Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic S3

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic S3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was introduced 5 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX85 scores against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX85 versus the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and S3 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and S3.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX85 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GX85 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.