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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II [S]ave

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Sony Alpha ILCA-A77 II ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCA-A77 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA77 IIFZ1000 II
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilca-77m2
  • fz1000 mark ii
  • fz1000m2
Camera formatSLREVF
Release year (year)20142019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)143136
Width (mm)81132
Height (mm)10497
Weight (g)1,351808
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A77Panasonic FZ1000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.320.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.6116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.513.2
Sensor height (mm)15.68.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.922.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.512
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCAVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)-
LensSony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0025.00 - 400.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.001.00 - 146.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.1316
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Filter thread (mm)-62
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 79 points, 15 cross-type, f/2.8 center sensorContrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopterEVF type; 2359K-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.98x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.091.98
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,229,7601,240,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)13-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto; 100-25600; 50/64/80 extended; Auto/100-51200 in Mutli-frame NRAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • color temp. 2500 to 9900k
  • custom 1/2/3
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night PortraitScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionGN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependentAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/4000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoe, Sync terminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
  • wired or via wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • dc input
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • wired remote terminal
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.36-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.512
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)26-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1212
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2820
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)24-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)0.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)480440
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)410290
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 79-point phase detection AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, BIONZ X processor, 12fps burst mode with continuous AF-



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