Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ18

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was announced 11 months after the RZ18 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the G5 grades versus the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 has got external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G5 versus the RZ18.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and RZ18 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and RZ18.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The G5 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The younger G5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.