Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF5

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic GF5, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GF5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 6 years later than the GF5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic GF5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the GF5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and GF5 is 55 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and GF5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II will have an edge in sensor tech.