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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400 Comparison

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Panasonic FZ1000 II

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic FZ1000 II, which was introduced in February 2019 is a Large Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor whereas Sony A6400, which was introduced in January 2019 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. There is only 1 months difference between FZ1000 II and A6400 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison. Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Panasonic FZ1000 II is ranked #3 out of 10 Large Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 72 whereas Sony A6400 is ranked #10 out of 55 Advanced Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 75.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-18
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 808g. 136 x 97 x 132 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Sony A6400 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-01-15
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 403g. 120 x 67 x 50 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Sony Alpha a6400
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder Magnification
0.74x vs 0.7x Larger Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution
1.240k dots vs 922k dots 34% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 11.0fps 1 fps faster
Flash Coverage
13.5m vs 6.0m 7.5m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 2359k dot 0% higher resolution
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot


Reasons to choose Sony Alpha a6400 over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
32.000 vs 12.800 150% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
425 vs 49 376 more focus points
Battery Life
410 shots vs 350 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Weight
403 g vs 808 g 405 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area
15.28µm2 vs 5.82µm2 162% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha a6400
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha a6400
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ1000 II has external dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) (including batteries). Sony A6400 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 50 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.36″) and weighs 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400. Sony A6400 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 82mm thinner than Panasonic FZ1000 II. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Panasonic FZ1000 II has a built-in lens but Sony A6400 doesn't. Once you put a lens on A6400, its thickness will increase significantly.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A6400 is significantly lighter (405g ) than the Panasonic FZ1000 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on A6400, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of A6400, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to FZ1000 II.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Sony A6400 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 II sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Sony A6400 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the FZ1000 II and A6400 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 Cameras


As seen above, Sony A6400 has a 3.2x Larger sensor area than Panasonic FZ1000 II. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A6400 for Portrait Photography

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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony A6400 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony A6400 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
400 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony A6400 for Daily Photography

GOOD
16.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
808g
Body Thickness 132mm
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
403g
Body Thickness 50mm
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A6400 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 scores compare:

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #129 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Sony A6400
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #87 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony A6400 scores higher than the Panasonic FZ1000 II thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 II has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Panasonic FZ1000 II is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Sony A6400.

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Sony A6400 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Alpha a6400
Brand Panasonic Sony
Announced 2019-02-18 2019-01-15
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1-inch APS-C
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 116.16mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 32,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens Focal Range 25-400 mm (16x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-4.0 no lens
Macro Focus Range 3cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3" 3
Resolution 1,240k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 808g 403g
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm 120 x 67 x 50mm
Battery Life 350 shots 410 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 83
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 1431
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