Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 / FZ2500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 — Which Is Better?
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Panasonic · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 / FZ2500
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Sony · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · Full HD video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 / FZ2500 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 are bridge cameras pairing a fixed lens with a 1-inch CMOS sensor, so one body covers its zoom without extra lenses. The FZ2000 arrived in 2016, three years after the RX10, and several advantages reflect that newer generation. The RX10 is the smaller and lighter carry at 129 x 88 x 102 mm and 813 g, against 138 x 102 x 135 mm and 915 g for the FZ2000. It is about 11 percent lighter, a 102 g gap. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2013 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 19, 2016 | October 16, 2013 |
| Camera type |  Bridge | Bridge |
| Camera size | 138 x 102 x 135 mm | 129 x 88 x 102 mm |
| Camera weight | 915 g | 813 g |
| Optics | 62/100 | 63/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe FZ2000 is the stronger choice for photographing moving subjects, with 49 autofocus points against the RX10's 25 and 12 fps bursts against 10. That gives sports or running pets a denser focus grid plus more frames to pick from. Its electronic viewfinder shows more detail at 2,360,000 dots against the RX10's 1,440,000. Both offer 20-megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensors, native ISO 125 to 12800 and in-body stabilisation, so handheld work in the same light is supported either way. The FZ2000's 1/4000 top shutter is the faster setting for bright light. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13.2 x 8.8 | 13.2 x 8.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
1" | 1" |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
12 fps045 | 10 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
12530200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 320080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 144000009900000 |
| Video | 69/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideo4K recording makes the FZ2000 the clear choice for video work, whether you crop in the edit or publish to modern screens. The RX10 tops out at Full HD, so 4K delivery must be upscaled from a lower-resolution source. Frame rates reach 60 fps on both cameras, so normal motion stays smooth on either body. File support differs, with the RX10 recording MPEG-4, MOV, AVCHD and XAVC S while the FZ2000 offers MPEG-4 and AVCHD, so check your editor's preferred format. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K |  Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, MOV, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Features | 70/100 | 44/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe RX10 is the better pick for rough outdoor conditions, because it has weather sealing the FZ2000 lacks. Its WhiteMagic LCD also resolves more detail, at 1,228,800 dots against the FZ2000's 1,040,000. The FZ2000 answers with more flexible framing controls, pairing a touch screen for fast focus selection with a flip screen for waist-level and overhead angles the RX10's fixed screen cannot reach. Bluetooth maintains a connection to your phone, and both include Wi-Fi and a built-in flash. Neither offers GPS. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | WhiteMagic LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12288001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe RX10 leads on battery endurance, rated for 420 shots against the FZ2000's 350. That higher rating is the Sony's edge on long days away from a charger. The RX10 accepts Memory Stick Duo cards alongside SD, SDHC and SDXC, while the FZ2000 takes SD-family cards only, so leftover Memory Stick media only works on the Sony. The FZ2000 offers USB charging from a laptop or power bank, which the RX10 does not. Neither has dual card slots. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | DMW-BLC12 | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
350 shots1505000 | 420 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For most buyers the FZ2000 is the better pick. It records 4K video, offers 12 fps bursts with a 49-point grid for sports and wildlife, and frames shots through a sharper viewfinder with touch and tilt control.
Choose the RX10 instead for a lighter, more compact hiking body, weather sealing in wet or dusty conditions, or the longer 420-shot rating on full-day outings. Those strengths are narrower than the FZ2000's gains in video, speed and viewfinder detail.