Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was brought out 6 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF2 grades versus the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GF2 compared to the GX850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and GX850 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GX850 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.