Panasonic F5 vs Sony RX10 IV

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor size.

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The F5 was introduced 5 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F5 scores versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the F5 and the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged F5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.