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 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix FZ1000 II has higher EVF refresh rate (60 Hz vs -1 Hz)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 20 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
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 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Lumix FZ1000 II is 4mm wider and 49mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 97 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 132 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
✓ 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
EVF refresh rate
60 Hz vs -1 Hz — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II
Sony Alpha 7R VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ1000 II or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 97 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. Alpha 7R VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $3,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.