Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH4

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX90 was released 3 years earlier than the GH4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX90 matches up vs the GH4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FX90 and the GH4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and GH4 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and GH4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX90 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH4 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be behind in sensor tech.