Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH4

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH4, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was released 5 months later than the GH4 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ1000 matches up vs the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 has physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 against the GH4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and GH4 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and GH4.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.