Panasonic F5 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic F5 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was brought out 3 years before the RX1R II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the F5 scores versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the F5 compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and RX1R II.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged F5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.