Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly close but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX75 was unveiled 6 years before the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX75 scores against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX75 versus the GX85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and GX85.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX75 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FX75 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.