Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G6

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G6, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 5 years later than the G6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and G6 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and G6.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.