• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Panasonic FZ1000 II

  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 131 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    301g vs 808g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    23.8 fps vs 12.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    23.8 fps vs 12.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    109 vs 20 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic FZ1000 II advantages over Sony RX100 VI

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    400 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 440 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More dots on screen
    1240k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.74x vs 0.59x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $1062
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic ZS100
  • $1062
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic ZS100
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1062
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $931
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $931
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic ZS200
  • $1062
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $648
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS200

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic ZS200
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $648
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS200

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX100 VII
  • $1062
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $1298
  • 1 inch
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sony RX100 VII
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1298
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony RX100 VII

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