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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Samsung GX-1L
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Samsung GX-1L

 FZ1000 II GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2006More recent by 159 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k210kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung GX-1L

 FZ1000 II GX-1L 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
69
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
67
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than competition (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
67
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISamsung GX-1L
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