Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic G7
FZ1000 II | G7 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | May 2015 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Crisper display (+200k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
G7 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G7
FZ1000 II | G7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and G7 is 55 and 71 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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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 |