Panasonic F5 vs Sony RX1R

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic F5 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The F5 was released 5 months earlier than the RX1R and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F5 grades versus the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the F5 and the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and RX1R.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.