Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G85

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FX78 was released 6 years prior to the G85 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FX78 grades vs the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX78 compared to the G85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and G85.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX78 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G85 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.