Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A6400

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and A6400 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 2 months later than the A6400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features 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) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II and the A6400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and A6400 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and A6400.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6400 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.