Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II Detailed Review

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II

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The DMC FZ1000 II was presented by Panasonic in February 2019. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand Panasonic
Category Superzoom
Date 02/2019
Sensor Properties

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

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

Infographic: DMC FZ1000 II comparing sensor sizes

Also 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The DMC FZ1000 II’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 II 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. 0.74x, an excellent value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.74x
Resolution 2.36 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

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

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

The DMC FZ1000 II’s sensitivity is from 125 ISO and 12800 ISO.

Also, Panasonic’s sensitivity can be boosted to 25600. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 125 ISO
Max. sensitivity 12800 ISO
Boost 25600 ISO
Exposure Modes

The DMC FZ1000 II 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 II’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 II has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 14m (45 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 13.50m
(45 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs
DMC FZ1000 II display and touch screen

The DMC FZ1000 II display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.24 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 1.24 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

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

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II Video parameters:

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

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

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

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 II has a BCL12E LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 440 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The DMC FZ1000 II’s battery battery parameters:

Type BCL12E LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 440 photos
Size

The Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II’s dimensions are 136 x 97.2 x 131.5mm³. (5.4″ x 3.8″ x 5.2″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a rather considerable 810 grams (26.1 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the DMC FZ1000 II:

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II Dimensions (Width / Height)
Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II Dimensions (Width / Depth)
Dimensions Comparison

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

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II size comparison

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