Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX10V

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX10V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and HX10V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 7 years after the HX10V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II and the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and HX10V is 55 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.