Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha SLT-A65

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha SLT-A65 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ×
Sony Alpha SLT-A65 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Sony Alpha SLT-A65
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberFZ1000A65
Camera formatEVFSLR
Release year (year)20142011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137132
Width (mm)13181
Height (mm)9998
Weight (g)833846
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic FZ1000-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.124.3
Sensor format1 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)116.16369.72
Sensor width (mm)13.223.7
Sensor height (mm)8.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.413.95
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 score6474
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.123.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.712.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)517717
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.510
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
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements)Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 400.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00 - 146.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)163.06
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3025
Filter thread (mm)6255
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / PinpointPhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
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 type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 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)-13
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80016,000
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 (100-1600), 100-16000. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 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 wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • 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
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 Evaluative, 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 SceneryPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR
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
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-10
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele)Lens 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 ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
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++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • combined av out/usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • dc input
  • external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.340.47
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.340.41
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)175
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)9.510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)73-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.220.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus, Wide Area AF = 0.130s
Startup time (s)1.22.8
Play -> record time (s)11.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.82
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)300510
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
1↑Included software
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
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 shootingSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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