Panasonic FX48 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FX48 was brought out 8 years before the RX100 V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX48 scores against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX48 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.