Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GX8

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GX8, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close but the FZ1000 II (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 3 years after the GX8 which is a fairly significant gap 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 GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and GX8 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and GX8.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher FZ1000 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.