Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Alpha ILCE-A7
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberFZ1000A7
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-7
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137127
Width (mm)13148
Height (mm)9994
Weight (g)833769
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic FZ1000Sony A7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.124.3
Sensor format1 inch35mm
Sensor area (mm²)116.16855.62
Sensor width (mm)13.235.8
Sensor height (mm)8.823.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.415.97
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.71
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score6490
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.124.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.714.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)5172,248
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.55
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony E
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements)Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 400.0028.00 - 70.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00 - 146.0028.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)162.5
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Filter thread (mm)6255
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / PinpointFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.39-inch 2359K-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.88x / 0.7x (35mm equiv.), Eye SensorEVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.71
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.880.71
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-18
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80025,600
Minimum iso (native)125100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV stepAuto (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele)-
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • combined av out/usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.340.67
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.340.79
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)17-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.450.79
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7350
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)95
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1128
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)95
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1224
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.23
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF shutter lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.230s
Startup time (s)1.22.1
Play -> record time (s)10.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)300270
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
Os compatibility-
  • windows vista/7/8; mac os x 10.6 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes and features20.1-megapixel 1"-type CMOS sensor, f/2.8-4 16x wide-angle zoom with 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S, 4K video shootingWorld's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens full-frame camera (along with Sony A7R); Fast Hybrid AF



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