Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.