Canon 1100D vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 1100D and Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the 1100D (APS-C) and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1100D was released 4 years before the FZ1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1100D grades versus the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1100D offers outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1100D against the FZ1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and FZ1000 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and FZ1000.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1100D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1100D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.