Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G85 versus Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was brought out 3 years before the fp and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G85 scores vs the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 provides external dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G85 and the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and fp is 69 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and fp.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G85 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will show greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G85 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.