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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 5 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony NEX-5T

 FZ1000 II NEX-5T 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2013More recent by 67 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k922kClearer screen (+318k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 NEX-5T FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony NEX-5T

 FZ1000 II NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the NEX-5T.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and NEX-5T is 55 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and NEX-5T.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
69
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
67
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
67
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-18 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes 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, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $898 $400