Panasonic GX8 vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GX8 and Sony RX100 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and RX100 III (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was launched 15 months after the RX100 III which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX8 scores against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GX8 vs the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and RX100 III is 74 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and RX100 III.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GX8 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The younger GX8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.