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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax XG-1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and XG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 4 years after the XG-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 II grades against the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax XG-1

 FZ1000 II XG-1 
IntroducedFebruary 2019July 2014More modern by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 XG-1 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax XG-1

 FZ1000 II XG-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II against the XG-1.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and XG-1 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and XG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
features touch focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
70
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
68
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (567g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
66
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging information
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging information
68
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (567g)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax XG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPentax XG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Pentax XG-1
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-18 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP LB-060
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $898 $599