Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony W830

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony W830, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and W830 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 5 years later than the W830 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got external 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) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II and the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and W830 is 55 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and W830.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer FZ1000 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.