Panasonic G10 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic G10 vs Sony RX1R, 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 sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX1R and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G10 matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G10 against the RX1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and RX1R is 72 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and RX1R.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will give more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.