Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II

The ultimate all-in-one bridge camera solution

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DC-FZ1000M2

Key Features

SENSOR 1-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor, 20.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR Venus Engine for high-speed signal processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast AF with DFD technology, 49-point system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; utilizes contrast-based DFD technology
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p/24p, 100Mbps, MP4 format
STABILIZATION 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ optical image stabilization
BURST RATE 12 fps (AFS) or 7 fps (AFC), large buffer
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch OLED EVF, 2.36m dots, 0.74x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.24m-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro-HDMI, USB 2.0, 3.5mm mic
MEMORY CARD Single SD slot, UHS-I Speed Class 3 support
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating, plastic/metal hybrid
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 440 shots per charge (CIPA), DMW-BLC12

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Lens ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1-inch MOS
Resolution 20.1 MP
ISO Range 125-12800 (exp. 80-25600)
Autofocus Contrast AF with DFD
Shutter Speed 60s - 1/4000s (mech), 1/16000s (elec)
Burst Rate 12 fps
Video 4K 3840x2160 @ 30p
Stabilization 5-axis Hybrid OIS+
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED
LCD 3-inch 1.24m-dot articulating
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-HDMI
Battery Life 440 shots
Weight 810g
Dimensions 136.8 x 97.2 x 131.5 mm