Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ1000 II was announced 5 months earlier than the RX100 VII so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got external 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the RX100 VII.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and RX100 VII is 55 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.