Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Released June 2014
- New Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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- 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
- Announced June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX10
- Replacement is Sony RX10 III
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ1000 was manufactured 12 months prior to the RX10 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ1000 matches up vs the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony RX10 II
FZ1000 | RX10 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Panasonic FZ1000
RX10 II | FZ1000 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | June 2014 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX10 II
FZ1000 | RX10 II | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 has physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 against the RX10 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and RX10 II is 55 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and RX10 II.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-06-12 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 pounds) | 813 gr (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $800 | $998 |