Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax Q

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax Q, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and Q (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was released 7 years later than the Q and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II against the Q.

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

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and Q.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.