Panasonic GF3 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF3 matches up against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 features physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GF3 against the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GF3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.