Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A6400

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A6400 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A6400 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A6400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA6400FZ1000
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-6400
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Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20192014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120137
Width (mm)60131
Height (mm)6799
Weight (g)519833
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A6300-
Successor-Panasonic FZ1000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.220.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.6116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.513.2
Sensor height (mm)15.68.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.922.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
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
  • 12416 x 1586(19.7 mp other)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 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 (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)119.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo CreatorAVCHD 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 SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfacesLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0025.00 - 400.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.001.00 - 146.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.1316
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2530
Filter thread (mm)4062
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF)Contrast 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 type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 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)0.70.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.071.88
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)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00012,800
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto, 100-32000; expandable to 102400Auto, 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 wb
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater; awb micro adjustment
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, HighlightIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDRScene: 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
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionLens dependentAuto 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 ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit compressed 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
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi interface shoe
  • multi micro usb
  • 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)0.410.34
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)0.420.45
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)119.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8773
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.19
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)4211
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.19
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)4212
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.120.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.170.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.03
Startup time (s)1.81.2
Play -> record time (s)11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.35.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)410360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360300
Battery life, video (minutes)125-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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
  • "viewer" and "edit" apps
  • free downloads of "remote"
  • 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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