Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX10

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung NX10, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 8 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ1000 II grades against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features 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) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 II against the NX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and NX10 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and NX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will render more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.