Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX10 II, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 3 years after the RX10 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got exterior 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) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and RX10 II is 55 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and RX10 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ1000 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.