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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Successor is Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX10 III, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The FZ1000 II was released 2 years after the RX10 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX10 III

 FZ1000 II RX10 III 
RevealedFebruary 2019March 2016Newer by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1229kClearer screen (+11k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 RX10 III FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX10 III

 FZ1000 II RX10 III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II against the RX10 III.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and RX10 III is 55 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer FZ1000 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography info
Sony RX10 III Street photography info
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Sports photography highlights
70
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
68
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography information
66
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
68
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX10 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-18 2016-03-29
Body design 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 1051 grams (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life 350 shots 420 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $898 $1,398