Panasonic's Lumix FZ1000 "TECHNOLOGY"

By nevada5 (2 hours ago)As someone else pointed out, the sample gallery images are a very nice variety of usable images - that's a big help. Automatic Renewal Program: Your subscription will continue without interruption for as long as you wish, unless you instruct us otherwise. all previous builds of 4.0.xxxx crashed from time to time on my PCs, which was horrible especially when you post process the picture much.0 upvotes. Even in the extreme 1/4000. Its use of a fast readout sensor and the four-core Venus IV processor means the FZ1000 becomes one of the first sub-$1000 cameras to capture 4K video. But seeing they used the GH4's sensor in this, it would've been nice to see some pics to compare this cam with my FZ200.0 upvotesBy pacnwhobbyist (4 hours ago)Uses a 1" sensor, not a 4/3rds sensor.2 upvotesBy Combatmedic870 (3 hours ago)He meant processor probably0 upvotesBy 0MitchAG (3 hours ago)You can't say sensor and mean processor. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the term unless you authorize cancellation. The video capability is supported by the inclusion of focus peaking, zebra exposure warnings, center point marker and 'Cinema-like' gamma profiles. I didn't have the opportunity to use it in dim conditions, but in rather bright interior lighting it presents a smooth, sharp, lifelike image to the eye. As someone else pointed out, the sample gallery images are a very nice variety of usable images - that's a big help. It has actually grown 18mm in one dimension! Crazy. 

Nothing on this page may be used, distributed or copied without the author's prior permission. How about birding, hm? Who´s the b*** now? :-)More of these. By Richard Butler (4 hours ago)It is F2.8-4.0, regardless of sensor size. The lens is a 25-400mm f/2.8-4 design with Leica branding. 

Panasonic has recently been pushing the superzoom sector with the likes of its constant F2.8 DMC-FZ200, but the return to a larger sensor format and a relatively bright lens is exciting. 

And then the ultimate question - lens quality compared. By phazelag (4 hours ago)I described this lens in about 10 different threads and had several optics nazis saying it could not be done and here it is! Amazing.7 upvotesBy Richard Butler (4 hours ago)The results look pretty good, too. Like the RX10, it uses a 1-inch 20-megapixel image sensor, but its 16x lens zooms twice as far, and it has one trick up its sleeve that will please videographers: 4K video recording at 30fps. The processing is critical to the (pre-auto-tweakable) JPEG output from the combined sensor's best. Aside from not being weather sealed, IMO this stacks up very favorably to the RX10.1 upvote. 

If your credit/debit card or other billing method can not be charged, we will bill you directly instead. The lens is stabilized via a 5-axis system, and its focus seems quite snappy; Panasonic has used the same contrast-based DFD AF system as the GF4, and claims that it can lock focus in 0.17 seconds at 400mm. 

By Richard Butler (4 hours ago)It is F2.8-4.0, regardless of sensor size. By dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)It's slower but longer, why would someone think it could not be done? 200mm longer and just as bright might be more of a challenge. You'll have to screw a filter into the front of the lens to utilize longer shutter speeds on very bright days. So in the end you have to weigh all these factors.Nevertheless, the focal length range and relatively high image quality you can get (in good light) with such a lightweight, affordable package is still impressive. You can always start over (fast) from Raw when you need Raw; which should be rarely. You can always start over (fast) from Raw when you need Raw; which should be rarely. 

If your credit/debit card or other billing method can not be charged, we will bill you directly instead.Ziff Davis Privacy Policy. There is integrated Wi-Fi, so you can copy images to your smartphone or use your iOS or Android device as a remote control. Yeah we need to see low light performance from that 1". By kkardster (3 hours ago)The whole industry should dump equivalents and use lens specs that can stand on their own. Either that studio scene is out of focus, or the lens is soft, or it has a baked-in NR. 

It also gives an idea of low-light performance, since it also describes how much light is available across the sensor's area. It gives an advantage in faster shutter speeds, as others have mentioned. Great zoom range, lots of external controls, the detail and sharpness are surprising. Samples reveal still blurry IQ (ISO1600), slight watercolor like, less color sensitivity compared to better camera systems. 

By Stigg (4 hours ago)this could be the general purpose camera digital camera that i and many others have been waiting for - if they put a quality lens on it.from years ago i recall the 2/3" fixed lens zoom cameras that could take excellent photos without the dust, lens changes and other issues of the SLR, yet the timing wasn't quite right and further improvement was needed in the electronics department.now, i think they're there with the sony RX10 and this camera. The sizes on the spec page are the ones given by the manufacturer. 

By Mister J (2 hours ago)I've had an FZ50 (excellent) and an FZ150, both of which have given good results in a smallish package. We'll try shooting the test scene tomorrow, to find out. 

I am using the cheap Yongnuo 560II and 560III flash with my Panasonic.So I guess there shouldn't be a difference.Waiting for someone to test it though.0 upvotes. The whole industry should dump equivalents and use lens specs that can stand on their own. Am I missing something?1 upvoteBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Ah I see - you've downgraded the battery life for the RX10 in this review (comparison chart.) So which is correct for the RX10 - 320 or the 420 that is listed in the RX10 review specs?Comment edited 21 seconds after posting0 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Also the RX10 has grown in size from 129 x 88 x 102 mm per the RX10 review specs page, to 129 x 89 x 120mm per the comparison chart in the Panasonic FZ1000 review.0 upvotesBy Richard Butler (3 hours ago)The battery figure was a typo on my part - I've corrected it. 

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My daughter has the FZ150 now, so the FZ1000 could make a fine replacement. Aside from not being weather sealed, IMO this stacks up very favorably to the RX10.1 upvote. all previous builds of 4.0.xxxx crashed from time to time on my PCs, which was horrible especially when you post process the picture much. By onlooker (4 hours ago)Looked at the studio scene in raw. The big thing is the price difference. It gives an advantage in faster shutter speeds, as others have mentioned. 

By saralecaire (4 hours ago)360 shots per charge? Really, this has to be a mistake right?0 upvotesBy HowaboutRAW (4 hours ago)Likely gotta run the zoom lens too.0 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (4 hours ago)Richard - your specs page for the RX10 says battery life on the RX10 is 420. this could be the general purpose camera digital camera that i and many others have been waiting for - if they put a quality lens on it.from years ago i recall the 2/3" fixed lens zoom cameras that could take excellent photos without the dust, lens changes and other issues of the SLR, yet the timing wasn't quite right and further improvement was needed in the electronics department.now, i think they're there with the sony RX10 and this camera. The FZ1000 also offers the kind of hard-point controls, such as an AF drive mode switch and AEL button, that rarely make an appearance below the enthusiast interchangeable lens camera level. These aren't quite so numerous as on its interchangeable lens cousin, due to the lack of touchscreen, but they're still pretty welcome on a 'compact' camera. Yeah we need to see low light performance from that 1". On top of this, the FZ1000's lens then continues on to a very impressive 400mm equivalent focal length. It's been eight years since the FZ50 was introduced, so we can't imagine too many people are still waiting, but in some respects it appears Panasonic has finally created a replacement for that much-missed model. 

Many ILCs are both smaller and kill both Pana and Sony in image quality right? Of course we forgot to say it has poor controls, and we compare it with small prime lens, shooting studio test scene. By Mister J (2 hours ago)I've had an FZ50 (excellent) and an FZ150, both of which have given good results in a smallish package. We're also including the current breadwinner in Panasonic's superzoom lineup, the DMC-FZ200. Life on Earth isn't perfect Lit.C. As Jim Salvas points out, the camera (correctly) says it has a 9.1-146mm, F2.8-4.0 lens. 

There's also a 1080p120 mode, but that is played back at 30fps—so footage captured will have a slow motion effect. Yeah; they refer to the RX10 as a compact as well, so at least they are consistent.What is interesting, to me, is how in this review (comparison chart vs RX10 review specs page), the RX10 has - dropped 100 shots per charge, and has grown from 129 x 88 x 102 mm to 129 x 89 x 120mm. Ziff Davis Privacy Policy. Each year, you'll receive a notice and you authorize that your credit/debit card will be charged the annual subscription rate(s). Like other cameras in this class, the FZ1000 is by no means small. 

Comment edited 2 minutes after posting1 upvoteBy Jeff Keller (2 hours ago)I believe what Richard says is correct, according to the spec sheet. Each year, you'll receive a notice and you authorize that your credit/debit card will be charged the annual subscription rate(s). Not sure about your math but methinks 420 is larger than 360. Anyway, the price will make it attractive for many. By ebrandon (2 hours ago)The sample pictures with this first impressions review, and the most recent batch of sample pictures for the RX100m3, have both been much better quality than usual.More interesting subject matter, better range of subjects and shooting conditions to evaluate the camera, and just generally more enjoyable to look at.Good job & keep up the good work DPReview!Comment edited 35 seconds after posting. How about birding, hm? Who´s the b*** now? :-)More of these.0 upvotes. And then the ultimate question - lens quality compared. At first glance, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 looks a lot like Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 large sensor, long zoom camera, but there's a precedent within the company's own range. 

But then you also have to consider the fact that the sensor noise is much greater at higher ISOs than a DSLR (just look at the RAW examples in the Studio Scene), which offsets this advantage. But then you also have to consider the fact that the sensor noise is much greater at higher ISOs than a DSLR (just look at the RAW examples in the Studio Scene), which offsets this advantage. It's just that this is equivalent to an F7.6-10.9 lens offering the same field-of-view range, on a full frame camera. 

It is close to 1 stop faster at most focal lengths.They both stink at battery life but the Panasonic stinks more (320 v 420 cipa shots)The sony lens is a little wider, the Panasonic is longer. Am I missing something?1 upvoteBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Ah I see - you've downgraded the battery life for the RX10 in this review (comparison chart.) So which is correct for the RX10 - 320 or the 420 that is listed in the RX10 review specs?Comment edited 21 seconds after posting0 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Also the RX10 has grown in size from 129 x 88 x 102 mm per the RX10 review specs page, to 129 x 89 x 120mm per the comparison chart in the Panasonic FZ1000 review.0 upvotesBy Richard Butler (3 hours ago)The battery figure was a typo on my part - I've corrected it. The sample pictures with this first impressions review, and the most recent batch of sample pictures for the RX100m3, have both been much better quality than usual.More interesting subject matter, better range of subjects and shooting conditions to evaluate the camera, and just generally more enjoyable to look at.Good job & keep up the good work DPReview!. But the Panasonic over all range of 71.5 to 5.2 vs 73.7 to 10.3 (angle of view) is better.The real difference maker is likely to be the price. 0 upvotesBy Neodp (3 hours ago)A. 

Like the RX10, the FZ1000 features a 20MP 1"-type MOS sensor (and the suspicion has to be that it's a Sony chip), but, rather than the Sony's 24-200mm equivalent zoom range, the Panasonic reaches from 25 to 400mm equivalent. Yeah we need to see low light performance from that 1". Multiplying by the crop factor has to do with how the aperture affects DOF, not exposure. 

Even in the extreme 1/4000. Aside from not being weather sealed, IMO this stacks up very favorably to the RX10. By 0MitchAG (3 hours ago)It's still compact though, when you realise the features it packs and the lens it accommodates.I think terms like compact camera simply refer to the small sensor size, though I agree it is a bit odd to categorise bridge cameras as 'compact' in the literal sense.0 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Yeah; they refer to the RX10 as a compact as well, so at least they are consistent.What is interesting, to me, is how in this review (comparison chart vs RX10 review specs page), the RX10 has - dropped 100 shots per charge, and has grown from 129 x 88 x 102 mm to 129 x 89 x 120mm. 

Its variable aperture design captures twice the light at its wide end as it does when zoomed all the way in, but don't expect it to be a steady progression. 

So in the end you have to weigh all these factors.Nevertheless, the focal length range and relatively high image quality you can get (in good light) with such a lightweight, affordable package is still impressive.0 upvotes. 

By ebrandon (2 hours ago)The sample pictures with this first impressions review, and the most recent batch of sample pictures for the RX100m3, have both been much better quality than usual.More interesting subject matter, better range of subjects and shooting conditions to evaluate the camera, and just generally more enjoyable to look at.Good job & keep up the good work DPReview!Comment edited 35 seconds after posting1 upvote. 

Either that studio scene is out of focus, or the lens is soft, or it has a baked-in NR.Comment edited 31 seconds after posting1 upvote. 

For the Panasonic is 360. It has actually grown 18mm in one dimension! Crazy.LOL0 upvotesBy tkbslc (3 hours ago)I suggest NILC for Non-Interchangeable lens Camera.2 upvotesBy Mister J (2 hours ago)Agree it's slightly odd, but cams in the FZ range are smaller and lighter than a DSLR, so maybe the title is OK.0 upvotes. Perhaps it should also say that it's a 25-400mm F7.6-10.9 equivalent, but that would require the whole industry to buy into the idea. By Menneisyys (34 min ago)While not much can be stated on the lens performance based on the studio shots, at 85mm equiv (the RX10 shooting at 83mm equiv), the two lens seem to deliver equally good results.Noise performance, in RAW, seems to be very similar. Good job!The camera has my interest. The big thing is the price difference. The dimensions in the comparison table here are the ones we've measured. 

Does Pany have issue with cheap switches and zero recourse? What are they doing to guarantee the whole thing isn't an expensive paper eight when it stops working, and repair cost are to high? Still nothing? That's no quality or honor. What is interesting, to me, is how in this review (comparison chart vs RX10 review specs page), the RX10 has - dropped 100 shots per charge, and has grown from 129 x 88 x 102 mm to 129 x 89 x 120mm. It's still compact though, when you realise the features it packs and the lens it accommodates.I think terms like compact camera simply refer to the small sensor size, though I agree it is a bit odd to categorise bridge cameras as 'compact' in the literal sense. 

The big thing is the price difference. The longer reach lens seems nice, though it's bigger than Sony's (as is the whole camera) and we have to see how it performs. By Menneisyys (34 min ago)While not much can be stated on the lens performance based on the studio shots, at 85mm equiv (the RX10 shooting at 83mm equiv), the two lens seem to deliver equally good results.Noise performance, in RAW, seems to be very similar. Looked at the studio scene in raw. If 4K is beyond the editing capabilities of your workstation, or simply an overkill, you can opt to record in 1080p at up to 60fps. That's not the only corner that Panasonic cut to bring costs down; the FZ1000 features a plastic body and doesn't include any sort of weather sealing, where the RX10 is constructed from magnesium and is sealed against dust and moisture. Many ILCs are both smaller and kill both Pana and Sony in image quality right? Of course we forgot to say it has poor controls, and we compare it with small prime lens, shooting studio test scene. By Richard Butler (3 hours ago)I'm trying to check, but it appears to be the camera's maximum shutter speed (in-lens shutter). By pacnwhobbyist (4 hours ago)Uses a 1" sensor, not a 4/3rds sensor.2 upvotesBy Combatmedic870 (3 hours ago)He meant processor probably0 upvotesBy 0MitchAG (3 hours ago)You can't say sensor and mean processor. Does Pany have issue with cheap switches and zero recourse? What are they doing to guarantee the whole thing isn't an expensive paper eight when it stops working, and repair cost are to high? Still nothing? That's no quality or honor. pgphoto_ca - it's not false information: the aperture is 1/2.8th of the focal length at the shortest focal length (9.1mm in this case). 

Does Pany have issue with cheap switches and zero recourse? What are they doing to guarantee the whole thing isn't an expensive paper eight when it stops working, and repair cost are to high? Still nothing? That's no quality or honor. can do it, why can't camera companies?. The default JPEG NR seems to be stronger on the Pana, which means higher detail smearing. The longer reach lens seems nice, though it's bigger than Sony's (as is the whole camera) and we have to see how it performs. It's just that this is equivalent to an F7.6-10.9 lens offering the same field-of-view range, on a full frame camera. 

However, differences in sensor performance mean this can only be used as a guide, rather than an absolute measure. It feels a lot like a small D-SLR or a Micro Four Thirds camera like the GH3 in terms of size and handling, but its big lens doesn't detach. You can always start over (fast) from Raw when you need Raw; which should be rarely. 

Its focus system is rated to work in very dim light, as low as -4 EV. Its sensor and fixed f/2.8 24-200mm lens have earned it accolades, but its $1,300 asking price has limited its audience. Your wallet is the determining factor. By Richard Butler (2 hours ago)It wasn't quite clear, from the briefing we had. The processing is critical to the (pre-auto-tweakable) JPEG output from the combined sensor's best. It's just that this is equivalent to an F7.6-10.9 lens offering the same field-of-view range, on a full frame camera. Yeah we need to see low light performance from that 1". Perhaps it should also say that it's a 25-400mm F7.6-10.9 equivalent, but that would require the whole industry to buy into the idea. Slightly muted and typical Panasonic color finishing (JPEG) so as to make noise less.But hey! You see what you see.Comment edited 3 minutes after posting0 upvotes. As per this diagram 1 upvoteBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Gotcha, thanks.0 upvotes. By EthanP99 (3 hours ago)what is the flash sync speed0 upvotesBy Richard Butler (3 hours ago)I'm trying to check, but it appears to be the camera's maximum shutter speed (in-lens shutter). By kkardster (3 hours ago)The whole industry should dump equivalents and use lens specs that can stand on their own. 

JPEG "finishing" is critical for time and even shoot always Raw-only, and pulling usually finished/no-work JPEG's out of the Raw and static (do backed-ups) original file. The big thing is the price difference. Comment edited 21 seconds after posting17 upvotes. 

Hopefully they'll post some real-world examples (most preferably, landscapes) at both extreme FL's and wide open so that we can properly evaluate corner sharpness.0 upvotes. Anyway, the price will make it attractive for many.0 upvotes. Aside from not being weather sealed, IMO this stacks up very favorably to the RX10.1 upvote. Comment edited 21 seconds after posting. Thank you very much. By nevada5 (2 hours ago)As someone else pointed out, the sample gallery images are a very nice variety of usable images - that's a big help. 

0 upvotesBy Dstilio (1 hour ago)I have the fz-200 and can sync in every speed you like. It is F2.8-4.0, regardless of sensor size. You can always start over (fast) from Raw when you need Raw; which should be rarely. By Stigg (4 hours ago)this could be the general purpose camera digital camera that i and many others have been waiting for - if they put a quality lens on it.from years ago i recall the 2/3" fixed lens zoom cameras that could take excellent photos without the dust, lens changes and other issues of the SLR, yet the timing wasn't quite right and further improvement was needed in the electronics department.now, i think they're there with the sony RX10 and this camera.1 upvote. Does Pany have issue with cheap switches and zero recourse? What are they doing to guarantee the whole thing isn't an expensive paper eight when it stops working, and repair cost are to high? Still nothing? That's no quality or honor. It's important to talk about the true aperture (not just the "equivalent" DOF aperture) because of the light gathering ability. The whole industry should dump equivalents and use lens specs that can stand on their own. 

Does Pany have issue with cheap switches and zero recourse? What are they doing to guarantee the whole thing isn't an expensive paper eight when it stops working, and repair cost are to high? Still nothing? That's no quality or honor. As per this diagram 1 upvoteBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Gotcha, thanks.0 upvotes. can do it, why can't camera companies?And for the sake of this argument, the FZ1000 is f/2.8-4.0 for exposure purposes, allowing for decent shutter speeds in most situations. It gives an advantage in faster shutter speeds, as others have mentioned. 

Yeah we need to see low light performance from that 1". As Jim Salvas points out, the camera (correctly) says it has a 9.1-146mm, F2.8-4.0 lens. 

all previous builds of 4.0.xxxx crashed from time to time on my PCs, which was horrible especially when you post process the picture much.0 upvotesBy Menneisyys (32 min ago)Yup, as I've just pointed out, particularly the default NR is a bit too strong on the Pana.0 upvotes. 

Each year, you'll receive a notice and you authorize that your credit/debit card will be charged the annual subscription rate(s). Multiplying by the crop factor has to do with how the aperture affects DOF, not exposure. 0 upvotesBy Neodp (3 hours ago)A. By Richard Butler (3 hours ago)pgphoto_ca - it's not false information: the aperture is 1/2.8th of the focal length at the shortest focal length (9.1mm in this case). Kudos to Panny for the good price point. By marc petzold (47 min ago)sounds great, RT 4.1 seems finally after a long time (using it since release here) stable, it never crashed yet so far, both linux & windows versions. 

4 upvotesBy Lucas_ (4 hours ago)IMHO Sony with the RX10 proved that with the proper engineering to develop the right sensor tayllored to the right lens and camera body, those "impossible designs" are quite reachable! Now with the path established, others can follow it.Comment edited 25 seconds after posting2 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)It's slower but longer, why would someone think it could not be done? 200mm longer and just as bright might be more of a challenge. At 60mm it's already dropped to f/2.5, and at 100mm it's rated at f/3.8; it hits f/4 at 170mm and stays there through 400mm. The dimensions in the comparison table here are the ones we've measured. 

can do it, why can't camera companies?And for the sake of this argument, the FZ1000 is f/2.8-4.0 for exposure purposes, allowing for decent shutter speeds in most situations. But then you also have to consider the fact that the sensor noise is much greater at higher ISOs than a DSLR (just look at the RAW examples in the Studio Scene), which offsets this advantage. The sizes on the spec page are the ones given by the manufacturer. 

It has actually grown 18mm in one dimension! Crazy.LOL. Multiplying by the crop factor has to do with how the aperture affects DOF, not exposure.0 upvotes. 

And then the ultimate question - lens quality compared. 1300 vs 900 because while the Sony is clearly the better camera is it worth 400 more? Not to most people.0 upvotesBy Menneisyys (33 min ago)"Sony = weather sealed"Just don't forget only the body is sealed, not the lens.0 upvotes. can do it, why can't camera companies?And for the sake of this argument, the FZ1000 is f/2.8-4.0 for exposure purposes, allowing for decent shutter speeds in most situations. Slightly muted and typical Panasonic color finishing (JPEG) so as to make noise less.But hey! You see what you see.Comment edited 3 minutes after posting0 upvotes. So in the end you have to weigh all these factors.Nevertheless, the focal length range and relatively high image quality you can get (in good light) with such a lightweight, affordable package is still impressive. Not sure about your math but methinks 420 is larger than 360. Thank you very much. By Bjorn_L (35 min ago)the big things to me are:Panasonic = Not weather sealedSony = weather sealedSony for most of the range needs about 1/2 the light to produce the same exposure settings. It has actually grown 18mm in one dimension! Crazy.LOL0 upvotes. And for the sake of this argument, the FZ1000 is f/2.8-4.0 for exposure purposes, allowing for decent shutter speeds in most situations. Perhaps it should also say that it's a 25-400mm F7.6-10.9 equivalent, but that would require the whole industry to buy into the idea. You may cancel at any time during your subscription and receive a full refund on all unsent issues. By Neodp (3 hours ago)A. By DStudio (2 hours ago)It's important to talk about the true aperture (not just the "equivalent" DOF aperture) because of the light gathering ability. The processing is critical to the (pre-auto-tweakable) JPEG output from the combined sensor's best. By dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Yeah; they refer to the RX10 as a compact as well, so at least they are consistent.What is interesting, to me, is how in this review (comparison chart vs RX10 review specs page), the RX10 has - dropped 100 shots per charge, and has grown from 129 x 88 x 102 mm to 129 x 89 x 120mm. If your credit/debit card or other billing method can not be charged, we will bill you directly instead. The default JPEG NR seems to be stronger on the Pana, which means higher detail smearing.0 upvotes. Aside from not being weather sealed, IMO this stacks up very favorably to the RX10. 

0 upvotesBy Dstilio (1 hour ago)I have the fz-200 and can sync in every speed you like. While not much can be stated on the lens performance based on the studio shots, at 85mm equiv (the RX10 shooting at 83mm equiv), the two lens seem to deliver equally good results.Noise performance, in RAW, seems to be very similar. Many ILCs are both smaller and kill both Pana and Sony in image quality right? Of course we forgot to say it has poor controls, and we compare it with small prime lens, shooting studio test scene. JPEG "finishing" is critical for time and even shoot always Raw-only, and pulling usually finished/no-work JPEG's out of the Raw and static (do backed-ups) original file. For the Panasonic is 360. Automatic Renewal Program: Your subscription will continue without interruption for as long as you wish, unless you instruct us otherwise. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the term unless you authorize cancellation. By HowaboutRAW (4 hours ago)Likely gotta run the zoom lens too.0 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (4 hours ago)Richard - your specs page for the RX10 says battery life on the RX10 is 420. Your wallet is the determining factor.Comment edited 3 minutes after posting0 upvotesBy Neodp (3 hours ago)P.S. Life on Earth isn't perfect Lit.C. To stop the whole thing becoming enormous, the FZ1000's lens is slower than the Sony's: its maximum aperture rapidly drops from F2.8 towards F4.0 as you zoom in, but there are plenty of people who'll accept that decrease in return for the additional range. Since its introduction last year, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has remained unchallenged as the only bridge-style zoom camera with a 1-inch sensor. all previous builds of 4.0.xxxx crashed from time to time on my PCs, which was horrible especially when you post process the picture much.0 upvotesBy Menneisyys (32 min ago)Yup, as I've just pointed out, particularly the default NR is a bit too strong on the Pana.0 upvotes. In spirit, though, the large sensor, long zoom and articulated screen can't help but recall the FZ50, which offered a similar zoom and aperture range, despite featuring a much smaller 1/1.8"-type sensor. 

4 upvotesBy Lucas_ (4 hours ago)IMHO Sony with the RX10 proved that with the proper engineering to develop the right sensor tayllored to the right lens and camera body, those "impossible designs" are quite reachable! Now with the path established, others can follow it.Comment edited 25 seconds after posting2 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)It's slower but longer, why would someone think it could not be done? 200mm longer and just as bright might be more of a challenge. The FZ1000's maximum aperture drops off very quickly, as soon as you start to zoom, and by around 150mm equivalent, it's a whole stop slower than the Sony RX10. I've had an FZ50 (excellent) and an FZ150, both of which have given good results in a smallish package. By crashpc (1 hour ago)It´s not fair to pick just one aspect of the camera, compare it with another cam and conclude that the another one is better. 

Thank you very much. The longer reach lens seems nice, though it's bigger than Sony's (as is the whole camera) and we have to see how it performs. The processing is critical to the (pre-auto-tweakable) JPEG output from the combined sensor's best. 

By dpmaxwell (4 hours ago)Just curious, at what point does DPReview stop referring to cameras as "compacts"? This camera is as big as many DSLRs.1 upvoteBy 0MitchAG (3 hours ago)It's still compact though, when you realise the features it packs and the lens it accommodates.I think terms like compact camera simply refer to the small sensor size, though I agree it is a bit odd to categorise bridge cameras as 'compact' in the literal sense.0 upvotesBy dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Yeah; they refer to the RX10 as a compact as well, so at least they are consistent.What is interesting, to me, is how in this review (comparison chart vs RX10 review specs page), the RX10 has - dropped 100 shots per charge, and has grown from 129 x 88 x 102 mm to 129 x 89 x 120mm. 

And then the ultimate question - lens quality compared. It gives an advantage in faster shutter speeds, as others have mentioned. By dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)Yeah; they refer to the RX10 as a compact as well, so at least they are consistent.What is interesting, to me, is how in this review (comparison chart vs RX10 review specs page), the RX10 has - dropped 100 shots per charge, and has grown from 129 x 88 x 102 mm to 129 x 89 x 120mm. Good job!The camera has my interest. 

The FZ1000's only real competitor is Sony's RX10, which also tries to offer a flexible zoom range plus high quality stills and video in a single package. By Lucas_ (4 hours ago)Kudos to Panny for the good price point. May be now Sony will rethink the RX10 price. JPEG "finishing" is critical for time and even shoot always Raw-only, and pulling usually finished/no-work JPEG's out of the Raw and static (do backed-ups) original file. Anyway, the price will make it attractive for many. Multiplying by the crop factor has to do with how the aperture affects DOF, not exposure. 

0 upvotesBy Richard Butler (3 hours ago)There's already an ISO 12800 example, shot alongside an ISO 125 (long exposure) version of the same scene. By DGates (4 hours ago)All those sample pics and no low-light images. By 0MitchAG (3 hours ago)It's still compact though, when you realise the features it packs and the lens it accommodates.I think terms like compact camera simply refer to the small sensor size, though I agree it is a bit odd to categorise bridge cameras as 'compact' in the literal sense. Great zoom range, lots of external controls, the detail and sharpness are surprising.0 upvotes. Automatic Renewal Program: Your subscription will continue without interruption for as long as you wish, unless you instruct us otherwise. It has actually grown 18mm in one dimension! Crazy.LOL. JPEG "finishing" is critical for time and even shoot always Raw-only, and pulling usually finished/no-work JPEG's out of the Raw and static (do backed-ups) original file. Comment edited 2 minutes after posting1 upvoteBy Jeff Keller (2 hours ago)I believe what Richard says is correct, according to the spec sheet. By rubank (58 min ago)If one downloads RAWs from the DPR studio test and develop them in RawTherapee 4.1 at default settings, the result will look a whole lot better. 

How about birding, hm? Who´s the b*** now? :-)More of these. As Jim Salvas points out, the camera (correctly) says it has a 9.1-146mm, F2.8-4.0 lens. Your wallet is the determining factor.Comment edited 3 minutes after posting0 upvotesBy Neodp (3 hours ago)P.S. By Lucas_ (4 hours ago)Kudos to Panny for the good price point. No no.1 upvoteBy Barney Britton (3 hours ago)We're going to be updating the sample gallery very soon. 

Note: All photographs and page content Copyright © 2003 Steve's Digicam Online, Inc. The FZ1000 is a much larger camera but the eight years of technological development that underpin it mean it's able to offer significantly higher resolution in terms of its viewfinder, rear screen, pixel count and video output. My daughter has the FZ150 now, so the FZ1000 could make a fine replacement.0 upvotes. Some additional video functions that will make pros happy are a cinelike gamma setting, hue adjustment, zebra patterns, focus peaking, and a center marker. That has been the Achilles Heel of the Lumix line. It's important to talk about the true aperture (not just the "equivalent" DOF aperture) because of the light gathering ability. And I mean a lot!0 upvotesBy marc petzold (47 min ago)sounds great, RT 4.1 seems finally after a long time (using it since release here) stable, it never crashed yet so far, both linux & windows versions. sounds great, RT 4.1 seems finally after a long time (using it since release here) stable, it never crashed yet so far, both linux & windows versions. 

The OLED EVF is identical to the one used by the GH4; it packs a 2,359k-dot resolution and its lag time is rated at just 0.01 seconds. 0 upvotesBy Richard Butler (3 hours ago)There's already an ISO 12800 example, shot alongside an ISO 125 (long exposure) version of the same scene. By Neodp (3 hours ago)A. Samples reveal still blurry IQ (ISO1600), slight watercolor like, less color sensitivity compared to better camera systems. Thank you very much. 

Panasonic aims to challenge it with the new Lumix DMC-FZ1000. There is a hot shoe, so you can use an external flash if the integrated pop-up flash isn't sufficient. Life on Earth isn't perfect Lit.C. I am using the cheap Yongnuo 560II and 560III flash with my Panasonic.So I guess there shouldn't be a difference.Waiting for someone to test it though.0 upvotes. 

Taken as a whole, the FZ1000 can almost be seen as a synthesis between the two cameras. No no.1 upvoteBy Barney Britton (3 hours ago)We're going to be updating the sample gallery very soon. all previous builds of 4.0.xxxx crashed from time to time on my PCs, which was horrible especially when you post process the picture much. It contains 5 aspheric elements to control distortion, and 4 ED elements; Panasonic claims that its molding process eliminates the "onion ring bokeh" that aspheric lenses often produce. By marc petzold (47 min ago)sounds great, RT 4.1 seems finally after a long time (using it since release here) stable, it never crashed yet so far, both linux & windows versions. The ISO can be cranked as high as 12800 in native mode, and 25600 in extended mode. 

Life on Earth isn't perfect Lit.C. By crashpc (1 hour ago)It´s not fair to pick just one aspect of the camera, compare it with another cam and conclude that the another one is better. The processing is critical to the (pre-auto-tweakable) JPEG output from the combined sensor's best. By Richard Butler (4 hours ago)The results look pretty good, too. By oluv (1 hour ago)The Panasonic lens seems better at the right side, while the Sony is sharper at the left.A pity both lenses are not tested through their entire zoom-range to really show which has the edge in performance.0 upvotesBy Menneisyys (31 min ago)Yup. My daughter has the FZ150 now, so the FZ1000 could make a fine replacement. And then the ultimate question - lens quality compared. Just like 'equivalent focal length,' equivalent apertures allow you to compare lens behavior side-by-side across cameras with different sensor sizes, by taking sensor size into account. You may cancel at any time during your subscription and receive a full refund on all unsent issues. By dpmaxwell (3 hours ago)It's slower but longer, why would someone think it could not be done? 200mm longer and just as bright might be more of a challenge. Great zoom range, lots of external controls, the detail and sharpness are surprising. By 0MitchAG (3 hours ago)It's still compact though, when you realise the features it packs and the lens it accommodates.I think terms like compact camera simply refer to the small sensor size, though I agree it is a bit odd to categorise bridge cameras as 'compact' in the literal sense.0 upvotes. The big thing is the price difference. May be now Sony will rethink the RX10 price. The ability to capture video in 4k resolution at a standard 30fps rate is certainly an attention-grabbing feature. Either that studio scene is out of focus, or the lens is soft, or it has a baked-in NR.Comment edited 31 seconds after posting. JPEG "finishing" is critical for time and even shoot always Raw-only, and pulling usually finished/no-work JPEG's out of the Raw and static (do backed-ups) original file. 

However, this still leaves it half a stop faster than the likes of the Olympus Stylus 1. It's not only the Venus IV engine that the FZ1000 shares with the GH4, it also features many of its customizable control points. 

It´s not fair to pick just one aspect of the camera, compare it with another cam and conclude that the another one is better. The AVCHD codec is utilized, and it's possible to pull 8-megapixel stills out of any video frame. The equivalent aperture figure gives a clear idea of how two lenses compare in terms of depth-of-field. The shutter fires at speeds as short as 1/4,000-second, but unlike the RX10 there's no integrated neutral density filter. So in the end you have to weigh all these factors. It's slower but longer, why would someone think it could not be done? 200mm longer and just as bright might be more of a challenge. Your wallet is the determining factor.Comment edited 3 minutes after posting0 upvotes. 

It has actually grown 18mm in one dimension! Crazy.LOL0 upvotesBy tkbslc (3 hours ago)I suggest NILC for Non-Interchangeable lens Camera.2 upvotesBy Mister J (2 hours ago)Agree it's slightly odd, but cams in the FZ range are smaller and lighter than a DSLR, so maybe the title is OK.0 upvotes. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the term unless you authorize cancellation. We'll wait to get it into the lab for testing to confirm that. The default JPEG NR seems to be stronger on the Pana, which means higher detail smearing. 

Anyone wanting footage they can show immediately will have the choice of shooting 1080p movies at 60, 30 or 24 fps (50, 25 and 24 in PAL countries). By DStudio (2 hours ago)It's important to talk about the true aperture (not just the "equivalent" DOF aperture) because of the light gathering ability. Your wallet is the determining factor.Comment edited 3 minutes after posting. By onlooker (4 hours ago)Looked at the studio scene in raw. By marc petzold (47 min ago)sounds great, RT 4.1 seems finally after a long time (using it since release here) stable, it never crashed yet so far, both linux & windows versions. Good job!The camera has my interest. By Richard Butler (3 hours ago)pgphoto_ca - it's not false information: the aperture is 1/2.8th of the focal length at the shortest focal length (9.1mm in this case). 

But then you also have to consider the fact that the sensor noise is much greater at higher ISOs than a DSLR (just look at the RAW examples in the Studio Scene), which offsets this advantage. Life on Earth isn't perfect Lit.C. 

You can always start over (fast) from Raw when you need Raw; which should be rarely. There's a vari-angle rear display that's sharp at 920k-dots, but it lacks the touch input that Panasonic includes in many of its models. May be now Sony will rethink the RX10 price.