Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony A65

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony A65, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ1000 (1") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 2 years after the A65 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 scores against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 has physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 against the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and A65 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and A65.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A65 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.