Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FZ28

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and FZ28 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was released 10 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 II and the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and FZ28 is 55 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and FZ28.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.