Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX85 versus Panasonic SZ5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GX85 was announced 3 years after the SZ5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX85 matches up vs the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX85 compared to the SZ5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and SZ5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and SZ5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX85 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger GX85 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.