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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 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
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The FZ1000 II was announced 5 years later than the QX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony QX100

 FZ1000 II QX100 
LaunchedFebruary 2019September 2013More recent by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1240k0kClearer display (+1240k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 QX100 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony QX100

 FZ1000 II QX100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got exterior measurements 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II and the QX100.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and QX100 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and QX100.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ1000 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
72
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography highlights
Sony QX100 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
69
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography details
Sony QX100 Travel photography details
67
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging information
Sony QX100 Vlogging information
67
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
38
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Introduced 2019-02-18 2013-09-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches -
Display resolution 1,240k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
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. None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $898 $268