Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

The FZ1000 II was introduced 5 years after the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony TF1
FZ1000 II | TF1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 69 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+780k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
TF1 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony TF1
FZ1000 II | TF1 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the TF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and TF1 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and TF1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2019-02-18 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | 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. | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 grams (1.78 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $898 | $266 |