Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ1000Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      MSRP$899/£749$999
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484736 x 3552
      Other Resolutions4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points4949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length9.12 - 146 mm10.9 - 35 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 400 mm24 - 75 mm
      Optical Zoom16x3.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.0f/1.7 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,760k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec1800 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash Range13.50 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      DxO Low Light ISO517
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo InputNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Dimensions137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16")115 x 66 x 64 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz)392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.45 x 6.1 x 4.65"
      Package Weight1.71 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Battery PackDMW-BLC12PPDMW-BLE9
      Battery Life360 shots340 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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