Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G2

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.