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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX10
  • Successor is Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ100 scores against the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony RX10 II

 FZ100 RX10 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Panasonic FZ100

 RX10 II FZ100 
IntroducedJune 2015July 2010More modern by 59 months
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony RX10 II

 FZ100 RX10 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 compared to the RX10 II.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and RX10 II is 67 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and RX10 II.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 II
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 II Sports photography information
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 II Travel photography features
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 II Vlogging information
64
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Sony RX10 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 813g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $998