FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S3200 was revealed 9 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3200 scores against the FZ1000 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3200 vs the FZ1000 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and FZ1000 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and FZ1000 II.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3200 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.