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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic G7, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and G7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FZ1000 II was introduced 3 years after the G7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the G7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic G7

 FZ1000 II G7 
LaunchedFebruary 2019May 2015Newer by 46 months
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 G7 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G7

 FZ1000 II G7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers outside 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 G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II against the G7.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and G7 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and G7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Sports photography highlights
69
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Travel photography with Panasonic G7
67
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging info
Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
67
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-18 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 9.30 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $898 $800