Panasonic GF5 vs Sony RX100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF5 and Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the RX100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the GF5 grades versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF5 and Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GF5 and the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and RX100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 will give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.