Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX1R

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony RX1R, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty close but the FZ1000 II (1") and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 5 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ1000 II scores against the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers outer measurements 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and RX1R is 55 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and RX1R.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.