Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung GX-1L, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GX-1L (APS-C) have different sensor size.

The FZ1000 II was introduced 13 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Samsung GX-1L
FZ1000 II | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2006 | More recent by 159 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+1030k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
GX-1L | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung GX-1L
FZ1000 II | GX-1L | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features physical dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II and the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and GX-1L.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Samsung GX-1L |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-02-18 | 2006-02-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 lbs) | 570g (1.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $898 | $0 |