Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-M1

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 4 years after the WG-M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer 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 WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the WG-M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and WG-M1 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.