Panasonic G1 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G1 and Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G1 was released 8 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G1 grades against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 has got external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 versus the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and RX100 V is 82 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.