Testseek.com have collected 103 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.
July 2014
(87%)
103 Reviews
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The editors liked
IAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations allowing anyone to use the camera
Image quality is excellent in all shooting modes
Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record
12x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent of 25400mm) is
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
Superior image quality at higher ISOs. Very fast autofocus. 11.8fps burst shooting. 1-inch image sensor. 16x zoom range. 4K video capability. Vari-angle LCD. Sharp EVF. Integrated Wi-Fi with NFC.
Fantastically good
Bright lens with 25-400 mm zoom range
More compact and light than an SLR with super-zoom
Built-in image stabilization
Sharp
Beautifully bright tilting and rotating screen
High-quality viewfinder
High-quality video
Including 4K
4k Capability
Special LEICA custom-made lens
1-inch sensor
20.1 Megapixels
Depth From Focus (DFD) Technology
HYBRID OIS prevents blurry images
Macro Photography at 3 inches
Many artistic filters
Smartphone/tablet control via app
1"type sensor produces excellent image quality
Bright F2.84 lens covers 25400mm equiv. range
Bestinclass autofocus performance
Zoom/focus ring around lens
Futureproof 4K video recording with 100Mbps bit rate
High quality 8MP stills can be extracted f
4K video capture a bonus
Excellent build quality
The editors didn't like
The body could use a second control dial for adjusting shooting settings
Battery life is very short when using the convenience features on the camera like WiFi
On the more expensive end for a pointnshoot camera
Larger than most ILCs (some may like this
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
Bulky. Lacks built-in ND filter. Not weather sealed. Physical controls could be better. 4K video is cropped and requires manual exposure control
No touchscreen
Zooming is slow
Heavier and more expensive than the Lumix FZ200
No ETC (in comparison with the GH4)
Not a lot of big zoom features
Many buttons could confuse amateurs
Unable to access 4K footage frame-by-frame
Bulky
Easy to accidentally rotate focus/zoom ring
Single dial operation adds extra step when adjusting exposure
Use of rear dial during video recording can be picked up by microphone
No Auto ISO in movie mode
Lacks builtin ND filter
1080/24p only av
Lack of touchscreen
Proliferation of buttons may intimidate inexperienced photographers
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017So you've got your pocketable compact for everyday shooting and maybe a digital SLR or mirrorless camera for when you want to get serious. The former typically have lenses that are too short, while the latter require a multi...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017So you've got your pocketable compact for everyday shooting and maybe a digital SLR or mirrorless camera for when you want to get serious. The former typically have lenses that are too short, while the latter require a multi...
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Published: 2016-05-03, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: While most of new 1" sensor enthusiast cameras have been on the shorter end of the focal length spectrum, there are now quite a few long zoom models, as well. Whether you want something pocketable or want to shoot for the moon (pun intended), you'll find...
Published: 2015-11-05, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The Long Zoom Compact category is probably the most diverse of any in our round-ups. Within it are three separate sub-classes of camera, all of which offer 8x optical zoom or greater (up to a whopping 83x). Broadly speaking, the cameras separate into the...
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....
Published: 2015-02-22, Author: Kelly , review by: 4k.com
4k Capability, Special LEICA custom-made lens, 1-inch sensor, 20.1 Megapixels, Depth From Focus (DFD) Technology, HYBRID OIS prevents blurry images, Macro Photography at 3 inches, Many artistic filters, Smartphone/tablet control via app
Not a lot of big zoom features, No touchscreen, Many buttons could confuse amateurs, Unable to access 4K footage frame-by-frame
Like I just said, the biggest flaw is something that is very small (not having a touchscreen). If that is the worst, then all in all, the user's experience with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is bound to be overwhelmingly positive.Check the Price of Pana...
iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations allowing anyone to use the camera, Image quality is excellent in all shooting modes, Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record, 12x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent of 25400mm) is
The body could use a second control dial for adjusting shooting settings, Battery life is very short when using the convenience features on the camera like WiFi, On the more expensive end for a pointnshoot camera, Larger than most ILCs (some may like this
The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is a versatile and more than capable alternative to a dSLR or ILC. Fantastic image quality and performance will draw you in, while a great set of features and creative shooting modes will keep you trying new things. The camera a...
Abstract: These cameras may be a bit too big to fit in your pocket but most are compact enough to be considered appealing alternatives to heavier, bulkier, interchangeable lens camera systems...
Fantastically good, bright lens with 25-400 mm zoom range, More compact and light than an SLR with super-zoom, Built-in image stabilization, Sharp, beautifully bright tilting and rotating screen, High-quality viewfinder, High-quality video, including 4K
No touchscreen, Zooming is slow, Heavier and more expensive than the Lumix FZ200, No ETC (in comparison with the GH4)
WYSIWYG score: This table shows the performance of this lens when you save the files in the camera as jpg, including all in-camera lens corrections (distortion, chromatic aberration). This score gives you for this lens/test camera combination: "What you s...
