Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX20V

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony HX20V, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly close but the FZ1000 II (1") and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was revealed 6 years after the HX20V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and HX20V is 55 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and HX20V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.