Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 V

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G100 was announced 3 years later than the RX100 V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G100 scores vs the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 offers 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 RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 versus Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 against the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and RX100 V is 81 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The G100 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The newer G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.