Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX85

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX78 was introduced 6 years before the GX85 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX78 scores against the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FX78 and the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and GX85.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.