Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II: test the camera

Key Features of Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ10002EE

Powerful zoom, a large matrix as a guarantee of high quality images, 4K video and convenient controls - in 2019, these are the compact features necessary for survival. Cameras with non-replaceable optics are going through hard times, being caught between a rock and a hard place: on the one hand they are being replaced by mirrorless mirrors that are gaining momentum, and on the other, smartphones, which increase potential every year. In such a tough fight, only the strongest survive. Today, we have the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II - super zoom capable of setting the heat for other devices.

We will not conceal the trump cards and begin with the main thing. Before us is the second, updated generation of superzoom with a 16x lens (25-400 mm equiv.) And a 20-megapixel “inch” matrix. This is a real universal soldier, the purpose of which is to replace the system camera with a whole fleet of optics.

The picture was taken in the wide-angle zoom position.

DC-FZ10002 Settings: ISO 125, F5.6, 1/1000 s, 25.0 mm equiv.Download RAW

The picture was taken with maximum zoom from the same point.

DC-FZ10002 Settings: ISO 125, F5.6, 1/1000 s, 400.0 mm equiv.Download the original

As you understand, with such characteristics comparison with smartphones is inappropriate: they will lose in all respects, except for compactness. In our test, we will analyze what LUMIX DC-FZ10002EE is capable of in reality and whether it is worth the money, because the camera was not cheap. However, at competitors we saw higher prices.

DC-FZ10002 Settings: ISO 320, F4, 1/125 s, 387.0 mm equiv.Download RAW

Main features of Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ10002EE:

non-replaceable zoom lens 25-400 mm equiv. f / 2.8 – f / 4 developed by Leica;
20-megapixel matrix format 1 ?;
work with RAW files;
optical image stabilizer;
Hybrid 5-axis stabilization of HYBRID OIS + when filming;
video recording up to 3840 × 2160 4K / 30p, 100 MB / s;
burst shooting up to 12 frames / s;
proprietary 4K-shooting mode up to 30 frames / s;
slow Full HD shooting up to 120 frames / s;
mechanical (60 - 1/4000 s) and electronic shutter (1 - 1/16000 s);
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth version 4.2;
3-inch rotary touch screen with a resolution of 1.2 million pixels;
2.36 million dots electronic viewfinder;
one SD slot without UHS-II support;
weight of 810 grams with battery and memory card.

Of the strong characteristics, it is worth noting the work with RAW files, solid video capabilities and fast burst shooting. Attention is attracted by the electronic shutter, which means the possibility of silent operation and shooting with slow shutter speeds. Compared with the previous version, the FZ1000 has energy-efficient Bluetooth, which greatly simplifies the connection with mobile devices. Burst speed is impressive: 12 frames / s with single-frame autofocus and 7 frames / s with continuous. Finally, let's pay attention to weight. A solid figure of 810 grams flaunts here! Yes, we have a compact, but not compact. This is still a complete replacement for a DSLR or a mirrorless mirror with several lenses, and only in such a comparison will you see a gain in weight and dimensions.

DC-FZ10002 Settings: ISO 640, F3.9, 1/125 s, 135.0 mm equiv.Download RAW

The characteristics as a whole are very balanced - without frankly weak points, and at the same time, they do not have unreasonably high, "expensive" parameters.

DC-FZ10002 Settings: ISO 125, F4, 1/125 s, 240.0 mm equiv