Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ1000 II was introduced 6 years after the RX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ1000 II grades against the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX1
FZ1000 II | RX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | February 2013 | More modern by 73 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Crisper display (+11k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
RX1 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX1
FZ1000 II | RX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II and the RX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and RX1 is 55 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and RX1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-02-18 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
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, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $898 | $2,798 |