Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and GF2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 3 years after the GF2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ1000 scores against the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 and the GF2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and GF2 is 55 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and GF2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.