Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony HX350, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 2 years later than the HX350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II and the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and HX350 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and HX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer FZ1000 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.