Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung GX-20

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung GX-20, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GX-20 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 11 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ1000 II scores against the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and GX-20.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.