Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX100 II

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 6 months after the LX100 II and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ1000 II grades against the LX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the LX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and LX100 II is 55 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and LX100 II.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.