Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic L1

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic L1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and L1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 12 years after the L1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has external 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) while the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the L1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and L1 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and L1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve greater detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.