Panasonic G5 vs Sony RX100 V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G5 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G5 grades vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G5 vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G5 against the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and RX100 V is 74 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.