Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,240k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II was announced in 2019 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Bridge camera with 20.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,240k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution.

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Panasonic -FZxxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -FZxxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ1000 II February
    2019
    20.1 MP
    1-inch
    125 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,240k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ2500 September
    2016
    20.1 MP
    1-inch
    125 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ1000 June
    2014
    20.1 MP
    1-inch
    125 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Lumix DMC-FZ2500 vs Lumix DMC-FZ1000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   USB Charging
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No IP Streaming
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II to its predecessor Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,240k dot vs 921k dot
    Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.74x vs 0.7x
    Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,360k dot vs 2,359k dot
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Lighter 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) vs 831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
    Shorter Battery Life 350 shots vs 360 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Lumix DMC-FZ1000.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,240k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    NFC

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II comes with DMW-BLC12PP battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.50 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2"). It weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    136 mm (5.35")

    97 mm (3.82")

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    132 mm (5.2")

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    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and give score of 71 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    71

    Sensor

    GOOD
    72

    We give Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II a score of 72 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II a score of 64 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    82

    We give Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II a score of 82 for Focusing parameters.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    89

    We give Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II a score of 89 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    90

    We give Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II a score of 90 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No IP Streaming
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    BAD
    39

    We give Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II a score of 39 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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