Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX220

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony WX220, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was released 5 years after the WX220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the WX220 with regard to 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-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II against the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and WX220 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and WX220.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.