Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and F5 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and F5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 6 years after the F5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 II grades against the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the F5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and F5 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and F5.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.