Panasonic Lumix FZ1000
Announced June 12, 2014
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is a versatile, DSLR-styled bridge camera that pairs a large 1-inch sensor with a 25-400mm lens to deliver high-quality stills and 4K video. Although it is relatively large and heavy for its class, it serves as a powerful, all-in-one alternative to interchangeable lens systems.
Weighted from 21 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent image and video quality from a 1-inch sensor
- High-performance 4K video recording
- Fast and responsive autofocus and burst shooting
- High-quality electronic viewfinder and ergonomic controls
- Versatile 25-400mm zoom range with a bright f/2.8-4 aperture
Cons
- Missing professional features like a headphone jack, ND filter, and weather sealing
- Bulky and heavy chassis with a plastic build
- Lacks a touchscreen interface
- 4K video mode incurs a crop factor and lacks wide-angle coverage
- Awkward tripod mount placement and button layout
- Launch price $899 (USD)
- Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS
- Video 4K 30p
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
All 21 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 82/100
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is one of the most exciting ‘compact’ cameras to come along in some time.
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We really can’t say enough to recommend the Panasonic FZ1000. It’s an exceptionally fun camera to shoot with, and its far-reaching lens presents photo opportunities that you’d simply have missed with a lesser camera.
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The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is a DSLR-styled superzoom with a 16x 24-400mm f2.8-4 lens, 1in sensor and 4k video recording capabilities.
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The bridge camera market has long been one of the most competitive going, and thus for a model to stand out from the crowd it needs to see a reasonable amount of innovation.
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[I]f I was looking for a versatile camera that could do many different things well and was affordable, this is a really, really good camera.
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[O]ne of the cheapest 4K video recording devices available, and offers an array of impressive video features. However, if you [...] just want a camera capable of taking excellent photos, with a good zoom lens, then the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 certainly delivers here as well.
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a premium bridge camera for a premium price. And yet, for anyone who requires 4K-video shooting without the need to change lenses, the FZ1000 is a so far unique product within its bridge camera class.
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a great bridge camera, with a large sensor and 4K video.
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a formidable still and video camera thanks to a big 1-inch sensor and 4K recording capability.
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The Panasonic FZ1000 is an excellent bridge camera, but it's also rather large and expensive for the genre.
- CNET 8.5/10
The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is a great alternative for anyone considering an entry-level digital SLR or as a secondary camera for when you want or need to travel light.
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So if you're looking for a DSLR alternative with a long lens then, all things considered, the FZ1000 is an affordable and viable solution.
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This is a camera that really can do it all.
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The FZ1000 is incredibly versatile – a single, fixed lens camera capable of shooting fantastic stills and video in almost any situation.
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Handing of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is among the top of its class.
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The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is a winner. I have no hesitations recommending it if that wasn't clear already.
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[...] I have to say this is a very impressive camera. It has a lot more features that we didn't really get into, but I think for the standpoint of basically a first generation affordable consumer 4K camera, this is really really nice.
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When it all comes down to it, the Panasonic FZ1000 is a GH4 with a 25-400mm lens for $899.
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Just a fantastic image quality, both video quality and stills for what this camera has to offer and in comparison to its competition.
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Do want a fast camera with great autofocus and the ability to shoot 4k? Are you on a budget and need a camera that is reasonably priced? Then the Panasonic FZ1000 is the camera for you!
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It really is just a terrific, versatile system.
