Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H300

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H300, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close but the FZ1000 II (1") and H300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 5 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ1000 II scores against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got physical measurements 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and H300 is 55 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and H300.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II has the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher FZ1000 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.