Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 8 months later than the RX100 VA and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys outer 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) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II and the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and RX100 VA is 55 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.