Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX10V

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar but the FZ1000 (1") and HX10V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was announced 2 years after the HX10V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 grades vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and HX10V is 55 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and HX10V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.