Panasonic G5 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G5 versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was announced 6 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the G5 scores vs the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 features outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and RX10 IV is 74 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.