Panasonic GF3 vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GF3 was unveiled 4 years before the RX100 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF3 grades vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 features outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 compared to the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF3 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be behind in sensor innovation.