Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ5 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the SZ5 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ5 was manufactured 3 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ5 grades against the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ5 versus the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SZ5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.