Panasonic G10 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G10 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G10 grades versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 provides physical 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 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G10 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G10 vs the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and RX100 V is 72 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older G10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.