Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300M

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung NX300M, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and NX300M (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 6 years after the NX300M which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features physical dimensions 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and NX300M is 55 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and NX300M.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent FZ1000 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.