• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony RX10 III advantages over Panasonic FZ1000 II

  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.4 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 400 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.2 fps vs 12.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    29 vs 20 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic FZ1000 II advantages over Sony RX10 III

  • Less expensive
    $798 vs $1398
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    5 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    808g vs 1095g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster RAW shooting
    12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Versatile all-in-one replacement for a DSLR or mirrorless camera; Great handling and build; Excellent image quality; Spectacular zoom reach; Swift performance with generous buffer depths; Extremely capable video capture; Comprehensive remote control; Quick-and-easy image sharing

  • Extremely expensive for a fixed-lens camera; Fairly heavy for fixed-lens camera; Somewhat soft in the corners at wide-angle or tele; Noise reduction intrudes at higher sensitivities; No built-in ND filter; Not as fast when shooting raws; Slow buffer clearing

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX10 III
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • NFC

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Sony RX10 III
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • 1 inch

Compared to Sony RX10 II

Sony RX10 III
Sony RX10 II
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sony RX10 II
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10 III
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX10 III
Sony RX10 IV
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sony RX10 IV
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
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