Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh G700SE

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and G700SE (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was revealed 8 years after the G700SE which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the G700SE.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and G700SE is 55 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and G700SE.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.