Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 was announced in 2014 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 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 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
	Panasonic FZ1000 II Compare	February 2019	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 1,240k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ2500 Compare	September 2016	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ1000	June 2014	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H

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

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

In 2019 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and its successor.

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

Fully Articulated screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 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.

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.

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.
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NFC

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

Battery

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 comes with DMW-BLC12PP battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.

Shutter

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000'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 DMC-FZ1000 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.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has dimensions of 137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16"). It weighs 831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

137 mm (5.39")

99 mm (3.9")

99 mm (3.9")

131 mm (5.16")