Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 II — Which Is Better?
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Panasonic · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
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Panasonic · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 II
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 II are bridge cameras with a fixed lens, so you carry one body with no lens changes. The FZ1000 arrived in 2014 and the II followed in 2019, and the core shooting package stayed close between them. The bodies measure within a millimetre or two, 137 x 99 x 131 mm against 136 x 97 x 132 mm. The FZ1000 II is the lighter camera at 808 g against 831 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2014 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
June 21, 2014 | February 18, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Bridge | Bridge |
| Camera size | 137 x 99 x 131 mm | 136 x 97 x 132 mm |
| Camera weight | 831 g | 808 g |
| Optics | 61/100 | 61/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsA distant bird leaves the same room to crop with either camera, because both record 20 MP files on the 1-inch CMOS sensor format. Both offer in-body stabilisation for steadier handheld shooting. The action numbers match as well: 12 fps burst, 49 autofocus points and a 1/4000 second maximum shutter on both. The electronic viewfinders sit a negligible 1,000 dots apart, 2,359,000 against 2,360,000. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13.2 x 8.8 | 13.2 x 8.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
1" | 1" |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
12 fps045 | 12 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
12530200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 235900009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor a travel edit, both cameras record up to 4K and support frame rates up to 60 fps, so scenery stays detailed and motion smooth. Both build in timelapse for condensing a sunset into a short clip. Recording format is the split an editor will notice. The FZ1000 writes MPEG-4 and AVCHD, while the II writes MPEG-4 only, so a legacy AVCHD workflow needs the older camera. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Features | 58/100 | 41/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesChecking focus right after a shot is clearer on the original FZ1000, whose rear screen shows 1,438,000 more dots than the 921,000-dot panel on the II. Both are 3-inch TFT LCD screens that flip out for waist-level framing. The FZ1000 pairs with a phone over both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, while the FZ1000 II offers Wi-Fi only. Neither camera has GPS, weather sealing or a touchscreen, and both support a built-in flash and an external flash. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
23590001150001500000 | 9210001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBoth cameras rate 360 shots per charge, though the batteries carry different designations, DMW-BLC12PP against DMW-BLC12. The FZ1000 II is the easier camera to top up away from a socket, supporting USB charging where the FZ1000 does not. Both take a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card, so there is no second slot for backup. The FZ1000 II states UHS-I compatibility for faster card offload, while the FZ1000 states the same card types without it. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | DMW-BLC12PP | DMW-BLC12 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
360 shots1505000 | 360 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | No |  Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The original Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is the better pick if you judge critical shots on the rear screen, with 1,438,000 more dots for checking focus and detail. It also offers Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi and keeps the AVCHD format for older editing workflows.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 II suits long shooting days away from a socket. It charges over USB, so a power bank can top it up, and its card slot supports UHS-I. The shared 20 MP resolution, 1-inch format and 4K ceiling mean neither gains a stills or video edge on these specifications, so let the screen, connectivity and charging you use decide.