Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX7

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GX7, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 5 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II and the GX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and GX7 is 55 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and GX7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.