Panasonic G95 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G95 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the G95 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was brought out 3 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G95 grades against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G95 and the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and RX100 IV is 67 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G95 will offer you extra detail having its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern G95 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.