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Panasonic

Lumix FZ1000 II

1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.

$899

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

vs
Alpha 7R VI

Sony

Alpha 7R VI

66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.

$4,499

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

Alpha 7R VI is 7.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Lumix FZ1000 II

Wins

13categories

Alpha 7R VI

PortraitVideo & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix FZ1000 II wins 0 categories·Alpha 7R VI wins 5 categories
  • 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)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix FZ1000 IIAlpha 7R VI
Resolution20.1 MP66.8 MP
Sensor13.2 x 8.8 mmFull Frame
ISO max12,80032,000
Burst50 fps30 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNoYes
Weight810 g713 g
Battery440 shots600 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix FZ1000 II

136 × 97 × 132 mm

810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7R VI front view

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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7R VI back view

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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7R VI top view

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 lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseLumix FZ1000 IIAlpha 7R VI
Portrait
4.0Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
2.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

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

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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 stacked full-frame sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free electronic burst
  • 8K 30p and 4K 120p video
  • 5-axis sensor-shift 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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Full specifications

= category winner

Lumix FZ1000 II
Alpha 7R VI
Resolution
20.1 MP
66.8 MP3.3× more
Sensor type
1-inch High Sensitivity MOS
Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 x 8.8 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix FZ1000 II
Alpha 7R VI
Aperture
f/2.8-4.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
27-432 mm
Lumix FZ1000 II
Alpha 7R VI
Processor
Venus Engine
BIONZ XR with AI processing unit
Lumix FZ1000 II
Alpha 7R VI
ISO min (native)
125
100−25 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
32,000+1.3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
102,400
Lumix FZ1000 II
Alpha 7R VI
Shutter type
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Mechanical focal plane shutter + electronic rolling shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ1000 II or Alpha 7R VI?

Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 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 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: No.

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.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.