Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Released in 2014, Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 831 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
VS
Sensor area
116 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ1000116 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ1000MetricCyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
20.1 MPEffective pixels20.2 MP
13.2 × 8.8Sensor13.2 × 8.8
2.4 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
5.78 µm²Pixel area5.75 µm²
17.3 MP/cm²Pixel density17.39 MP/cm²
2.73Crop factor2.73
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
831 gWeight813 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Li-ion battery pack Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable battery NP-FW50
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Released in 2015, Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 813 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.