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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Updated by Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 6 years after the RX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX100

 FZ1000 II RX100 
IntroducedFebruary 2019August 2012More modern by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1229kSharper screen (+11k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 RX100 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100

 FZ1000 II RX100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the RX100.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and RX100 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and RX100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent FZ1000 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
64
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography information
Sony RX100 Street photography information
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography details
Sony RX100 Sports photography details
70
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography features
Sony RX100 Travel photography features
68
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
66
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Vlogging with Sony RX100
68
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
38
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-18 2012-08-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with 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, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $898 $448