DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Osmo 360 II is 7.5 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix FZ1000 II has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has lower Weight (183 g vs 810 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 100mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 71mm thinner than Lumix FZ1000 II.
Osmo 360 II is 627 g lighter than Lumix FZ1000 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
183 g vs 810 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ1000 II
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Animal
Eye AF
Only Lumix FZ1000 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix FZ1000 II supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Lumix FZ1000 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
Lumix FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo 360 II or Lumix FZ1000 II?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ1000 II?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ1000 II?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the Lumix FZ1000 II?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ1000 II?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 627 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ1000 II record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ1000 II weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. Lumix FZ1000 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 440 shots for the Lumix FZ1000 II, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and Lumix FZ1000 II at $899. The Osmo 360 II is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Panasonic press materials.