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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and W610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 7 years after the W610 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony W610

 FZ1000 II W610 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2012Newer by 87 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 W610 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony W610

 FZ1000 II W610 

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the W610.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and W610 is 55 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and W610.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sports photography with Sony W610
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
67
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
67
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-18 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $898 $200