Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh GR II

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Ricoh GR II, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 3 years later than the GR II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the GR II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and GR II is 55 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and GR II.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.