Canon 1000D vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 1000D and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and FZ1000 II (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was revealed 11 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1000D matches up versus the FZ1000 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1000D enjoys exterior dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check the Canon 1000D and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1000D versus the FZ1000 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and FZ1000 II is 70 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1000D with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will show greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.