Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TX5

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 9 years after the TX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera 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 TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outer dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the TX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and TX5 is 55 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an advantage in sensor tech.