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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and G100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 16 months earlier than the G100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic G100

 FZ1000 II G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 G100 FZ1000 II 
IntroducedJune 2020February 2019Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution1840k1240kSharper screen (+600k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G100

 FZ1000 II G100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the G100.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and G100 is 55 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and G100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more aged FZ1000 II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography details
Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
67
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
67
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-18 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 270 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $898 $698