Panasonic GM5 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was released 18 months earlier than the RX10 III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GM5 scores versus the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GM5 and the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and RX10 III.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GM5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older GM5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.