Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX10, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was released 8 years after the WX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ1000 II scores against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and WX10 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and WX10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.