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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • New Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 4 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX100 III

 FZ1000 II RX100 III 
IntroducedFebruary 2019May 2014Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1229kSharper screen (+11k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 RX100 III FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 III

 FZ1000 II RX100 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got physical 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 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the RX100 III.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and RX100 III is 55 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and RX100 III.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Sports photography highlights
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography info
Sony RX100 III Travel photography info
67
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
85
lighter than competition in class (290g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging info
Sony RX100 III Vlogging info
67
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
80
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (290g)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-18 2014-05-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
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 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 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
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. -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 290 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life 350 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $898 $748