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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony HX90V

 FZ1000 II HX90V 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2015More recent by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k921kCrisper screen (+319k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 HX90V FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX90V

 FZ1000 II HX90V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography details
Sony HX90V Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
67
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
67
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
75
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-18 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $898 $440