Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A500

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony A500, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and A500 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and A500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 9 years after the A500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II against the A500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and A500 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and A500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.