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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic G2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and G2 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and G2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 8 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic G2

 FZ1000 II G2 
LaunchedFebruary 2019July 2010More recent by 105 months
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 G2 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G2

 FZ1000 II G2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the G2.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and G2 is 55 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and G2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Panasonic G2
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic G2 Travel photography advice
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has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (428g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-18 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $898 $1,000