Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G85

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic G85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was revealed 14 months prior to the G85 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 scores vs the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ300 and the G85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and G85 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and G85.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G85 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.