Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 III

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony RX10 III, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ1000 was released 21 months prior to the RX10 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ1000 matches up against the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 versus the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and RX10 III is 55 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and RX10 III.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older FZ1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.