Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic G1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and G1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 5 years later than the G1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 scores against the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 against the G1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and G1 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and G1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.