Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony WX500

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony WX500, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close but the FZ1000 II (1") and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 3 years after the WX500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features exterior 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and WX500 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and WX500.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.