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Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 4K Point and Shoot Camera, 16X LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Lens, 21.1 Megapixels, 1 Inch High Sensitivity Sensor, DMC-FZ1000 (USA BLACK)

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  • Big sensor quality: Large 1-inch 20.1MP MOS sensor for improved low light capture and large sensor background defocus effects.
  • 4K video & Photo: 4K 30P video with hybrid photography 8MP video frame grabs as photos.
  • Leica DC lens: A bright and ultra-sharp Leica DC lens 25-400 millimeter (16x) F2.8-4.0 and macro photography down to 3 centimeter.
  • Lens stabilizer: Hybrid O.I.S. (Optical image Stabilizer) + with 5-axis correction provides blur-less, one-handed video shooting.
  • Integrated smartphone Wi-Fi for remote imaging control via the Panasonic image app.
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LCD
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LCD
LCD
LCD
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display size
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
lens type
Macro
Wide Angle
zoom
Close-Up
all-in-one-zoom
Wide Angle
zoom type
UHS Speed Class 3
Optical Zoom
Optical Zoom
Depth From Defocus
Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom
shooting modes
Clear portrait, silky skin and more
Manual, Shutter Priority, Sports
Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
N&A
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
connectivity tech
NFC, HDMI, USB
HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
HDMI
HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0)
HDMI, USB
HDMI, Bluetooth, USB
video resolution
4K UHD 2160p
2160p
2160p
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What's in the box

  • Panasonic Lumix Dmc-Fz1000 Digital Camera
  • Dmw-Blc12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V
  • 1200Mah)
  • De-A79B Battery Charger For Dmw-Blc12
  • Lens Hood
  • Lens Cap
  • Usb Connection Cable
  • Hot Shoe Cover
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Software Dvd
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty

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    True-to-Life in 4K

    The Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 captures amazing imagery.

    Experience the world of 4K video capture. Enjoy true-to-life, ultra high-resolution images in smooth motion.

    4K - Vibrant, Realistic Motion

    Experience the world of 4K video capture. Enjoy true-to-life, ultra high-resolution images in smooth motion. Plus, the realistic ambience of audio recording with the optional Stereo / Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2*) with the ability to adjust sound gathering characteristics to match any shooting situation. For even greater versatility, switch to manual operation in Creative Video mode and dramatic slow motion in full-HD 120 fps video**.When recording videos in 4K, use a card rated as UHS Speed Class 3.

    *Sold separately.

    ** The recording format is 30p.

    8 MP Photo Frame Capture From 4K

    The DMC-FZ1000 offers a true Hybrid Photography experience for everyone. It combines 4K video recording capability (QFHD 4K: 3840 x 2160, 30 fps in MP4)* with the ability to switch easily between video and still capture for the ultimate in image creativity. The FZ1000 also enables in-camera playback screen grabs of (3840 x 2160) 8-megapixel equivalent hybrid photography photos from 4K video footage to capture the spur-of-the-moment shots often missed with ordinary still photos.

    Express Yourself – Anywhere You Go

    The FZ1000 is the Panasonic LUMIX flagship bridge camera with ultimate image quality. The superb images produced with a large 1-inch sensor and all-new lens fully express the limitless depth and sunlit warmth of nature. Its 16x optical zoom brings everything up close, from tiny birds on tree branches to animals crossing the distant horizon. Choose photos or videos in crisp 4K resolution. The DMC-FZ1000 is all you need to capture the world around you, in all its natural beauty.

    Large 1-inch 10.1-megapixel MOS Sensor

    The newly incorporated 1-inch 20.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor improves the S/N ratio, making it possible to capture clear images with minimum noise even when shot at ISO12800 / Extended ISO25600. Rich amounts of light help produce impressive defocus with shallow depth of field. The result is truly stunning images in a wide variety of shooting conditions.

    Bright LEICA DC Lens – F2.8-4.0 25-400mm

    The new LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens is created especially for the DMC-FZ1000. It has an F2.8-4.0 brightness that resists blurring even with telephoto shots, and an angle of view that extends from 25mm wide-angle to 16x optical zoom*. Comprising 15 elements in 11 groups, including 4 ED lenses and 5 aspherical lenses with 8 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit achieves high MTF value. Adoption of 5 aspherical glass lenses achieves beautiful, evenly smooth defocus with invisible edge line, which is made possible by Panasonic’s unique aspherical lens mold technology.

    * 35mm camera equivalent: 25-400mm.

    Light Speed AF with LUMIX DFD Focus Technology

    A new linear motor integrated into the focus system achieves approx. 275% faster1 focusing, compared to the conventional DMC-FZ200. In addition new DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology2 shortens the time to set the focus. It instantaneously calculates the distance to the subject by evaluating 2 images with different sharpness levels. As a result, ultra high-speed AF of approx. 0.09 sec3 (wide-end) / approx. 0.171,4 sec (tele-end) is achieved.

    5-AXIS Correction / Tilt Correction

    The HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) + with 5-axis correction* gives you blur-less, one-handed video shooting ability. It detects and compensates for the camera's 5 types of movement – horizontal, vertical, axis of rotation, vertical rotation and horizontal rotation. The Level Shot Function* detects the image's horizontal line and maintains it even if the camera is tilted. It takes stable video even in high-angle, blind recording.

    *HYBRID O.I.S.+ and Level Shot Function do not work in 4K video recording.

    Unwire your Creativity with Remote WIFI Shooting

    Smartphone Enabled Remote Shooting / Remote ViewWith the Panasonic Image App, you can utilize a smartphone or tablet as a remote controller to zoom, set the focus and shoot from a distance.

    Easy ShareInstantly upload and share images on social media using the Panasonic Image App on a smartphone or tablet.

    Easy ConnectionSimply touching an NFC-compatible smartphone / tablet to the camera, or scanning the QR code connects to WiFi.

    GeotaggingTag location information to the image by utilizing the GPS log of a smartphone / tablet and share it to the preferred social media.

    Macro Photography to 3cm

    Stunning macro shots can be shot with minimum focusing distance of 3cm. You can enjoy shooting close-up shots with the DMC-FZ1000 only to express spectacular details of flowers, insects and so on.

    In-camera Creative Control / Creative Panorama

    In-camera Creative Control adds artistic and original expression to your photos and videos. Plus, create vertical / horizontal panoramic photos with a unique touch just by swiveling the camera.[Filter Effects] Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome**, Silky Monochrome**, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect*, Toy Pop*, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect*, Soft Focus**, Fantasy, Star Filter**, One Point Color, Sunshine*,**

    *Cannot be used in Creative Panorama.

    ** Cannot be used in video recording

    Enjoy a Greater Control over Creativity with in-Camera Contr

    Multiple Accessory Options to Choose From

    For a more rewarding Hybrid Photography experience, add an optional External Flash (DMW-FL580L) with built-in LCD video light.

    The FZ1000 videos offer high-quality, highly realistic Dolby Digital stereo sound from a built-in microphone. A stereo zoom microphone features a zoom noise reduction system, and a Auto Wind Cut function blocks out most of the noise from background wind. With the optional DMW-MS2* Stereo/Shotgun Microphone, you can adjust the sound gathering characteristics to match the shooting situation. The impressive flexibility of DMC-FZ1000 goes far beyond the limit of conventional bridge camera.

    * Sold separately.

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    Product Description

    The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000 long zoom digital camera offers 4K video features and a Leica DC lens with 24x zoom and a bright F2. 8 aperture across the entire zoom range. capture moments with superb 4K imaging performance in both video and exclusive 4K PHOTO. The 4K PHOTO function can be used in three different modes, all allowing you to capture that perfect moment at a high burst Rate of 30 frames/photos per second. 4K video delivers a far more intense viewing experience that is four times larger than full HD, resulting in a much higher level of detail. Built into a splash proof/dustproof rugged camera body The Leica lens offers 5 axis hybrid optical image stabilization assures steady photos and videos, and a high sensitivity sensor with superb low light image quality. The LUMIX FZ1000 digital camera features a snug, hand-fitting grip and an intuitive level of operation. Control remotely by using the Panasonic image app on your Wi-Fi enabled smartphone or tablet. View The image, set the focus, or release the shutter from a distance, and then transfer images for sharing on social media. The creative panorama function allows you to create Dynamic panoramic photos by simply panning the camera. Panasonic depth-from-defocus (DFD) auto focus (AF) technology instantly calculates the distance between foreground and backilogramround and quickly brings the subject into focus in one fast, continuous movement. Disclaimer: 35 mm camera equivalent: 25-600 mm. 4K photo feature extracts megapixels photo out of a 4K video sequence up to QFHD: 3840 x 2160 Pixels, 30 fps, 100Mbit/s. 4K photo feature extracts megapixels photo out of a 4K video sequence up to QFHD: 3840 x 2160 Pixels, 30 fps, 100Mbit/s. 5-Axis hybrid O. I. S. Works in video recording except for 4K video recording.


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    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    765 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the image quality, performance, and ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it takes great pictures, the build quality is good, and the lens quality is great. Some appreciate the focus, value, and video quality. Opinions are mixed on zoom.

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    180 customers mention153 positive27 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say it takes great pictures, has a beautiful crystal clear EVF, and has good very close-up shot capability. They also mention that the 4K video is very nice, but it does suffer from a bit of jellyvision. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality of this digital camera.

    "...I don't know whether it will do this on other TVs. This is really helpful for portraits where you want the subject to be able to see their image..." Read more

    "...Many were macro shots of new products and such. Those turned out very nicely. The vastmajority were on mostly auto settings with ISO of 125...." Read more

    "...Excellent image quality and impressive (16X) zoom range. Videos shot in 4K are much sharper and more detailed than anything from most 1080p..." Read more

    "...So easy to get great shots.It also did excellent for indoors people pics, without flash. Plenty of light for great indoor pics of family." Read more

    149 customers mention120 positive29 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it's the best bridge camera ever built, with a great lens and impressive build quality. They also say the 4K video quality is fantastic and has sparked an interest in photography. Overall, customers say it is a good all-around camera and a fantastic choice for pros.

    "...flip out LCD monitor, I should note that the flip out on the FZ1000 is nice and flexible -- and remains very useful under certain circumstances --..." Read more

    "...It did very well even in low light situations. This is a great video camera. Period...." Read more

    "...Nice and light (under 2 lb) and well balanced. So easy to get great shots.It also did excellent for indoors people pics, without flash...." Read more

    "...In between, well, it is impressive. I also like that the images display beautiful tonal gradations...." Read more

    78 customers mention62 positive16 negative

    Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They mention that the view finder is very bright, has an excellent electronic viewfinder, and does a good job on low light. The lens performs well, and the auto-focus is the fastest of any camera they've ever used. They are impressed by the combination of performance and feature set for the price, and say that it is masterful with everything it does.

    "...Fourth, very very important, it's easier to take photos outdoors with your eye pressed against the viewfinder excluding extraneous light than it is..." Read more

    "...I did not experiment a lot with settings but have no complaints. It did very well even in low light situations. This is a great video camera. Period...." Read more

    "...adjustment of overall image contrast, as well as separate control over highlight contrast and shadow contrast...." Read more

    "...Plenty of light for great indoor pics of family." Read more

    74 customers mention62 positive12 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to use and user friendly. They say the handling is easy, the viewfinder is large and sharp, and the menu is easy to navigate and learn. Customers also say the camera is convenient and takes sharp photos. They mention that the stabilization is fantastic and the setup was pretty easy.

    "...Third, I find it easier and faster to navigate menus and to change settings like F-stop and ISO and shutter speed when the camera is pressed against..." Read more

    "...The image quality is excellent and working with the files is a pleasure...." Read more

    "...Not complicated, jim can play with the fancy settings, special effects etc, I want to be able to turn it on, point, and shoot...." Read more

    "...of mid-range SLRs with kit lenses and I think this is a good alternative for beginners - especially with the bonus of 4k video recording...." Read more

    66 customers mention51 positive15 negative

    Customers like the focus of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it has a very fast autofocus, the speed of multiple shots is astounding, and the slow motion capability is great. The autofocus capabilities are simple to use, and it turns on in less than a second.

    "...== Fast focusing and fast determination of exposure settings and almost zero shutter lag, which allows the capturing of fleeting events...." Read more

    "...The autofocus is really fast and accurate. The manual focus is good considering that the ring is not actually connected to the lens using a fly by..." Read more

    "...2. Manual focus for precision focusing of cityscapes, landscapes, etc. 3. Easy remote control from my tablet using the Panasonic Image App. 4...." Read more

    "...I've been really impressed with this camera in terms of its operating speed, its zoom, its ergonomics, and the photos and videos I've taken...." Read more

    45 customers mention40 positive5 negative

    Customers like the value of the digital camera. They say it's the best 4K camera under $700, has awesome range, and has a great feature set. Customers also say it’s versatile, affordable, and a very frugal buy. They mention that it performs like a much more expensive camera, and is an inexpensive way to capture video.

    "...The price of the camera is competitive with that of mid-range SLRs with kit lenses and I think this is a good alternative for beginners - especially..." Read more

    "...But I'm giving it five stars anyway because it's an awesome camera for the money, and an awesome camera in general...." Read more

    "...(click either the 32bit or 64bit version to match your computer) It's FREE and virus free.... http://stereo.jpn.org/eng/stphmkr/..." Read more

    "...This camera is expensive. But worth the money, to me, for not having to change lenses anymore...." Read more

    39 customers mention31 positive8 negative

    Customers like the video quality of the camera. They say it shoots adequate video, high quality, smooth, and awesome footage. The camera is suitable for professional video use and is ideal for general purpose. It has very nice video features and a long lens. It can also be used at night with good results.

    "...exposure settings and almost zero shutter lag, which allows the capturing of fleeting events...." Read more

    "...I previously used the FZ200 for it's convenience. It shoots adequate video but the stills are very limited...." Read more

    "...the video quality is amazing.. seriously, like being there in person...." Read more

    "...I think the FZ1000 ability to record smooth, high quality video is going to help me get to the next level in terms of videography...." Read more

    69 customers mention44 positive25 negative

    Customers are mixed about the zoom of the digital camera. Some mention it has a great zoom, with stabilization, and a wide angle to 400 zoom. They say it has fantastic focal range and great ability for bokeh with the full size sensor. However, others say that it's slow.

    "...Compared to most point and shoot cameras this has noticeable depth of field and decent bokeh. The autofocus is really fast and accurate...." Read more

    "...What a perfect camera for this mission. Wide angle to 400 zoom allowed taking pictures of animals right nearby to ones a half mile away...." Read more

    "...Panasonic smartphone app does permit a smooth zoom, but it's still very fast, and it only works with Wi-Fi, which doesn't help much in the field...." Read more

    "...really impressed with this camera in terms of its operating speed, its zoom, its ergonomics, and the photos and videos I've taken...." Read more

    Superlative viewfinder makes this an A+ camera: insanely good image stabilization (see handheld photo of moon)
    5 Stars
    Superlative viewfinder makes this an A+ camera: insanely good image stabilization (see handheld photo of moon)
    PROS == By far the most important thing that makes me like this camera is the viewfinder, with a large and bright display that provides WYSYWIG when in automatic mode (i.e. what you see is what you get). It is a gianl improvement over LCD monitors, both flip-out and on the back of the camera, for several reasons:First and foremost, I can see with significantly greater clarity through the viewfinder than on an LCD monitor. And... very very crucial .... photography is all about seeing.Second, I find that when I use the viewfinder, the camera is easier to control, because when it is pressed up against my face, my fingers are much closer to the camera than when I am using an LCD monitor. Unlike with an LCD monitor, my fingers are in a constant orientation with respect to the camera, which helps me to better access the controls without having to look at them.Third, I find it easier and faster to navigate menus and to change settings like F-stop and ISO and shutter speed when the camera is pressed against my face.Fourth, very very important, it's easier to take photos outdoors with your eye pressed against the viewfinder excluding extraneous light than it is with an LCD monitor, especially under bright sun..Before closing my comments about the viewfinder versus the flip out LCD monitor, I should note that the flip out on the FZ1000 is nice and flexible -- and remains very useful under certain circumstances -- if you want to shoot from low down in a situation where you don't want to bend, or high up if you are in a crowd or need to see over some other obstacle. But most of the time these days I find myself shooting from the viewfinder, because I can see so much better..== Excellent performance in indoor photographyI originally got this cam because I wanted to take pictures indoors under normal levels of artificial light with ultra rapid focus and exposure control. By "normal levels of artificial light" I mean no light coming in from windows, no special artificial lighting, and no flash. Just the amount of light you would get in a normally lit windowless office or in a living room at night time or in a furniture showroom.This cam is very good at doing this when it is in automatic mode, yielding amazingly good hand held pix in poor light, at incredibly low shutter speeds like a quarter of a second, without a tripod, because of superlatively strong image stabilization, and this happens even at substantial zooms like 200mm. Any camera without image stabilization would be showing huge amounts of blur and shake. And I should add that color balance in low artificial light is good, when in automatic mode.With candid pictures of people under normal living room lighting at night time, the FZ1000 usually does surprisingly well in automatic mode. I was enormously surprised to find that with exposure of one quarter second, most pictures of most people come out quite well, because with most people, there is much less movement than I expected to find - except when the person is speaking or eating.As might be expected, under low light the FZ1000 in automatic mode does not do well in capturing rapidly moving people or other objects. But setting a high shutter speed and a high ISO value this camera copes quite well. It's true that high ISO's make photos more grainy, but in pictures of people it's the expression that counts, IMHO.In this regard, shooting in low light, the FZ1000 and FZ200 are about equivalent.== Crisp controls that are not mushy or muddy.== The camera is the result of a collaboration between Leica and Panasonic, and has nearly identical hardware to a Leica V-Lux Type 114 that costs a lot more, though the software is different.== High capacity zoom lens immensely improve the ability to take good pictures, because one can often get closeups of subjects that would be hard or impossible to get close to, and because one has much more flexibility in determining what to include and what to exclude from the picture. On the FZ1000 the 400mm optical zoom magnifies images to eight times a normal 50mm lens and with digital zoom to 1600mm you can get 32 times normal magnification. Picture quality is excellent up to 400, and in my opinion remains quite good at 800mm when there's plenty of light.== Fast focusing and fast determination of exposure settings and almost zero shutter lag, which allows the capturing of fleeting events.== In my opinion feels solid and well built.== Allows me to display live images on a Panasonic Viera TV set via HDMI cable. I don't know whether it will do this on other TVs. This is really helpful for portraits where you want the subject to be able to see their image on a TV screen so that they can adjust their expression.CONS== This camera is a bit of a power hog. If you want to shoot a lot of footage Take several spare batteries with you . I think it gets worse when image stabilization is switched on.== In SCN mode there are far too many presets that differ only by tiny amounts. And one very valuable preset that was in the FZ200 has been deleted, namely the "Through glass" preset, that improved images taken through glass windows.CONCLUSIONSThis camera is very flexible and takes excellent pictures in automatic mode in a huge variety of situations. Some folks sneer about "point and shoot" automation, but I really like a well designed automatic mode because it allows me to concentrate on the content of the picture rather than worrying about settings, and lets me grab shots that I would otherwise miss. I think that about 9 times out of 10, automatic mode on this camera does a better job than I would do if I spent time fiddling in manual mode.P.S. I attach a hand held photo of the moon taken with maximum extended zoom of 3200 mm, leaning against a car for the hand held shot. This shot demonstrates the incredibly good image stabilization offered by the FZ1000. This image has had no postprocessing and is not cropped. To achieve maximum zoom, I set Program mode, electronic zoom enabled, picture size of 5MB (and not the 20MB option).
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative viewfinder makes this an A+ camera: insanely good image stabilization (see handheld photo of moon)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
    PROS

    == By far the most important thing that makes me like this camera is the viewfinder, with a large and bright display that provides WYSYWIG when in automatic mode (i.e. what you see is what you get). It is a gianl improvement over LCD monitors, both flip-out and on the back of the camera, for several reasons:

    First and foremost, I can see with significantly greater clarity through the viewfinder than on an LCD monitor. And... very very crucial .... photography is all about seeing.

    Second, I find that when I use the viewfinder, the camera is easier to control, because when it is pressed up against my face, my fingers are much closer to the camera than when I am using an LCD monitor. Unlike with an LCD monitor, my fingers are in a constant orientation with respect to the camera, which helps me to better access the controls without having to look at them.

    Third, I find it easier and faster to navigate menus and to change settings like F-stop and ISO and shutter speed when the camera is pressed against my face.

    Fourth, very very important, it's easier to take photos outdoors with your eye pressed against the viewfinder excluding extraneous light than it is with an LCD monitor, especially under bright sun..

    Before closing my comments about the viewfinder versus the flip out LCD monitor, I should note that the flip out on the FZ1000 is nice and flexible -- and remains very useful under certain circumstances -- if you want to shoot from low down in a situation where you don't want to bend, or high up if you are in a crowd or need to see over some other obstacle. But most of the time these days I find myself shooting from the viewfinder, because I can see so much better..

    == Excellent performance in indoor photography

    I originally got this cam because I wanted to take pictures indoors under normal levels of artificial light with ultra rapid focus and exposure control. By "normal levels of artificial light" I mean no light coming in from windows, no special artificial lighting, and no flash. Just the amount of light you would get in a normally lit windowless office or in a living room at night time or in a furniture showroom.

    This cam is very good at doing this when it is in automatic mode, yielding amazingly good hand held pix in poor light, at incredibly low shutter speeds like a quarter of a second, without a tripod, because of superlatively strong image stabilization, and this happens even at substantial zooms like 200mm. Any camera without image stabilization would be showing huge amounts of blur and shake. And I should add that color balance in low artificial light is good, when in automatic mode.

    With candid pictures of people under normal living room lighting at night time, the FZ1000 usually does surprisingly well in automatic mode. I was enormously surprised to find that with exposure of one quarter second, most pictures of most people come out quite well, because with most people, there is much less movement than I expected to find - except when the person is speaking or eating.

    As might be expected, under low light the FZ1000 in automatic mode does not do well in capturing rapidly moving people or other objects. But setting a high shutter speed and a high ISO value this camera copes quite well. It's true that high ISO's make photos more grainy, but in pictures of people it's the expression that counts, IMHO.

    In this regard, shooting in low light, the FZ1000 and FZ200 are about equivalent.

    == Crisp controls that are not mushy or muddy.

    == The camera is the result of a collaboration between Leica and Panasonic, and has nearly identical hardware to a Leica V-Lux Type 114 that costs a lot more, though the software is different.

    == High capacity zoom lens immensely improve the ability to take good pictures, because one can often get closeups of subjects that would be hard or impossible to get close to, and because one has much more flexibility in determining what to include and what to exclude from the picture. On the FZ1000 the 400mm optical zoom magnifies images to eight times a normal 50mm lens and with digital zoom to 1600mm you can get 32 times normal magnification. Picture quality is excellent up to 400, and in my opinion remains quite good at 800mm when there's plenty of light.

    == Fast focusing and fast determination of exposure settings and almost zero shutter lag, which allows the capturing of fleeting events.

    == In my opinion feels solid and well built.

    == Allows me to display live images on a Panasonic Viera TV set via HDMI cable. I don't know whether it will do this on other TVs. This is really helpful for portraits where you want the subject to be able to see their image on a TV screen so that they can adjust their expression.

    CONS

    == This camera is a bit of a power hog. If you want to shoot a lot of footage Take several spare batteries with you . I think it gets worse when image stabilization is switched on.

    == In SCN mode there are far too many presets that differ only by tiny amounts. And one very valuable preset that was in the FZ200 has been deleted, namely the "Through glass" preset, that improved images taken through glass windows.

    CONCLUSIONS

    This camera is very flexible and takes excellent pictures in automatic mode in a huge variety of situations. Some folks sneer about "point and shoot" automation, but I really like a well designed automatic mode because it allows me to concentrate on the content of the picture rather than worrying about settings, and lets me grab shots that I would otherwise miss. I think that about 9 times out of 10, automatic mode on this camera does a better job than I would do if I spent time fiddling in manual mode.

    P.S. I attach a hand held photo of the moon taken with maximum extended zoom of 3200 mm, leaning against a car for the hand held shot. This shot demonstrates the incredibly good image stabilization offered by the FZ1000. This image has had no postprocessing and is not cropped. To achieve maximum zoom, I set Program mode, electronic zoom enabled, picture size of 5MB (and not the 20MB option).
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    Arturo Robles Gil Chavez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mi experiencia acumulada a lo largo de 50 años cómo fotógrafo profesional.
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 3, 2020
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    Arturo Robles Gil Chavez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mi experiencia acumulada a lo largo de 50 años cómo fotógrafo profesional.
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 3, 2020
    Panasonic Lumix FZ 1000K es una de las mejores cámaras en el mercado, para tener una idea más clara de lo qué estoy diciendo, en algunos aspectos supera a la nueva cámara Nikon COOLPIX P950 la cúal tambien tengo sin menospreciar la extraordinaria calidad de Nikon. Después de haber hecho un exhaustivo comparativo de ambas cámaras, encuentro lo siguiente: El sistema de autoenfoque de Lumix es más rápido y eficiente así cómo las capturas en foto y vídeo de primeros planos, insectos por citar un ejemplo, es posible grabar o fotografiar acercamientos masivos qué permiten ver hasta los más mínimos detalles con absoluta definición, contraste y una gama de colores formidable. En éste sentido, desafortunadamente no puede equiparar con Lumix las funciones de enfoque y macro fotografía. Sin el menor rasgo de dudas, le doy cinco estrellas a está formidable cámara digital.
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    Rene Alvarez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous camera in every sense.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2019
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    Rene Alvarez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous camera in every sense.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2019
    I am a amateur photographer who has tried different cameras/brands in his life. This is by far the best one in every dimension. The JPEG engine is superior and produces stunning photos with bright colors. Most of them do not require post-processing which is good for a photographer like me who does not have the time to process every photograph taken.

    The CONS are:

    1. Heavy and bulky in comparison to other cameras,
    2. The automatic exposure control is not the best and forces you to manually adjust exposure when the sun is too bright (e.g. at noon) or when there is not enough light (e.g. overcast days).
    3. It takes a lot of time to fully learn how to control the camera and its multiple adjustments. Too many options make it difficult to set it up easily.

    Having said that, I love it and totally recommend it to anyone who would like to have a travel camera that takes stunning pictures and excellent videos without the need of post processing (please see attached picture).
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    Victor W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing travel zoom camera with a sharp lens and reasonable price
    Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2019
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    Victor W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing travel zoom camera with a sharp lens and reasonable price
    Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2019
    Compared with my other DSLR and mirrorless cameras, this camera is light weight although the size is similar.

    This wonderful Lumiz FZ1000 is sure a gem at the price I paid at $579 Cdn. Images are also comparable, or even better in some conditions, than my Nikon D90 and J1. The decent stabilized zoom comes in handy too.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars The camera seems excellent though I have not used all its features yet
    Reviewed in India on January 8, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This product includes the awe factor
    Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2021
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