Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S5

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic S5, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and S5 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was released 18 months before the S5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features physical 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 S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the S5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and S5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and S5.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FZ1000 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.