Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7CPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA7CFZ1000
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7c
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20202014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124137
Width (mm)60131
Height (mm)7199
Weight (g)509833
Waterproof--
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 score-64
Dxo color depth score (bit)-22.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-11.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-517
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1312 x 1312(1.7 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1312(2.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 2624(6.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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
  • compressed raw
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-9.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM 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 28-60mm f/4-5.6 SEL2860LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 60.0025.00 - 400.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 60.001.00 - 146.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.1416
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.250.12 - 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)
  • 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: 0.39-inch (1.00cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.59x 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)-0.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.88
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 modesCreative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leavesScene: 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)1/1601/4000
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
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
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb 3.2)
  • usb-c (superspeed usb 5gbps
  • 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)-0.34
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)-0.45
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-9.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-73
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-11
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-12
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.03
Startup time (s)-1.2
Play -> record time (s)-1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-300
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
1↑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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