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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX10, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was released 8 years after the WX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ1000 II scores against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony WX10

 FZ1000 II WX10 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2011Newer by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 WX10 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX10

 FZ1000 II WX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outside dimensions 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the WX10.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and WX10 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and WX10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
72
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
69
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
67
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
65
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Vlogging with Sony WX10
67
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-BG1
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 1 1
Launch price $898 $200