Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony S930

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony S930, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was unveiled 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ1000 grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 features 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) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 against the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and S930 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and S930.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will produce greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.