Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX10
FZ1000 II | RX10 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | March 2014 | More recent by 60 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
RX10 | FZ1000 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1290k | 1240k | Sharper screen (+50k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX10
FZ1000 II | RX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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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 |