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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The FZ1000 II was released 3 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX100 IV

 FZ1000 II RX100 IV 
IntroducedFebruary 2019June 2015Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1229kClearer screen (+11k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 RX100 IV FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 IV

 FZ1000 II RX100 IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should 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") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the RX100 IV.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ1000 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography information
Sony RX100 IV Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography highlights
69
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (16.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography info
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography info
67
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
86
lighter than competitors (298 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography information
65
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging details
67
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (298 grams)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-18 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 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 files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 16.0 frames per second
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) -
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life 350 shots 280 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording 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 cost $898 $898