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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony QX100, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1").

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The FZ1000 was released 10 months later than the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ1000 grades against the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony QX100

 FZ1000 QX100 
RevealedJune 2014September 2013Fresher by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 QX100 FZ1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony QX100

 FZ1000 QX100 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the QX100.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and QX100 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and QX100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent FZ1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX100 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Street photography with Sony QX100
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
includes touch focus
no moving screen
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography details
Sony QX100 Sports photography details
67
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
Vlogging with Sony QX100
66
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
38
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Introduced 2014-06-12 2013-09-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831g (1.83 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $800 $268