Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000/Panasonic-FZ1000-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III 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
- Announced June 2014
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 II
- New Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony RX100 III, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").
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The FZ1000 was unveiled within a month of the RX100 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ1000 grades vs the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony RX100 III
FZ1000 | RX100 III | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic FZ1000
RX100 III | FZ1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX100 III
FZ1000 | RX100 III | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | ![]() | May 2014 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 and the RX100 III.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and RX100 III is 55 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and RX100 III.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should take the production date of the products into consideration.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-06-12 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
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) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 831g (1.83 lb) | 290g (0.64 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 517 | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $800 | $748 |