Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX50V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 5 years after the HX50V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the HX50V with respect 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-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II and the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and HX50V is 55 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and HX50V.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer FZ1000 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.