Panasonic G5 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G5 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and RX100 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was announced 22 months earlier than the RX100 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G5 matches up against the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 offers outside 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 RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G5 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G5 versus the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and RX100 III is 74 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and RX100 III.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.