Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX1

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was released 9 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and WX1 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and WX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.