Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A350

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A350, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and A350 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 10 years later than the A350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the A350.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and A350 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and A350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.