Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GX8

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ1000 (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 13 months earlier than the GX8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the GX8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and GX8 is 55 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and GX8.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged FZ1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.