Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony NEX-5T
FZ1000 II | NEX-5T | |||
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Released | February 2019 | August 2013 | More recent by 67 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 922k | Clearer screen (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
NEX-5T | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony NEX-5T
FZ1000 II | NEX-5T | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |