Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FS25

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and FS25 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 10 years after the FS25 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features exterior measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II and the FS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and FS25 is 55 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and FS25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.