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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(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
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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 III
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony RX10 II

 FZ1000 RX10 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Panasonic FZ1000

 RX10 II FZ1000 
AnnouncedJune 2015June 2014Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX10 II

 FZ1000 RX10 II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography highlights
70
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Street photography with Sony RX10 II
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 II Sports photography information
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
Sony RX10 II Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 II
64
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging details
Sony RX10 II Vlogging details
66
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX10 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
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