Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WG-20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 5 years later than the WG-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with physical 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) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the WG-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and WG-20 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and WG-20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.