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July 2014
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The editors liked
Great image quality
Stacks of physical controls
Ample zoom and fast aperture
4K video capture on board
12fps burst mode
Silent electronic shutter options up to 1/16
000th sec
1
Inch sensor
Large maximum aperture
Extensive feature set
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 produces excellent photos and video
It has an expansive feature set to satisfy snapshooters and enthusiasts
It offers a lot of direct access to important settings and has a fantastic electronic viewfinder
4K video and advanced video options
1" 20Megapixel CMOS sensor
16x zoom (25400 mm f/2.84) with 5axis stabilisation
Highly responsive
Excellent OLED viewfinder
Swivel screen
WiFi & NFC
Good picture quality up to 1600 ISO
Power adapter comes include
Superb image and video quality
Huge zoom range adds to versatility
Large
Crisp viewfinder
Relatively large sensor
Good image quality
Decent handling
The editors didn't like
It's big
Expensive
Pinpoint autofocus accuracy seems to lack
No physical aperture ring
F/4.0 maximum begins at 175mm
No built-in ND filter
Less premium than Sony RX10
Screen not touch
Sensitive
Comparatively large
Its maximum f/2.8 aperture is only available at its widest focal length. The plastic body and large lens makes it feel a bit off-balance. Controls and shooting options might be intimidating for some
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 produces excellent photos and video; it has an expansive feature set to satisfy snapshooters and enthusiasts; it offers a lot of direct access to important settings and has a fantastic electronic viewfinder
Its maximum f/2.8 aperture is only available at its widest focal length. The plastic body and large lens makes it feel a bit off-balance. Controls and shooting options might be intimidating for some
With excellent photo and video quality and a deep feature set, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is the perfect mix if you want dSLR-like controls and better than point-and-shoot performance with the convenience of a single fixed lens....
Superb image and video quality, Huge zoom range adds to versatility, Large, crisp viewfinder
Somewhat bulky for a bridge camera
Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 The FZ1000 is incredibly versatile – a single, fixed lens camera capable of shooting fantastic stills and video in almost any situation. If you're about to head off on holiday and are looking for a do-it-all companion to document a...
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.Panasonic has managed this trick before with the FZ200s fixed maximum aperture le...
Relatively large sensor, Good image quality, Decent handling
Quite large, Limited zoom ring
A good sensor, reliable autofocus and 4K video shooting make this one of the most capable bridge cameras to date, if you can handle its large body.Next, read our best digital cameras round-up...
4K video and advanced video options, 1" 20Megapixel CMOS sensor, 16x zoom (25400 mm f/2.84) with 5axis stabilisation, Highly responsive, Excellent OLED viewfinder, Swivel screen, WiFi & NFC, Good picture quality up to 1600 ISO, Power adapter comes include
f/2.8 aperture only at wide angle, No diaphragm ring, Minimum aperture only f/8, No headphone jack, Nontouchscreen display, SD card and battery in same compartment, Body materials could be better, Could use better dynamics
Panasonic is taking on the high-end 1" bridge camera market and, to do so, has pulled out all the stops to compete with the Sony RX10 and a slew of under-£750 SLRs. From a versatile and perfectly stabilised zoom lens to lightning-speed autofocus and 4K vi...
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Published: 2014-06-21, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great image quality, stacks of physical controls, ample zoom and fast aperture, 4K video capture on board, 12fps burst mode, silent electronic shutter options up to 1/16,000th sec
It's big, expensive, pinpoint autofocus accuracy seems to lack, no physical aperture ring, f/4.0 maximum begins at 175mm, no built-in ND filter, less premium than Sony RX10
Although the Lumix FZ1000's physical size and price tag will be a barrier for more casual users, those it will appeal to will find lots of value for money in its jumbo feature set. From 4K video, to silent operation, fast 12fps burst mode, through t...
The camera market is as competitive as it's ever been. You can get an interchangeable camera for just $500, brand new. You can pick up an older mirrorless camera—with lenses—for just $300. And even brand-new DSLRs from Canon and Nikon are starting closer ...
Published: 2014-06-13, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great image quality, Stacks of physical controls, Ample zoom and fast aperture, 4K video capture on board, 12fps burst mode, Silent electronic shutter options up to 1/16, 000th sec
It's big, Expensive, Pinpoint autofocus accuracy seems to lack, No physical aperture ring, F/4.0 maximum begins at 175mm, No built-in ND filter, Less premium than Sony RX10
Although the Lumix FZ1000's physical size and price tag will be a barrier for more casual users, those it will appeal to will find lots of value for money in its jumbo feature set. From 4K video, to silent operation, fast 12fps burst mode, through to the...
1, inch sensor, Large maximum aperture, Extensive feature set
Screen not touch, sensitive, Comparatively large
The Panasonic FZ1000 is an excellent bridge camera, but it's also rather large and expensive for the genre. Some potential buyers may find that they are better off buying an SLR such as the Nikon D3300 and a superzoom lens with a focal length range of 18-...
