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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched June 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Older Model is Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony RX10 IV, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The FZ1000 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 matches up against the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony RX10 IV

 FZ1000 RX10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic FZ1000

 RX10 IV FZ1000 
RevealedSeptember 2017June 2014Fresher by 39 months
Screen resolution1440k921kSharper screen (+519k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX10 IV

 FZ1000 RX10 IV 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 features exterior dimensions 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 RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the RX10 IV.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and RX10 IV is 55 and 52 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FZ1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography features
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
heavier than competitors in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
67
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (1,095g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging info
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging info
66
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
29
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX10 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-06-12 2017-09-12
Body design 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831g (1.83 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $800 $1,698