Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 III

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.