Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and HX9V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was unveiled 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ1000 scores versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers external 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 against the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and HX9V is 55 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.