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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
55 Imaging
54 Features
82 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82 Imaging
60 Features
80 Overall
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and GX9 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was released 13 months after the GX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 II grades against the GX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic GX9

		

		

			
 FZ1000 II GX9 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2018More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GX9

		

		

			
 FZ1000 II GX9 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1240k1240kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outer dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II and the GX9.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and GX9 is 55 and 82 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and GX9.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more modern FZ1000 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography factors
72
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW files
76
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography features
Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
71
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 features focus by touch
84
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography factors
69
 long zoom range (25-400mm  16.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 has no phase detect auto focus
72
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
67
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (400mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
65
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
77
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 terrible battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging features
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
67
 really wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
35
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GX9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-18 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
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 -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings 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, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 407 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $898 $1,000