Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX850

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was announced 7 years before the GX850 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ100 grades vs the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 against the GX850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and GX850 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind in sensor technology.