While we no longer rent this product, we do carry the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and DMC-FZ2500. You may find alternatives in the Recommended section on the left-hand side of this page.
4K video capture
20.1MP 1.0-inch high-sensitivity MOS sensor
16x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit zoom
Built-in HYBRID OIS image stabilization
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a large-sensor, point-and-shoot bridge camera. If you’re looking for an updated version, check out the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II or the DMC-FZ2500.
Large Sensor. The 20.1MP 1.0-inch high-sensitivity MOS sensor lets you capture high-quality images and video at higher ISOs. The large sensor and image processor come together to provide fast performance, allowing 50 fps using an electronic shutter, 12 fps with a mechanical shutter, or 7 fps with a mechanical shutter and continuous AF.
16x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Zoom. The integrated lens offers a 25-400mm f/2.8-4 equivalent focal length that covers the wide to super telephoto range. The relatively fast f/2.8-4 variable aperture gives you the flexibility to shoot in low light when needed, as well as limited subject/background isolation.
Five-Axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilization. This optical image stabilizer offers correction on five different axes, making the somewhat limited f/4 aperture at 400mm much more useful.
4K Video Capture. Rather than just including video to appease the masses, the FZ1000 features class-leading 4K QFHD video capture at 30p with a high bit rate of 100Mbps in MP4 format. Additionally, it shoots Full HD 1080 video at 60p, 30p, 24p, or 60i in AVCHD. There’s a built-in stereo zoom mic for capturing in-camera AAC or Dolby audio, and a 3.5mm input for connecting an external mic. Please note that 4K capture requires the use of a UHS Speed Class 3 memory card.
Light-Speed Autofocus. Bridge cameras aren’t typically known for their autofocus performance, but the FZ1000 has a little help from the company’s flagship GH4. Not only does it use the same image processor as the GH4, but it also inherits the LUMIX DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology. This, in combination with the fast linear AF motor, provides near-instantaneous focus with extreme accuracy.
Other Notable Features. The FZ1000 offers two methods to compose and view images: the 0.39-inch 2,359k-Dot OLED Electronic viewfinder and the 3.0-inch 921k-Dot Free-Angle rear LCD. Both methods offer 100% framing accuracy and anti-reflective coatings for uninhibited performance in bright lighting conditions. Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables wireless image transfer and remote operation with a smartphone, and there’s a wide variety of Scene and Photo Style modes for in-camera capture. The included lithium-ion battery is rated for 360 shots per charge, while images and video are recorded to SDHC/XC memory cards.
