Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was launched 5 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH5 matches up versus the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH5 vs the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 IV will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.