Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GX1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX75 was introduced 20 months before the GX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX75 grades versus the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX75 versus the GX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and GX1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX75 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX1 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.