Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sigma fp

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sigma fp, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 4 months before the fp so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the fp.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and fp is 55 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and fp.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.