Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX85

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ150 was introduced 5 years prior to the GX85 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ150 grades versus the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 features outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ150 compared to the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and GX85 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.