Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha NEX-6

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha NEX-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-6 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberNEX-6FZ1000
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120137
Width (mm)43131
Height (mm)6799
Weight (g)469833
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony A6000Panasonic FZ1000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor APS HD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.120.1
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)4.782.41
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 score7864
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.722.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.111.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,018517
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 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
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.79.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: 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 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)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible SpotContrast 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: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 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)2,359,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.091.88
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)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100-25600Auto, 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 filter
  • color temp. (2500-9900k)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • 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+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night SceneScene: 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
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • 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 descriptionGN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependentAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/4000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti-Interface (Mi) ShoeHot Shoe
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 (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rmt-dslr2 ir wireless
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-interface (mi) shoe
  • 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)0.610.34
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.660.34
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1317
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.640.45
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.79.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1273
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.89
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1011
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.89
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)912
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.380.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.03
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s-
Startup time (s)21.2
Play -> record time (s)1.11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.55.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270300
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium 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
  • image data converter ver. 4
  • playmemories home
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe20.1-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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