Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 II

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 II [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 II ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 II
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberFZ1000A9 II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-9m2
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137129
Width (mm)13178
Height (mm)9996
Weight (g)833678
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony A9
SuccessorPanasonic FZ1000-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.124.2
Sensor format1 inch35mm
Sensor area (mm²)116.16847.28
Sensor width (mm)13.235.6
Sensor height (mm)8.823.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.415.93
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 score64-
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
  • 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)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 2624(6.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3 compressed or uncompressed)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.520
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 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 AF: Wide (693 points (phase-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: 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++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6001,440,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-15
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80051,200
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 - 51200, expandable to ISO 50 - 204800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto (with priority)
  • 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 - 601/32000 - 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, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
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 SceneryPicture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y)
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 with Digital Audio Interface, Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Other memory-Dual SD UHS-II
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3 compressed or uncompressed)
  • 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
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
  • ethernet or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional via ir
  • usb
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • combined av out/usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • 1000base-t ethernet
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi micro-b usb 2.0
  • sync terminal
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 gen 1)
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)9.520
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)73361
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)920
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)11239
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)920
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12226
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)360690
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)300500
Battery life, video (minutes)-110
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
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
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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