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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX10, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 4 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX10

 FZ1000 II RX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019March 2014More recent by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 RX10 FZ1000 II 
Screen resolution1290k1240kSharper screen (+50k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX10

 FZ1000 II RX10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the RX10.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and RX10 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and RX10.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
70
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography information
Sony RX10 Sports photography information
69
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
environment proof
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography details
Sony RX10 Travel photography details
67
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery pack (420 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 Vlogging advice
67
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-18 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 1,290 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m
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, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 808 grams (1.78 lb) 813 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $898 $698