Panasonic F5 vs Sony RX10 III

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor size.

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The F5 was introduced 4 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F5 scores versus the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 and the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and RX10 III is 96 and 53 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and RX10 III.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F5 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be behind in sensor tech.