Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX150

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony WX150, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 7 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as 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 WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ1000 II scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II and the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and WX150 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and WX150.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II will have an edge in sensor tech.