Panasonic G10 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G10 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor size.

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The G10 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G10 scores vs the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G10 against the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and RX100 IV is 72 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.