Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Revealed June 2014
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A77
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ1000 (1") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe FZ1000 was brought out within a month of the A77 II and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ1000 scores versus the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony A77 II
FZ1000 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Panasonic FZ1000
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony A77 II
FZ1000 | A77 II | |||
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Launched | June 2014 | May 2014 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with outside measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 against the A77 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and A77 II is 55 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and A77 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 II will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-06-12 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 831g (1.83 lb) | 647g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 517 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 480 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $800 | $1,198 |