Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X90

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X90, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and X90 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and X90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 8 years later than the X90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II and the X90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and X90 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and X90.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.