Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GX85

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was launched 6 years before the GX85 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX700 scores versus the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FX700 against the GX85.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and GX85.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.