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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VI
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 V, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 2 years later than the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony RX100 V

 FZ1000 II RX100 V 
IntroducedFebruary 2019October 2016More recent by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1229kClearer display (+11k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 RX100 V FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 V

 FZ1000 II RX100 V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides physical dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the RX100 V.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and RX100 V is 55 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and RX100 V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger FZ1000 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
66
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography details
Sony RX100 V Sports photography details
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
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connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
67
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX100 V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-18 2016-10-06
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 surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 12.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at 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. -
Hot shoe
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
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
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 rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 350 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $898 $998