Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Released Feb 2019
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix FZ1000 II is 49mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 67 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix FZ1000 II: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Lumix FZ1000 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ1000 II or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 67 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $5,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.