Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Announced June 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
- Updated by Panasonic GF3
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic GF2
FZ1000 | GF2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2014 | February 2011 | Newer by 41 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FZ1000
GF2 | FZ1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic GF2
FZ1000 | GF2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-06-12 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 pounds) | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 517 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $800 | $330 |