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
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
Sony Alpha NEX-6 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Alpha NEX-6
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberFZ1000NEX-6
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137120
Width (mm)13143
Height (mm)9967
Weight (g)833469
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic FZ1000Sony A6000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor APS HD
Effective megapixels (MP)20.116.1
Sensor format1 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)116.16366.6
Sensor width (mm)13.223.5
Sensor height (mm)8.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.414.78
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.71.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score6478
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.123.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.713.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)5171,018
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.59.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: 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)Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 400.0024.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00 - 146.0016.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)163.13
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3025
Filter thread (mm)6240
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / PinpointHybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot
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: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.881.09
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)12,80025,600
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 (100-3200), 100-25600
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 filter
  • color temp. (2500-9900k)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot1200-zone 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 ScenerySweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene
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
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear-sync.
  • red-eye reduction on/off
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-6
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele)GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeMulti-Interface (Mi) Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
1↑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 wired
  • wi-fi
  • optional rmt-dslr2 ir wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • combined av out/usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-interface (mi) shoe
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.340.61
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.340.66
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1713
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.450.64
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.59.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7312
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)99.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1110
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)99.8
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)129
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.26
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.220.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s
Startup time (s)1.22
Play -> record time (s)11.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.82.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)300270
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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
  • image data converter ver. 4
  • playmemories home
Os compatibility-
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
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 shootingNew "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe



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