Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on June 12, 2014. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840x2160

Expect recording in 3840x2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

DMW-BLC12PP

The battery of this camera can last up to 360 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLC12PP battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 49

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 22.1
DXO dynamic range 11.7
DXO low light ISO 517.0
DXO overall score 64.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced June 12, 2014
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Panasonic
msrp $497.99
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 3cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type -
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 12.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 360 shots
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 831 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 921
Screen size -
Screen type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 25600
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800
Min native ISO 125
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size 1″
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 3840x2160
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots