Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released July 2010
- Superseded the Sony A380
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and A390 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and A390 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ1000 II was revealed 8 years after the A390 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony A390
FZ1000 II | A390 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | July 2010 | More modern by 105 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
A390 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A390
FZ1000 II | A390 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the A390.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and A390 is 55 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and A390.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A390 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2019-02-18 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 230 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $898 | $500 |