Panasonic GM5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GM5 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was released 8 months prior to the RX100 IV and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GM5 matches up vs the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GM5 compared to the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GM5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.