Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FX48

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and FX48 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 10 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ1000 II scores against the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and FX48 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and FX48.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.