Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GX1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 7 years later than the GX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the GX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and GX1 is 55 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and GX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.