Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-7

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony NEX-7, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 7 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys exterior measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II and the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and NEX-7 is 55 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and NEX-7.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.