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

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

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA7 IIIFZ1000
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7m3
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20182014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127137
Width (mm)74131
Height (mm)9699
Weight (g)945833
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7 II-
Successor-Panasonic FZ1000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.220.1
Sensor format35mm1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)847.28116.16
Sensor width (mm)35.613.2
Sensor height (mm)23.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.932.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score9664
Dxo color depth score (bit)2522.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.711.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,730517
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.99.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoAVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 70.0025.00 - 400.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 70.001.00 - 146.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.516
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Filter thread (mm)5562
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image areaContrast 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: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF type; 0.39-inch 2359K-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.88x / 0.7x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.781.88
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)51,20012,800
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800Auto, 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 temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • 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 Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., HighlightIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure DifferenceScene: 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
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • 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 range description-Auto 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 shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memorySlot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • combined av out/usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.34
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.34
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-17
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.45
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.99.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)16373
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.79
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3311
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.79
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3012
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.03
Startup time (s)1.71.2
Play -> record time (s)0.91
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)710360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)610300
Battery life, video (minutes)115-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 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-
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-20.1-megapixel 1"-type CMOS sensor, f/2.8-4 16x wide-angle zoom with 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S, 4K video shooting



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