Panasonic FZ1000 Hands-On Field Test

4K recording, a 1" type sensor camera with a 25-400mm equivalent F2.8-4 lens for under a grand? Panasonic is on a roll. In this episode TCSTV's Chris Niccolls takes a look at the incredibly powerful Panasonic FZ1000 to see if it can really be as impressive as the specs look on paper.
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[@VoIcanoman]

I'm still using my FZ1000, and it's still performing impeccably. As I exclusively use it for photography (I don't take advantage of the video features), there's no doubt that the versatility it provides is key. Also, it has both RAW format, and a 1 inch sensor, neither of which were common in bridge cameras at the time it was made (those, plus the 25-400 mm lens, with a max aperture of f4.0 at full zoom, are the primary reasons I purchased this, and they're what keep me going back to it whenever I'm doing serious photography, i.e. when a cellphone camera just won't do). Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't point out the autofocus; like, I do use manual focus a lot of the time, as it gives me a lot of control given the type of photos I'm taking, but when I'm in a rush, and a subject just isn't going to sit still for me, the autofocus is like a little laser-beam, perfectly snapping exactly what I want to see into focus. Seriously - these things were $900 USD at launch. For the price, they give you serious quality. Maybe not quite what a DSLR will give you (especially in the low-light, high ISO ranges), but to get the versatility that the FZ1000 offers would require spending upwards of $3,000 USD for a decent entry-level DSLR and zoom lens (Canon sells a 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens for $2,200 USD - I'm sure the image quality it produces is excellent, but is it excellent ENOUGH to spend that money when you can spend $900 on something that'll get you 90% of the way there...with a slightly-larger max-zoom aperture, PLUS being able to shoot at 25 mm, instead of 100 mm, when fully zoomed-out?).

[@BradHolkesvig]

I just read your comment and I have the same camera that I bought from a guy in January of 2022 that he got for a present several years ago. He only took about 12 shots with it so it was like brand new to me. I paid 290 euros for it and I have taken many thousands of shots with it since then. It still for sale in a big mall here in Barcelona for 799 euros but last fall it was on sale for a few months for 500 euros. So I got quite a bargain when I bought this camera. There are so many different settings on this camera that it will take me another few years just to learn what it's capable of doing because of my poor memory. I used the camera of my android phone for 4 years but this camera is superior to that old phone that doesn't work anymore. I have used the 4k video recorder in his camera and it produces very high quality videos on my laptop. I would love to see them on a big screen to see how good a quality my videos are but so far, I haven't checked that out. As far as the photos, I share them in several groups that I'm involved with on three different social media platforms and now I have many followers who love them. I know that it's the kind of shots I take that makes a good photo but this camera has motivated me to take at least 2000 shots per week because it's so much easier to operate than my old android phone camera which always took a bit of time to get ready for a shot so it was useless in street photography when I needed to get a quick shot of certain people, dogs, etc. This camera works very fast and if I see an subject way in the distance, the zoom works fast to bring it into full view for me to take the shot. I would never go back to a phone camera that I would have to pay more than 1,000 euros for to get similar quality of photos and videos.

[@wildlifelvr7929]

@volcanoman, have you used this camera for wildlife, birds in flight. I'm going to Alaska and needing a good camera to hopefully capture some eagles & whales. Thanks for any input.

[@VoIcanoman]

​@@wildlifelvr7929 Unfortunately, I haven't really done much of that kind of photography. I mean, I've given it a shot a few times, but the reality is that when you're zoomed in to the max, it's hard to capture the exact moment when the bird is in frame. That said, if you set the camera to a burst setting, and used a low f-stop and high shutter speed (plus manually setting focus to infinity), I think you'd have a decent chance of getting some good shots. I just don't have the patience (and birds generally don't stick around waiting for me to get the right settings selected!). Also, 400 mm zoom (35 mm equivalent) is awesome (especially given the size of the sensor), but I don't know that it would meet all of your needs (depends on how close the birds are willing to come, I suppose). The FZ1000 is obviously a very good camera, offering a lot of versatility for a not-so-expensive price (also, when you're on a trip somewhere, it's a huge pain to carry around a bag with multiple lenses in addition to the camera body, so being able to do 80-90% of what the DSLR + 3 lenses can do, without having that drawback, is a big advantage). Personally, I think it would perform better than other cameras of similar type (as they generally have smaller sensors, which makes their frequently-superior zoom magnitude a lot less useful), but it wouldn't come close to the result you could get with a DSLR and a decent zoom lens. I have taken plenty of photos of birds NOT flying with it though, and it has never let me down for that application.

[@KeepinItReelFishing]

Fantastic review. A ton of people are eager to hear professionals opinion on a comparison between these two and you guys were first to deliver. You guys always do a great job.

[@RadostinVelchev]

I have this camera for 3 months now and WOW. Great for video! Yes it does not have the headphones but you can get general idea of the volume by the level meter. It has 4K but most people are not ready to view 4K, however the 1080p 50p is buttery smooth. No stepless aperture but the auto ISO gets this covered in most situations. I was very tempted to buy an RX10 but in my country it is $120-$130 more.

[@MosleydollMUA]

I love how I watch all these reviews and still I’m no closer to picking a f***** camera!

[@KutWrite]

That's where an old store comes in. We used to be able to fondle each camera. One would feel better & we'd buy it.

[@Whiskyreviews]

Get the canon 77d

[@cataclysmic911]

G9, Stills. GH5, Video. Period.

[@dragonfist25]

Truth 💯

[@MightiestArm]

I relate to this comment so much

[@fibromyalgiasucks2326]

You should have millions more subscribers in my opinion. Clear useful facts as well as excellent editing. I look forward to seeing your hopefully quickly increased success. Good job and thanks for the helpful video.

[@saymyname218]

Yo....I just brought one on basis of this video

[@AGag47]

You and your video partner are a great combo and a perfect fit for these videos. Fluid presentation, informative and fun to watch. Good work.

[@thierrygillard6896]

Nice and comprehensive review. Like the assertiveness and guidance of the final comments.

[@AdminTechnopedia]

Hey there.. hmmm mr. Criss Niccolls still look young (of course also mr. Jordan behind there :) but the spirit don't even degrade a bit to this day. Hope other channel not terminated as DPReview did. as many other's just so encourage by this team good work.

[@KLeeFMVs]

Thanks a bunch for all the camera reviews. It really helped me to decide which to get. This camera isn't new by any means, but I decided to just go ahead and buy it, anyways. I'm very happy with it. It's been less than a week and I'm getting the best photos I've ever had of my daughter. Wish I would have gotten it when it came out.

[@Vector_Ze]

I'm writing about a six year old review. But the FZ1000 is still on the market, which speaks well for the camera. One question your review didn't answer for me...will the camera do time exposure stills, and if so for what durations?

[@BGoldtone]

What a great review of this new camera. Pro presentation all the way! Great job!

[@AngelaCMurphy-Connie]

I have the FZ1000 for 3 months now and I LOVE IT!!

[@SpectorTippy]

One of the best reviews that I've seen. It's now older camera but I still may get this nice used one on the bay.

[@nefflz]

impressed by the sophisticated low-light test for video!

[@NeilsIn]

I've been waiting eagerly to hear everything you've just confirmed for me! My biggest concern is the weather seal, and that's not a big concern! :D

[@jimbo33]

Love your videos! All are informative and the presentation is unrivaled. Thx!

[@amosjsoma]

I really appreciate your frank and honest review videos. They are among the best on the web. I'm giving up my Canon 60d and trying to decide between the GX7, Sony a6000 and this camera. I'm not a pro and do little to no video. I've always thought I needed interchangeable lenses but no this camera makes me wonder why. I haven't made up my mind yet but your vids are helping. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@RockstarLittle]

I'm looking for a low price amateur documentary filming 4k camera, I really wanted the 4k to future proof. This looked very tempting but one thing that erked me was the low light iso rating for video. What would you guys say is a good choice in my situation?

[@ManolitoMystiq]

+RockstarLittle The LX-100.

[@alanpeterson2160]

@@ManolitoMystiq does the LX-100 record time-lapse video ?

[@feikemanting5258]

hey just wondering, what did u end up going with. Im in the same boat rn

[@aram5642]

A fantastic way of reviewing. Now, that's what I call hands-on! Hope you will be able to shoot a video on the Mark2 version - esp when it comes to various focus options advertised, such as Depth From Defocus.

[@xperience-media7396]

Wow new cameras are coming thick and fast - great review btw

[@sheek3]

Jordan, just got to compliment you on the scene transition at 5:30. So smooth.

[@Rambalac]

You can freely select focus areas on GH4 too. Lumix GH4 free multizone autofocus

[@tokyojerry]

Love this camera as an all-in-one, run-and-gun camera, to shoot macro to normal and zoom. And to obtain f4.0 at 400mm is something most cameras and lenses won't give you. It is the ONLY camera in my history of camera I purchased twice. Bought it when it first released in mid-2014. Used it through February of this year, then sold it. After a lapse of time I regretted that move and repurchased again on auction. Loving the welcome home of round two of this camera. Am now considering the Canon G5x which just released today here in Japan. That will fill the gap for me when I want compactness in low light conditions (pub, party, etc.) providing a brighter lens (f1.8 - f2.8, RX100 competitor) and then the FZ1000 can fill in with f2.8 - f4.0 for all other normal shooting environments... macro, normal or zoom.

[@LooneyZRJ]

Thanks for an extremely helpful video, great you mentioned the 37mm vs 25mm in 4K, I wouldn't have thought of that. I was on the edge of my seat incase the camera hit the ground, no strap? Small point but could be expensive

[@Hyuts]

I bought the Sony alpha a6000 about a 2 weeks ago. My school lent me this Lumix 2 days after and I am having quite a bit of trouble deciding if I should return the Sony and get the Lumix. Great video also!

[@Patrick3331]

Thanks for the informative review. Well done.

[@pelmers]

Especially for these long bridge cameras, please put the focal length on the sample shots, along with aperture, shutter, etc.

[@Nonius9]

This guy is Deco, I didnt know that he retired after play in Barcelona FC...

[@Scratchen2]

Another great review, thank you guys!

[@johnroberts6695]

Exceptional review! The camera should do fine in light rain or sprinkle. Not in heavy rain, but don't underestimate it.

[@alanmcleans]

Great review once again guys. I procrastinated on buying the RX10 and thing I will buy the FZ. Can't believe they would omit a headphone jack and ND filter though, which would have made the FZ unbelievable.

[@chartswupark1]

that's a perfect camera, sharp focus ! and resionable price. i will think about it.

[@rufusleakin163]

On the Intelligent Auto setting, you can go to the menu and link on IA+. You can then go up to 800 mm. This is the only setting where that's possible.

[@ARCUS1200]

I have ordered my Panasonic FZ1000 yesterday on amazon.de for only 710,- euros included shipping, tax and handling (I get it delivered saturday 23rd of januari together with 2 U3 64Gb SD cards and screenprotector for 789,43 euro included shipping, tax and handling!). I really think this camera will be hard to beat right now in price and quality. I watched a lot of UHD video's shot with the FZ1000 and I am really impressed with the quality (just make sure you shoot in 4k/UHD always and downgrade to 1080p eventually). Like stated in the description: the 20,1 Megapixel 1" sensor, 4K recording, f2.8-4 zoomlens, fast autofocus, microphone in (more important for me then headphone out really, i just put in my Roland binaural microphones in and i have the best 3d sound experience together with sharp 4k video) and the fact it has a built in flash and flash hotshoe for triggering big flash units really made me order this camera. Also the very good viewfinder and articulating screen, Clean HDMI output plus it can be operated on your smartphone by WiFi makes it really one of the best camera's out there at this moment. I just need to order some extra batterys, UV filter, variable ND filter and (if it's compatible) an Atomos Ninja2 HDMI recorder.

[@paulhills1967]

Excellent review - thanks

[@2dnxtdimension]

The FZ 1000 seems to be a fantastic choice, though, like TCS said I wish there were better codecs and bit rates for the 1080p mode. Also, I love were these bridge camera's are going.. In the future, these could come up with even bigger sensors, which means, even better IQ and much better high ISO performance.

[@XHItube]

I am waiting for your LX vs RX comparison. We know that the first is coming. ;) Greta review as always. :)

[@AKB_48]

Good review Chris !

[@LewisGething]

In the description you mention it has a 25-400mm f/2.8-4 lens, which I hate to say is incorrect. In 35mm terms, the lens is equivalent to a 25-400mm f/7.6-10.8, since you also have to multiply the aperture by the crop factor :) Great video nonetheless, I always enjoy watching TCSTV so keep up the great work.

[@jasonsong86]

well actually it is still f/2.8-4 in terms of light hitting the sensor. its the depth of field (bokeh) equivalent to a f/7.6-10.8 on a 35mm camera.

[@MississippiParkour]

Not this again...

[@rufus001]

Spot on Lewis! It's pointless to convert one figure to a 35mm equivalent but not the other.

[@LewisGething]

PeeHooo I didn't say that the light intensity changed. My point was that converting the focal length to 35mm equivalent but not the aperture is wrong.

[@rufus001]

Lewis Gething I simply don't understand why people don't get it Lewis. Why quote an uncorrected figure next to a corrected 35mm figure? Just say 25-400mm fov(35mm equiv) and nobody would complain.

[@codyrobinson22]

It has been confirmed on multiple rumor sites that indeed the FZ1000 has the same sensor as the RX10.

[@microdac]

Very, very good review. Thank you!

[@jorgeespana4]

Stabilizer works displaying the zoom at 400 mm, thank you very much.

[@ObelixCMM]

Great review guys! Nice to see competition for Sony RX10, I always liked that camera but price was to high.

[@DavidMorehead]

Thanks for your review. It was very informative and fair. I bought this camera when it came out and I have gotten some amazing pics with it. I love the really long zoom and never having to carry and change lenses. I haven't done much with video using this camera. I think that was because I prefer the convenience of getting video with my Samsung Galaxy S9 plus. I might check out the 4K setting. I don't like when cameras crop the video on 4k. That might be why I never used it.

[@SantosEOS]

Do you guys remember if it has a Recording Time Limit? and how good was the AF on Video mode? Thanks guys, i always watch your reviews and you guys do a great job. Thanks for your time.

[@KutWrite]

Well done! This is pushing me more towards just a GX8 for serious shooting and keeping my older Canon S95 as the grabber camera. Maybe someday upgrade that to maybe an LX20 if they create one.

[@TopflighttradesPremium]

I have no idea what youre talking about but this was an excellent review. Thank you!!

[@huantino8437]

Bạn có đang quay video này bằng lumix fz1000 không

[@Yman83464z]

Planning on getting one of these in January on my trip to the US. But I have a problem: I just gave up on using my Nikon D7000: I guess we are not all going to be artistic photographers who can learn to use manual settings very well, and I really got tired of having to handle and take care of many changeable lenses [I got me a 50mm Prime, and a 24-85mm Prime] and lugging. I just got tired and realised I simply should go back to [more or less] a simple Point and Shoot. So I have put my D7000 out on sale. [Went back to my old, simple Olympus SP 800UZ point and shoot for now.] But since I can afford it, I want to get something that is bigger and better [BUT still can be used as a basic Point and Shoot, more or less.]. The FZ1000 seems to fit! I take family pictures and pictures on the range, with some close-ups of firearms I'm working on. Yes, I print a few, but most go online. Now, my question is - can I use the FZ1000 as a "higher-level" point-and-shoot type camera? Now, I know it is why its called a "Bridge" camera, but I would really like to know. Can I just put this in "Auto" setting and use this for reasonably good holiday snaps, family stuff, zoomed pics etc? Without seeming like a twerp? [Apologies to all twerps out there!] I have been DROOLING over this FZ1000!

[@1barnet1]

Really good hands-on so quickly after the release. I am wondering about 1 thing though. With the d3300 review you guys said something like canon did better do something with their entry-level. They released the 1200d since that review. Is it so bad that you guys ain't interested in making a small video?

[@Ranblv]

Looks like a great all purpose travel camera.

[@PeglegMediaX]

good review as always. Doesn't panasonic have a 3rd camera coming out with 4k soon? and what do you use for audio on these videos, i heard 0 wind

[@TSTechGear]

good review, but one thing missing was mentioning the IS during filming. Panasonic has a great hybrid IS on camcorders, would be nice to see if it is any good here. Compared with the Gh4 which doesn't have IS. but you didn't mention it. :(

[@aronisink1]

Nice. Looks like pain hit a home run . If you want to use a mic check out shure, they have a mic that you can monitor your audio with your headpones and record a second track. Great review..

[@Radioactive_11]

Great review guys!! Subscribed. Wanting to get in photography. Would u recommend this as my first SLR?

[@KeywordManagement]

Great review...wish you had mentioned a couple other important items such as 5 axis image stabilization and 120FPS video.

[@laurentlapierre4977]

Great review ! Shooting video, is there any *slow* zooming capability? - maybe using the zoom ring not the zoom button? That's the main minor complaint I have for my FZ-200 - 2 speeds zoom button but not smart enough - low speed still much too quick during a video shoot...

[@catsaway1]

Great review video of the new Panasonic camera FZ 1000 i have the FZ 48 and use the macro zoom quite a lot does this camera have the Macro zoom?

[@ramonsamson6195]

Chris, why don't you use the strap when you handle cameras??? It gives me the butterflies when you shoot near water! (Great Video guys!!!) :D

[@shahinghojoghi8335]

you guys are quick!

[@Radioactive_11]

Considering the price and the 4K capability

[@joeincident2043]

could you do the full review of Leica V-Lux type 114 please,its a same body to FZ1000 but got more feature

[@AndreAlforque]

Thanks for helping a Prime Day purchase!

[@dani.sports123]

Nice review, Congrats. I have some problems with filters, can you explain a little more about the usage of external filters? does it cause any trouble zooming or causes any type of problem? would you have any video showing how to use a external filter (on a similar camera would be plenty enough).

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

There are no issues using external filters with the FZ1000, as the front lens element does not rotate. For more on filters check out our guides to using filters on digital cameras: Filters For Digital Part 1 Filters For Digital Part 2 Thanks for watching!

[@tvurk]

*_.. THAT BEING SAID .._*

[@ifilm4k856]

haha. that being said this is a great camera! i picked one up yesterday.. im going to upload lots of 4K videos!

[@ARCUS1200]

iFilm4K I ordered mine yesterday and get it delivered next saturday! What's your experience with the camera right now? I payed 710.00 euro's for the camera only and even if the photographs will suck it will be hard to beat in price anyway when recording 4k video only at this moment. Even the LX100 is more expensive :-)

[@ARCUS1200]

***** I have looked into the Sony as well yes, but that one was more expensive (and I like also to make pictures eventually, which is pretty good with this camera due to the slightly bigger sensor probably). At this moment I take both Canon 6D with a couple of L lenses and the FZ1000 with me (the Panasonic for UHD filming and the Canon for images most of the time).

[@cataclysmic911]

Hate that saying. Once in a discussion. Any more, I walk.

[@Nightingale1989]

Awesome review, very informative. It answers a lot of my questions. I'm looking to buy this camera. :)

[@raredreamfootage]

Can you explain the punch in issue in 4K again? I thought cropping 4K in post makes for a tighter shot anyways?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

The sensor crops significantly when switching to 4K recording. This is before you do a digital crop in post. If you want 4K, but like to shoot wider angles, the GH4 is a better bet. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@TCKe]

Great review as always but you hardly mention the image stabilisation and that really important on a 600mm focal length and 4K video. I mean in someway this is competition for the much more expensive run and gun Canon XC10 not only a xmas vacation dog and kids camera. Thank as gain for your great work.

[@pgulysse1]

Chris, Jordan, Thanks for this review. Would like an update review + comparison on all Bridge/Superzoom cameras with 1" sensor available in the market: - Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 Mark II - Leica V-Lux 5 - Panasonic Lumix FZ2000/3000 - Canon Powershot G3X - Sony Cybershot RX10 Mark IV Thanks

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Excellent review.

[@OneBrighDay]

Thanks a lot. Really thinking is it worth it to get the big brother or two of these for my business.

[@AustrianGeek]

Maybe you know that - Is there really a 30 min. rec limit - Also with the NTSC (aka US) model? AND: Is there a live view out possible over the HDMI or not?

[@noezzi]

Im heavy into stock photography and a little in video. Do you think the FZ1000 would be great for stock video @ 4K? Is 24 frames really that important in stock video? Great review BTW.

[@adillafrid8718]

I'm very impressed with FZ1000 but i'd like some clarifications please: - Does any image stabilisation work when recording 4K or high speed? - Does Manual exposure work for High speed videos? - Does manual exposure Work when shooting in any B&W photo mode? - is it possible to downscale from 4K to Full Hd in-camera? - is it possible to select PAL/NTSC independently? Thanks

[@Killaclowneliquid]

Hi, I heard we could pull 8mp images from the 4k video in this camera. It that true? That sounds cool!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

You can absolutely extract single 8MP frames from the FZ1000 4K video, but there are several limitations doing this with any camera. I'll be looking at them in a video shortly. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@TerenceKearns]

TheCameraStoreTV Looking forward to that one. I the ability to pull stills from 4K wedding videos will be very trendy.

[@olmendez1]

+TheCameraStorebchtkusckhjTV

[@techmaester]

Excellent review. I would choose RX10 because weather sealing, better Full HD video features, headphone jack, and constant aperture mean more to me, albeit more expensive yet affordable if you just save up for it. Give it some time, as 4K is still rather new and very limited in most households right now, although the technology itself is already quite old in movie theaters. There is already 8K but will be years before that exists in consumer cameras.

[@hihuy3]

I prefer deep/long depth of field for videos when [almost] everything is in focus. Will this camera be able to achieve this with its minimum aperture of f8? Would FZ200 be a better choice for this? Thank you

[@rchrdsn]

It would be good if you could record your videos with the same model camera being reviewed, as you did with the RX10. I don't know if you already do this with some cameras because I haven'twatched all your videos.

[@DarrenKelly-TheCameraGuy]

Nice work guys. Would you recommend it as a B roll to the AX100? Also, when will you have stock?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Hey Darren, As we mentioned, the footage looks very AX100-esque, with a little better compression. Just remember, this is strictly a 30P camera for 4K, so it'll only be usable as a B-Cam in 30P projects. Stock is expected mid-July. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@Crustenscharbap]

Good review of a good camera. I live in Germany and the camera has 2160p25 recording mode here (PAL). Is it able to switch to the NTSC 30 fps? The video crop may cause the image stabilisation. 100Mbit/s => 12,5 Megabyte/sec. This is muuuch.

[@merysunartha6452]

Flash the firmware

[@Crustenscharbap]

+clash ongems okay I bought the LX100. Much better quality, better lowlight, smaller camera and cheaper. But only 14-75mm Zoom. In my opinion its enough. I've reseached and the PAL 25p has a reason. With 30fps lights will flicker in PAL countries.

[@133faceman]

U didn't talk about the 400mm zoom much, reason im interested in it

[@mehdihamedian6761]

Hi! Thanks for your helpful review. In have some questions to you...Is it true that the external mic in fx1000 doesnt work during the 4k filming? I want to buy one of these camera's. Which one is better do you think? For me are zoom and smooth video very important. 1- Lumix fz1000 2- Canon 750d 3- Nikon D5300

[@finix1911fc]

Hello, Can you please tell me which is the best camera for vlogging, traveling, personal moments and adventure between these (Panasonic G7, Panasonic ZF1000, Samsung NX500 and Sony α6000)... Thank you very much..

[@finix1911fc]

+Nathyn Brendan Masters Thank you..!!

[@uniquehandlewithnumbers1]

TheCameraStoreTV thx for the review! Chris for my taste delivers just the adequate information density. Regarding the FZ1000 I wonder if you could get better results experimenting with the white balance, since it obviously has a slight green cast. Maybe low light colors would get better with an adjusted white balance(with whitegreen paper in front?). Also good to know was, if low light grain of the GH4 is so much superior justifying an extra 1000 bugs. Especially because you won't get a comparable Leica lens(or is there?) for flexability.

[@jayplamenco6679]

awesome review!!! "very, very" good :) !!! love this camera!

[@MrErickNilson]

Excellent digital camera! I have a Panasonic Lumix FH 8 and already put almost 6000 photos in Panoramio and Google Views. I want to buy a Panasonic FZ 200 soon. Visit Brazil!

[@wacka2]

great review , thanks

[@bazyrkyrsbunker5842]

If you were in a situation where video just edged out photography...say 60/40...would you choose the FZ1000 of the Pentax K-3? Or something else in that same price point? At this point 4K is not a necessity. Thanks! PS...What do you use to film your KZbin videos? The quality is exceptional.

[@matthew-lets-fly]

Thanks for posting this helpful review! I see that it was filmed with a GH4 - but how was the sound recorded?

[@ForViewingOnly]

I bought a Sony A6000 but I keep coming back to the RX10 and FZ1000. I'll be watching the development of these two cameras closely in the next year or two. I've got a feeling I'll be selling my A6000 interchangeable lens camera for one of these puppies cos they've almost got everything I want.

[@LCTesla]

I'm in exactly the same boat. I'm already a Sony RX100 II user and find that the A6000 has trouble beating it seriously in low light, which leaves only the above 100mm zoom capabilities an advantage. It just so happens the zoom lenses available for the Nex line are terrible ones. I bet the FZ1000 beats them by a comfortable margin.

[@ForViewingOnly]

LCTesla Yeah, life with an interchangeable lens camera is full of decisions and complications, which isn't the case with the RX10 and FZ1000! I'm looking at these two cameras because they take away a lot of brain-ache. Now that I've got the A6000 I'm not really sure where to go with lenses and how much to spend. I got the SELP1650 kit lens with it, which doesn't do justice to the camera, and I bought the SEL35F18 which is excellent, sharp and impressive in low light. So I've got one mediocre kit lens (that I could sell, but it's not worth much anyway) and one excellent fast prime, and I might look at the 16mm f2.8 with ultra-wide converter too for some wide indoor shots. But what I'm really looking for is the lens that will spend the majority of the time on the camera... the Zeiss 16-70mm is gorgeous but pricey, and not much of a zoom, and then there's the 18-105g lens and the 18-200 which are longer zooms but not as sharp as the Zeiss (according to what I've read). Decisions decisions.

[@LCTesla]

ForViewingOnly If you ever decide to get a zoom lens, I recommend sticking with the 55-210mm Sony version. The cheap (ish) 18-200 alternatives have really low sharpness and the Sony 18-200 is too bulky for comfort, not to mention pricy. But the fact that you have to settle for 55-210 with this camera to get a decent telephoto zoom is a strong argument to just drop it entirely. 18-105 might not be half bad. But since you can get 25-400mm equivalent on the FZ1000... It's a hard sell.

[@ForViewingOnly]

LCTesla Thanks for the 55-210 recommendation. Interesting comments, cheers.

[@frixux]

nice easy review great ill get one on new future

[@TPVPRO]

Will it give you manual audio level adjustment? I'm looking for a B camera to my GH4 for color consistency. Goodbye XA10.....

[@tcvideosennistexas]

hi,,,I've got one of these,,,,great video,,,but it cuts itself off at 29 minutes,,,,,is there a way around this stopping point ?

[@ThePlagium2000]

Amazing video! I have only one question: how long videos the FZ1000 can record?

[@chitibusu]

What about AE-LOCK in video mode? Can we lock exposure or not? Older cameras like FZ28 can not lock exposure!

[@JUANK2501]

Hi guys, great video, i have a fz200 i want to upgrade do you recommend this fz1000? 4k is not my priority now. is it worth?

[@SaraWylde]

It's been a while since you posted this video. Do you think the FZ 1000 might be an entry level camera at this point? Is it still worth purchasing? I am shooting from a smartphone - Huawei p20 pro currently, but would like more for my efforts

[@konalavajava]

Would love it if you would do a Panasonic FZ 1000 vs Sony FDR ax33 comparison. They're both are very similar would like to purchase one of them but don't know which.

[@MrPhotoblogger]

I want to buy a Panasonic bridge camera and I want to make a choice between the FZ300 or the FZ1000 or the FZ1000 mark2. I mainly want to use it for macro and sometimes for landscape and birds. Is there a big difference in photo quality in normal light? What does the crop factor of 2.7 mean for the Fz1000 mark2? Which one can give you a nice blurry background in macro?

[@pixelgrafdesign]

Excellent reviw thanks. I intend to buy the EOS 70D but after your review of this camera FZ1000 looks to me as like I get a lot more with this camera. Have not found yet the comparison of these two cameras. Can you give me good advice what to choose and the reason why this choice is better. Thanks in advance

[@pixelgrafdesign]

Is there any chance to get an answer? :)