Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Sony
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
RX10 V is 7.4 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
Wins
RX10 V
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX10 V has higher AF points / zones (575 vs 49)
- BRX10 V has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 20 frames)
- BRX10 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BRX10 V has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BRX10 V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20mm thinner than RX10 V but it is also 3mm taller.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 301 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 151mm RX10 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 95 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 132 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
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
Lumix FZ1000 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 70.6 % — higher is better
Weight
810 g vs 1111 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
AF points / zones
575 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 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
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
AA filter
Only RX10 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.1 MP
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
RX10 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix FZ1000 II or RX10 V?
RX10 V 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 Lumix FZ1000 II and RX10 V?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the Lumix FZ1000 II and RX10 V?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the RX10 V?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and RX10 V?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the Lumix FZ1000 II is 301 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and RX10 V record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and RX10 V weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and RX10 V at $2,299. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $1,400 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.