BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

I know the stats and specs of both, and actually only recently purchased the FZ1000. But just saw a good deal for a nice A6000 + 55-210 lens at a very attractive price, and was wondering if the Sony had a better general IQ reputation than the FZ1000. Would really appreciate hearing from those with actual experience with both cameras, if such folks might exist here. Thanks much.

Bob

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Of course it has better iq. Two very different cameras.

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

Not sure your "of course" helps prove anything. And "different cameras" either for that matter. I have read a LOT of opinions of just how outstanding the FZ1000 bridge camera actually is. And my experience with mine shows it's no slouch.
Am really looking for remarks from those with actual experience with both of these specific camera systems.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

You are comparing a 1" sensor to the apsc Sony sensor that is one of the best sensor period in the apsc world. You were asking about IQ. No comparison. Sorry. I am not sure what info you are really looking for. Also one camera has a huge zoom. The other can take hundreds of lenses. Again, IQ wise the Sony is going to be the winner. Does the Panasonic take great shots in the right hands? Of course! It is a very good camera. But it can not match the IQ of the Sony. Didn't mean to bum you out. Printing large? Sony wins. Cropping some/much? Sony wins. Lots of focal length in a small package? Panasonic wins. At dpreview, you can compare the files. Download and compare.

Bottom line: if you are happy with the Pany, that is all it matters.

PS: my only reservation about Sony is their lens quality control. I've read many times that some people went through several copies of a particular zoom before they received a good copy. (F4 zooms)

StevenTheVegan

What/where's this Sony deal?

Toment Loc: FL, IL

My Sam's Club has a6000 with 18-55 and 55-210 for ~ $950. I'm not the OP...😀

StevenTheVegan

Nice. Thanks.

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

The OPs deal was on local Craigslist.

bhapke

I have both of these cameras and like both, but if I had to get rid of one I would loose the Sony. I bought the Sony new with a two-lens kit, the 18-55 mm and the 55-210 mm. When everything is right the Sony takes very good pictures. It's sensor is 24 MP APSC versus the Panasonic 20 MP 1", but that isn't as great a difference as you might imagine. The menu in the Sony is it's greatest disadvantage - very cumbersome and confusing at first. I have used mine enough to get used to it, and the quick menu makes it much more usable, but the Panasonic is much better in that regard. The Panasonic is also much better at video if that is any consideration. I have printed photos from both up to 16" x 20" and find no discernible difference in IQ. I get a better percentage of good, sharp, well-focused images from the Panasonic. The Sony is supposed to have one of the best and fastest focusing systems of any camera, but I find it misses focus a fair percentage of the time. Also, the kit lenses are slower than the lens on the Panasonic, and that negates at least some of the advantage of the larger sensor in low light (shutter speed too slow = blurry results). With better lenses the Sony might show a clearer advantage, but right now my vote would be for the Panasonic, and my old Canon 5D Mark II beats both, though at a considerable cost in $ and size and weight (not nearly as travel-friendly).

Bryan

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

Thank you very much, Bryan. That is exactly the kind of comparison I was looking for. And from a guy with experience with both. Your answer is much appreciated.

Bob

philo Loc: philo, ca

all I can say is that my a6000 is really a fine unit. i would buy it again

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Put some quality lenses on the a6000 and report back. Those kit lenses are truly terrible.

MtnMan Loc: ID

I tried a Sony NEX 7, the predecessor to the Sony a6xxx, a couple of years ago. While it took great images and had more software features than my Nikon DSLRs, Sonyspeak (menus and control locations) drove me nuts. I dumped it.

Recently got a Panasonic Lumix GM5. While a little smaller sensor it is even smaller and lighter than the Sonys. It is a keeper! (The Micro 4/3 sensor is twice the size of the 1" sensors and the 16MP likely gives better ISO performance than more MP).

balticvid Loc: Queens now NJ

What does "IQ" stand for?

MtnMan Loc: ID

Image Quality.