Panasonic G5 vs Sony RX10

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G5 and Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The G5 was brought out 20 months prior to the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G5 matches up against the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G5 and Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G5 against the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and RX10 is 74 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and RX10.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.