Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX400V

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX400V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ1000 (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 4 months after the HX400V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ1000 scores against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 vs the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and HX400V is 55 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler.