Panasonic GF2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF2 grades against the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 vs the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and RX100 IV is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind in sensor tech.