Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX90V, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 3 years later than the HX90V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features 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) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II and the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and HX90V is 55 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.