Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was released 11 years before the FZ1000 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX1 IS grades versus the FZ1000 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the FZ1000 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and FZ1000 II is 64 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and FZ1000 II.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.