Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G5

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G5, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and G5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FZ1000 was announced 24 months later than the G5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys physical 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 G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 vs the G5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and G5 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and G5.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.