Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung NX1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and NX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 4 years after the NX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and NX1 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and NX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.