Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX50V

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX50V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ1000 (1") and HX50V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 14 months after the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 matches up vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 has outer dimensions 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 versus the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and HX50V is 55 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger FZ1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.