Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 5 years after the NX2000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has physical measurements 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 NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the NX2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and NX2000 is 55 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern FZ1000 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.