In depth comparison and review of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - compact | Digital camera - 4K - compact |
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Lens Included | Carl Zeiss | Panasonic |
Height | 5.81 cm | 11.92 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm | 13.02 cm |
Depth | 4.1 cm | 9.43 cm |
Weight | 263 g | 572 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera only: 572 g Camera with battery and memory card: 616 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | - |
Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
Digital Zoom | 11x | 4x |
Optical Zoom | 2.9x | 60x |
SENSOR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 18.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor R CMOS | High Sensitivity MOS |
Total Pixels | 20,900,000 pixels | 18,900,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | 18,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | 1.0" | 1/2.3" |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 50 fps | 30 fps |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) | Optical (POWER O.I.S.) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Image Processor | BIONZ X | - |
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LENS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Type | Carl Zeiss zoom lens - 2.9x zoom - 8.8 - 25.7 mm - f/1.8-2.8 Vario-Sonnar T* | Panasonic zoom lens - 60x zoom - 3.58 - 215 mm - f/2.8-5.9 |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 70mm | 20 - 1200mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 30 cm |
Macro Focus Range | - | 1cm |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 10 elements | 12 groups / 14 elements |
Features | Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, built-in neutral density filter, AA (advanced aspherical) lens, Direct Manual Focus (DMF) | ED glass, aspherical lens |
FOCUSING | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | - |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 25 | - |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View | Focus Peaking function |
AE/AF Control | Flex Focus Point, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function, Smile Shutter | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Built-in - electronic |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.39" | 0.2" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 1,166,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.59x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | - |
Features | Viewfinder brightness control, auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 6400 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 320, ISO 640, ISO 500, ISO 250, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 10000, ISO 8000, ISO auto (125-12800) | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | - | 49 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | Dynamic Range Bracketing | White balance bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, PET, fireworks, night scene, sports mode, sunset, high sensitivity, handheld twilight, gourmet, anti-motion blur | Panorama assist, handheld night shot, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot |
Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, illustration, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, clear, deep, light, autumn leaves, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key, Night Scene | Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | - |
Retouch | - | Clear Retouch function |
DISPLAY | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 1,228,800 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Built-in |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control, TRILUMINOS Colour technology | - |
FLASH | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator |
Effective Flash Range | 0.4 m - 10.2 m: ISO auto (wide lens) 0.4 m - 6.5 m: ISO auto (tele lens) 20.4 m: ISO 12800 (wide lens) 13 m: ISO 12800 (tele lens) |
0.3 m - 14.1 m: ISO auto (wide lens) 1.5 m - 6.1 m: ISO auto (tele lens) |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Video Recording Modes | FH, FX, PS | - |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S | AVCHD, H.264 |
Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), AAC |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | - |
MEMORY | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | 5472 x 3648 3888 x 2592 2736 x 1824 4864 x 3648 3648 x 2736 2592 x 1944 640 x 480 5472 x 3080 3648 x 2056 2720 x 1528 3648 x 3648 2544 x 2544 1920 x 1920 |
JPEG 4896 x 3672 JPEG 3456 x 2592 JPEG 2400 x 1800 JPEG 4896 x 3264 JPEG 3456 x 2304 JPEG 2400 x 1600 JPEG 4896 x 2752 JPEG 3840 x 2160 JPEG 1920x1080 JPEG 3664 x 3664 JPEG 2592 x 2592 JPEG 1824 x 1824 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 50Mbps XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 50Mbps XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 50Mbps XAVC S - 1280 x 720 - 100 fps - 50Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-BX1 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1240 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 895 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 2.67 hours (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 230 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 1.92 hours (EVF on) Video recording - 1.42 hours (LCD Monitor on) Video recording - 1.5 hours (EVF on) |
Photo shooting - 330 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 240 shots (LCD Monitor off) |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices | - |
Print Standard | - | Direct print, DPOF support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 frames per second, 2.9 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (4K) |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, takes photos while film recording, Dynamic Range Optimizer, USB charging, built-in help guide, 24p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Dual Stream Encoding, Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Auto Object Framing | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, colour control, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, contrast control, in-camera RAW processing, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF, noise reduction, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function |
OTHERS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, AC power adaptor, wrist strap, camera grip, micro-USB cable, shoulder strap adapter | Lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, lens cap strap |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | - |