and G85 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and G85.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX700 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G85 will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.