Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 7 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers outside 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 Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the RZ18.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and RZ18 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and RZ18.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.