Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX100 III

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and RX100 III is 55 and 89 respectively.

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.