Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung MV800

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung MV800, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and MV800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 7 years after the MV800 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II against the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and MV800 is 55 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and MV800.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.