Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberFZ1000A7R III
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-7rm3
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137127
Width (mm)13174
Height (mm)9996
Weight (g)833657
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony A7R II
SuccessorPanasonic FZ1000Sony A7R IV
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.142.4
Sensor format1 inch35mm
Sensor area (mm²)116.16861.6
Sensor width (mm)13.235.9
Sensor height (mm)8.824
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.414.51
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.71
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score64100
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.126
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.714.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)5173,523
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)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.59.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / 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)-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 400.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00 - 146.00-
Zoom ratio (x)16-
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Filter thread (mm)62-
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 4D AF with 399 focal plane phase-detect points and 425 contrast-detect AF points
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: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3,686K-dot Quad VGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2963,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.880.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
1↑Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6001,440,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80032,000
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 (ISO 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400
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 Scenery3 Custom Settings; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
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, Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Other memory-Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-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
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super 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
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.340.3
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)0.450.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.59.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7382
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)99.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1130
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)99.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1230
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.25
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Silent Shooting Mode: Full AF lag = 0.368s, Manual focus = 0.258s, Prefocus = 0.123s
Startup time (s)1.21.7
Play -> record time (s)11.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360650
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)300530
Battery life, video (minutes)-100
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 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
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
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 shooting-



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