Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was brought out 3 years earlier than the G5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX75 matches up against the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 and the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and G5 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and G5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.