Panasonic DMC FZ1000 Detailed Review

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The DMC FZ1000 was presented by Panasonic in July 2014. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand Panasonic
Category Superzoom
Date 07/2014
Sensor Properties

In additional DMC FZ1000 has a 1″ CMOS sensor with size of 13 x 9 mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″).

Picture of DMC FZ1000’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: DMC FZ1000 comparing sensor sizes

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The DMC FZ1000’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel.

The Panasonic supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Panasonic’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

Format 1″
Sensor area 13.20 x 8.80mm²
(0.52″ x 0.35″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 20.90 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 20.10 megapixel
Pixel size 5.81 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 12 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 24mm
Focal length (max) 400mm
Aperture (max) 2.8
Aperture (min) 4.0
Viewfinder Properties

The DMC FZ1000 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use.

The magnifcation is c. 0.70x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.70x
Resolution 2.36 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The DMC FZ1000’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 60s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 60s
Sensitivity Properties

The DMC FZ1000’s sensitivity goes from 125 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 125 ISO
Max. sensitivity 12800 ISO
Exposure Modes

The DMC FZ1000 supports all general exposure modes.

The Panasonic allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The DMC FZ1000’s auto focus processor uses 49 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light).

Manual focus is also possible with the Panasonic, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Contrast Detection
AF points 49
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The DMC FZ1000 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 13m (44 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 13.20m
(44 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The DMC FZ1000 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The DMC FZ1000 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

DMC FZ1000 video supported the resolution with 4096 x 2160 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 4096 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates 25 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The DMC FZ1000 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

Connect the Panasonic to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Panasonic supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Panasonic DMC FZ1000 has a BCL12E LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 360 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The DMC FZ1000’s battery battery parameters:

Type BCL12E LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 360 photos
Size

The Panasonic DMC FZ1000’s dimensions are 137 x 98.5 x 130.7mm³. (5.4″ x 3.9″ x 5.1″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a rather considerable 831 grams (26.8 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the DMC FZ1000:

Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

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