Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ300 was released 8 months before the GX85 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ300 scores against the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 features outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 compared to the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and GX85 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and GX85.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GX85 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.