Canon 1D X II vs Panasonic FZ1000

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1D X II vs Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1D X II (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the 1D X II (Full frame) and FZ1000 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The 1D X II was manufactured 20 months later than the FZ1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1D X II grades versus the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X II has outside dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D X II compared to the FZ1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and FZ1000 is 50 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X II and FZ1000.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The 1D X II comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher 1D X II provides an edge in sensor tech.