Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony TX55

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony TX55, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was revealed 7 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ1000 II grades against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides exterior dimensions 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 TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II against the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and TX55 is 55 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and TX55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.