Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GH2

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GH2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was released 8 years later than the GH2 and that is quite a serious gap 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 GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the GH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and GH2 is 55 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and GH2.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.