Panasonic G5 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G5 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") possess different sensor size.

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The G5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G5 matches up vs the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G5 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 versus the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and RX10 III is 74 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older G5 will be behind in sensor technology.