Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GX850, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very similar but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX75 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX75 matches up versus the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FX75 against the GX850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and GX850 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and GX850.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX75 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.