Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony RX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was brought out 7 years after the RX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G100 scores against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 and the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and RX1 is 81 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and RX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.