Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony QX10, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ1000 (1") and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was launched 10 months later than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ1000 matches up against the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 vs the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and QX10 is 55 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and QX10.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.