Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung CL5

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung CL5, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 10 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys 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 Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the CL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and CL5 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and CL5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.