Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX10 II

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic G100 and Sony RX10 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was launched 5 years after the RX10 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the G100 grades vs the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G100 and Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G100 compared to the RX10 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and RX10 II is 81 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The G100 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher G100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.