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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was released 9 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony WX1

 FZ1000 II WX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2009More modern by 117 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 WX1 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX1

 FZ1000 II WX1 

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the WX1.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and WX1 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and WX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
72
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Sony WX1
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
69
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
67
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
65
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
67
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-02-18 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes 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, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $898 $149