Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax WG-1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WG-1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 8 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and WG-1 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and WG-1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.