Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony RX10 IV
FZ1000 | RX10 IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic FZ1000
RX10 IV | FZ1000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2017 | June 2014 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 921k | Sharper screen (+519k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX10 IV
FZ1000 | RX10 IV | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and RX10 IV is 55 and 52 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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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 |