Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX90V, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar but the FZ1000 (1") and HX90V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 10 months before the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ1000 scores versus the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and HX90V is 55 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and HX90V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.