Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A900

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony A900, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and A900 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 10 years later than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II and the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and A900 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and A900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.