Sony Alpha 7S II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 7S IILumix DMC-FZ60
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7S
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S III
      MSRP$3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel17.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28324608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 7764608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304 , 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920x1920 , 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points16923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT Screen LCD Display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot202k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) 3 frames
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      DxO Low Light ISO2993
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.3
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")120 x 81 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.19 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.4 x 4.2"
      Package Weight2.895 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life370 shots450 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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