Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX85

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ35 was unveiled 6 years before the GX85 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ35 matches up versus the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 and the GX85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and GX85 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and GX85.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX85 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.