Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A350

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony A350, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was unveiled 6 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ1000 scores against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 versus the A350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and A350 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and A350.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.