Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ1000 and Samsung ST6500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ1000 has external dimensions of 137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16″) and weighs 831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz) (including batteries). Samsung ST6500 has external dimensions of 102 x 57 x 19 mm (4.02 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 and the Samsung ST6500. Samsung ST6500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 35mm narrower, 42mm shorter and 112mm thinner than Panasonic FZ1000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 and Samsung ST6500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 and Samsung ST6500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung ST6500 is 831g lighter than the Panasonic FZ1000 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 nor Samsung ST6500 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ1000 and Samsung ST6500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Samsung ST6500's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ1000.