Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony ZV-1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1").

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 15 months before the ZV-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and ZV-1 is 55 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and ZV-1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ1000 II will be behind in sensor innovation.