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
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103 Reviews
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The editors liked
1inch sensor
Large maximum aperture
Extensive feature set
Jpeg image quality is excellent. Even at full zoom extension and high ISO pictures are sharp and clean. This lens is impressive. And its superb electronic viewfinder is a standout. We couldn't test the 4K video but we can report that using full high defin
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
Big zoom
Fast focusing
4K video and plenty of other features
The editors didn't like
Screen not touchsensitive
Comparatively large
The size of this camera is perplexing. It is as big and heavy as some DSLRs and much bulkier than most mirrorless system cameras. It has been suggested that this is a marketing ploy to appeal to people who think that DSLR bigness is a guarantee of beautif
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
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...
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Published: 2014-09-26, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
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.
Bulky. Lacks built-in ND filter. Not weather sealed. Physical controls could be better. 4K video is cropped and requires manual exposure control
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a formidable still and video camera thanks to a big 1-inch sensor and 4K recording capability....
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
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
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a very impressive superzoom camera with an F2.8-4, 25-400mm lens and a 1" sensor. Both photo and video quality are impressive, and support for 4K videos make the camera future proof. The FZ1000 has a beautiful XGA EVF and...
Published: 2014-07-16, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
With Sony being extremely competitive in so many markets simultaneously, it's hardly surprising to see competitors start to hit back. The Panasonic DMC-FZ1000 is unashamedly targeting the RX10, which was a unique proposition. While the Sony remains tempti...
Lack of touchscreen; Proliferation of buttons may intimidate inexperienced photographers
The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is the latest innovative camera model from a company that refuses to sit back and rest on previous success and it represents yet another notch on the bar for what is possible in consumer image capturing devices.This is most defi...
