Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was revealed 3 years later than the RX100 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GH5 scores versus the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GH5 against the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and RX100 II is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and RX100 II.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GH5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent GH5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.