Introducing Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000 with Colin Witherill in 4K
The new Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 – 4K video recording premium bridge camera by PanasonicUK
Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 First Look by What Digital Camera
Panasonic FZ1000 bridge camera at Jessops
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000: First looks from Park Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 – 4K Video
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Would be great to see samples at 400mm/f4.0
You mean at 140 F4? Or at 400 F 11?
no i did not…someone already posted samples… http://www.pixelistes.fr/blog/panasonic-lumix-fz1000-nos-premieres-photos/
What are you talking about..?
LOL poor people, suckered into buying things they don’t understand.
Still images look a little soft but the video looks very sharp. Looks like a very exciting camera.
I would wait for RAW files Panasonic are not amous for their JPEG engine
The target consumers for such a camera will never care a thing about RAW. They will never shoot or post-process RAW images and will never notice or care if “Panasonic isn’t famous for their ‘JPEG engine'”.
Though mFT is my main system I also have an RX10 and use RAW constantly. Your argument could be made for any of the cheaper mFT or intro DSLR cameras sold with a kit zoom , many will never buy another lens let alone use RAW. None of which changes my suggestion to wait on RAW files to see what the image quality is fully capable of.
For most low ISO shooting there is little to separate the results from my RX10 and my E-M1/GH3
http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-versus-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-versus-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3___918_909_842
And then there is the matter of video, (not exactly a strong suit for Olympus).
Frankly, I am growing tired of changing lenses and the all-in-one zoom lens, combined with a true hybrid small sensor camera is looking much more appealing to me. I am looking forward to the LX8 but this camera would most likely suffice for 95% of my photo hobby.
As to your observations about shooting RAW, I would rather not but then again I am not a “Pro” just a hobby snapper. I suppose one reason that I am not inclined toward RAW post-processing is that video post-processing is already laborious enough.
Ahh! and there we may agree some. Hybrid is the new frontier. I have found that shooting video has broken me free from a certain stagnation, and taught me new ways of seeing and approaching subjects. May not be my primary passion, but something new to learn and play with. And yes, sometimes changing lenses “breaks” the visual flow and thought process. Panasonic and Sony both know video. The RX10 has been intriguing but the FZ1000 looks like a better mix for me and the right combination of video I was looking for. Of course, there are other new cameras coming out, so I will keep an open mind until the time to actually buy comes. But the FZ1000 really looks like a good match for me, especially since I shoot RAW for stills and still have a greater challenge and joy of mastering some video. The RX10 looks good but somehow just not quite right…. for me.
Very well stated. I concur completely with your posts on this topic. It was not my intention to malign RAW shooters, it’s just that for me personally it isn’t convenient. My son always shoots in RAW on his Nikon D600 and he can tweak the colors in Lightroom better than I can with my JPGs. However my son does not process video so he expends more effort on behalf of his still images.
Video processing can be time consuming and I use the video buttons on my cameras frequently. Even though I already have the GH4 with the 12-35mm zoom, I too intend to buy the FZ1000 for a backup (2nd) video and an All in One camera.
Duffy, No problem. Part of the art and science of photography must also be the individual preference and vision of the person. There is never any one or perfect way. And yes though I have only dabbled with video, its processing can be very time consuming. I have much to learn still about video. I myself must work to avoid making large blanket statements as the human tendency is often to think that others always see things the way we do and do things the way we do. The photographic market is as diverse as humanity, and so also is the individual vision and approach of each person. No offense taken and none intended. Your viewpoint is accepted as valid for you.
“The target consumers for such a camera will never care a thing about RAW. They will never shoot or post-process RAW images and will never notice or care if “Panasonic isn’t famous for their ‘JPEG engine'”.
Clearly, you have never followed the FZ legacy from the early days to present. While some will never go beyond jpeg or auto, a great many FZ users are well known for their photo passion and skill and just because they don’t want to carry a kit at a particular time, still will want the best quality out of what they have. They know their cameras limitations, work within it and shoot RAW or will custom tweak the camera JPEG settings (which most FZ series allow) to their taste. From the early FZ10 to the much beloved FZ50 (which is nearly the same size and weight as the FZ1000 and was one of my personal favorites) they are serious photographers who just want to travel simpler sometimes or who have just grown tired of huge kits. I still shoot with my FZ150 frequently, always in RAW and have developed an efficient work flow that delivers amazing images for the sensor size and well suited for posting to travel blogs or even the occasional large print. Panasonic FZ series has a long following of serious enthusiasts who know and understand their camera limitations but still take great joy in shooting with them. The FZ1000 may well be the best FZ ever, and that is saying a lot. And yes, if I want better quality then I can get out of it, then there are other format options. But for sheer fun and joy of travel photography, the FZ1000 looks very intriguing. And yes I’ll shoot RAW, push the limits and utilize every aspect of my 48+ years of experience and enjoy every moment of it. And no it isn’t all that big or heavy. In fact to me, it looks nearly perfect, but then I used to haul sheet film 4X5 film cameras around the mountains so the FZ1000 is nothing to me weight or size wise. If the ergonomics fit me as well as the FZ50 did, then it may be the perfect compliment for my current passion. I know I can make it sing and it won’t limit my vision.
Definitely not my camera as still lags behind for portraits (even compared to G5 + 45/1.8 combo). But I should admit it’s not an ordinary one. Nice job, Panasonic!
Interesting camera. I am surprised that they don’t mention the 5-axis stabilizer. I sincerely hope that it is as good as that of Oly.
Better. As Oly doesn’t really shine on bigger focus distances.
Worse. Because you need a stationary sensor for 4K recording, for connection to a heatsink to dissipate the heat that such a recording generates.
That’s why the GH4 doesn’t have sensor-shift IBIS but the GX7 does.
This is likely 2 or 3 axis IBIS with OIS applied.
We speak here about 5-axis OPTICAL stabilisation. Which would be definitely better than the sensor-shifted one.
I wonder if it is not the same type of 5-axis as Olympus but rather a take on the 5-axis from the Panasonic camcorder range .Panasonic had a 5-axis system in some camcorders before it appeared in Olympus cameras
Yeah, it is not via sensor shift but an optical stabilize. That should make a difference.
I guess its two axis OIS and three axis sensor or software stabilization.
software stabi is good for video but not for still photo
They call it POIS Hybrid+, I don’t know but I would guess that the additional 3-axis stabi is only for video, but couldn’t find any evidence (but the hybrid+ is known from their camcorders).
what about image sensor ,who is manufacturer?
Sony, has already been said
AFAIK it wasn’t said officially. (I haven’t seen it.) But DPR posted the studio test from which it is clear that the RAWs noise-wise identical to RX10/RX100 ones.
Seriously? How much more posts we will see about this camera here? Percentage of m43 related posts getting lower and lower, might as well rename this blog already to not confuse new visitors that this page is about m43, it’s not.
There is no m43 news and the site needs to keep attracting visitors to generate publicity income
Besides, considering the nose dive of the P&S sales, the cameras are important to financial health of Oly and Pana. And financial health of O&P is often a topic of discussion here.
If FZ1000 was a dud, I’m pretty sure it would have been also discussed here, but instead with the doom and gloom of Pana going out of business.
Just imagine going into a steak house and a bit lower name in small letters you find “and vegetarian cooking”. But when you actually come inside you find out that there is only one steak in the menu and everything else is not even vegetarian, but vegan food? That’s what this page became.
Stop whining. It’s a free site. vote with your mouse! If you don’t like it, stop coming.
Agree. I am a daily visitor of this site and I don’t bother to read some post of product like this.
I own an Epl2 an a bunch of M43 lenses.
I was considering to upgrade to a GH4 but this camera at this price is tempting. Easy to carry and no need to swap lenses.
Another one of these old farts using steak analogies.. probably has eaten too many leading to severe hyper tension – hence all the hatred towards change and the new world – where you find mirrorless cameras and vegans 🙂
Not even thirty and i don’t really like steaks myself. Prefer good seafood instead. But anyway, i like order and respect. Some projects keep it clean and even donations once in a while don’t feel wrong, not simple following link and buying what you wanted anyway. But yes, probably overreacted. FZ1000 might be amazing bridge camera, but it’s everywhere and taking way too much space.
Well, there is plenty of useful topics and news related to m43, user photos was one of those good ideas how to get more posts without spaming hardly related news.
You are right.
I recommend to add something like “Panasonic and Olympus Digital Camera News” to the title to show it’s not m43 only.
Oh, read the small print. Yep, i saw it. But big name on top 43 Rumors and the domain name implies main discussion is about m43, since it’s successor of 43. And also apart from pana and oly news, lots of sony/fuji etc. Sure i can understand need as many posts a possible to keep the high ranking in google, but it’s getting annoying, it’s now more like spam collection. There are enough junk pages already.
Why not post in more general photo blog? Simply not interesting anymore to check this page and search for something m43 related. I don’t care that lots of m43 posts are actually simply referral link collection, but on top of that now this multi post spam for same camera not even in m43 category?
I think it is not that hard to look over 4 or 5 new posts a day and decide within seconds what to read and what not. For me, posts about what Pana and Oly are doing on other formats is important because I have decided to go with m43 and a sysdem-decision has to last hopefully for the next decade.
I’m most likely not buying the FZ1000 but seeing the specs is rising my expectations about future m43 bodys. I’m expecting better autofocus, 4K-video and high bitrate video in all models and not just hight end from now on.
I’m going to recommend this camera to bird watchers who want to take videos of flying birds. 4K and 4.0/400mm lens at this price is a breakthrough. You can apply digital anti-shake by croping to fullHD in postprocessing and you have a stable 800mm lens for HD-videos for less than 1000$.
Getting so worked up over nothing. There are people dying from cancer as I write this. Keep it in perspective there brother.
The Panasonic FZ1000 is such an important development that even Sony Alpha Rumors (SAR) has devoted an entire thread to this camera which has mostly nothing to do with Sony RX10 or RX100M3 or Sony et al.
Real photographers (as opposed to internet geeks) would want to stay abreast of such developments because they are challenging everything we think we know.
My prediction is that these new All-in-one super-zoom cameras with 4k video will be coming fast and furious to try and win back a huge market which has been lost to smart-phones. The predominant loser might be APSc entry level cameras such as the D5300 etc.
Sony Alpha Rumors runs their site the same way, i.e. discussing whatever product Sony or it’s suppliers introduce.
That said, I am beginning to detect something else here. The trolling has changed from “FF sensor is God”, to “m4/3 rumors is talking about Panasonic cameras which are not m4/3. The troll has revealed that he is concerned about the number of new products being released which have even smaller sensors than m4/3! The shear number of new products using smaller sensors is a sign that technology is marching forward and that the market does not care a thing about FF sensors nor “physics” and “equivalence” equivocations.
The REAL issue here is that Panasonic, Sony, Leica, Olympus etc are introducing exciting new products at an astounding pace whilst Canon & Nikon are dithering.
The buzz from all quarters is about these new 1″ sensor cameras and their utilitarian hybrid design. What all of this means is that so called Full-Frame cameras with huge expensive lenses are losing relevance in the minds of the average family photographer. These new 1″ sensor cameras are developed for people who want to enjoy hobby photography and have no interest in being a “Pro” and have no desire to get bogged down with a lot of expensive gear.
Pretty much all of those “new products” are making losses. There is talk, but little sales. The prices are ridiculous, that’s probably a big factor.
If you thought that statement were true, you would be dancing in celebration rather than filling this forum with your deceitfulness.
Panasonic, now please put all of the good stuff from this camera (4K Video, stabilization for Video, and so on) in a GX7 successor.
Much obliged
Some samples pics taken with the FZ1000 here :
http://www.pixelistes.fr/blog/panasonic-lumix-fz1000-nos-premieres-photos/
wouw… the porks discuss 10 miles long about what?
this must be a dark and cold life out there…
This cam is worth 499,- $ and if not now-wee se that in gen 2.0 ,that
follows in iditoitc-speed till winter 2014.
You should run all 6 months and by.
run all 3 months for new smartphone.
runn all 2 months for a device.
soory maydee you are one of billion asians- so you have to do
what is said. the dictator says run.
he does not care about 10% lost of you.
and the funy marketing gag is to make it you think you are cool.
and then make a selfie of your ashole.
so… that is all? if not
it is another pice of worthless plastic with the old show of next gen is better.
only idiots fall in this.
and if yes- go out take it make a film.
Best keep taking the medicine, there’s a good chap….
Better Doubling the daily dose…
I should save this text. It could become the next big internet meme.