Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 – Review in 2023!

In-depth review of Panasonic FZ1000 10 years after the announcement – am I a bit late?

0:00 Intro & Specs
0:50 Zoom and picture quality
3:08 Video quality [4K]
4:12 Handling and build quality
4:48 User interface, LCD, Viewfinder
5:41 Conclusion

[xoio]

When this camera came out, Panasonic set the bar so high, that it resulted in this camera sill being relevant a decade later!

[stampscapes]

Loved my FZ1000 over the years. Was the ultimate camera for shooting large groups of kids when my kid was in the Cub Scouts and such. That zoom sure came in handy.

[MsJackieJack]

Thanks for this modern review! I bought this years ago and barely used it, but I'm happy to know it isn't obsolete for whenever i do decide to get into my photography phase.

[davidrhodes]

What an excellent review. You talked about all the things that need to be talked about and even gave sample photos and video. It's very tempting to get one though the weight is a bit of an issue.

[BonVoyageMan]

Great review, I like the quality of the video,
very interesting! Signed from Samsung S10 comparisons, That is already 3 years!

[Honeyentertainment.]

I’m using it right now nd it’s super good

[hakonsoreide]

I've been using the FZ1000 since it came out. In some aspects a small downgrade from m43 at its best, but better in most ways: no lens changes, lighter than camera plus lenses, and sharper at the long end than any m43 lens costing less than the FZ1000 even at launch price. And not having to look for new lenses is a great money saver.

When it comes to the balance between cost, convenience and quality, no other camera has come close, and even when pixel peeping on dpreview, it outperforms almost anything except modern system cameras.

It's also an amazing 4K video camera that I've used for hundreds of hours of YouTube videos.

It was the one camera I've got that made me stop looking for an upgrade.

I'll use it until it fails, and then I might try to find a lightly used one second hand unless something is available then that will seem like a better choice. FZ3000?

[exploringdixie]

Just bought this camera and i have no regrets. My first picture got 21 shares on Facebook so far

[秋韻-梧桐情]

Someone did comparison test with FZ1000 mkII and the mkI’s IQ better than mkII. My original FZ1000 was made in Japan. It’s quite sharp at the end of 400mm😊

[FrenchCreekFilms]

I bought one of Facebook Marketplace yesterday for $50 and I already love it. I have a GH5 for video and a G85 I use for real estate photography. This FZ1000 I'm going to use for general photography. Great Video.

[Horneciu]

It was very suprising, that when Panasonic announced FZ1000 mkII, the only big difference is touch screen, but also price, that jumps 2x higher or more. I bought Fz1000 oryginal 2 years ago, and it is amazing for me, that after a decade the camera is still defending itself. Also it is winning with even premium smartphones because of zoom capabilities, manual modes, iris, ergonomy and optic quality. I regret only one thing - that I didn't buy FZ1000 in 2014.

[j.w.grayson]

Excellent video! It is helping me narrow down what camera to take on our trip to South Africa.

[rcinematic]

Still using this after almost a decade and it still bangs! Will be getting maybe a Lumix S5 with 50mm 1.8, but will still use FZ1000 for kids stuff most likely.

[peterjonesdelacruz]

I wish I bought this camera instead of the entry-level DSLR I'm using in my display photo. I'm tired of having to switch lenses.

[MOCT]

I have the Leica version of this (virtually identical), and it's all I need. I'm not a pro, just shoot for my own pleasure, and this does everything I need. I don't use video at all, and for general photography it's just super.

[workfasts]

Ever test the zoom mic function? How's the sound quality?

[davidmonroe]

One possibly unanticipated result of the rise of smartphones is that one doesn’t need a system camera to look like a pro. I went to the India Day Parade in NYC with my FZ1000 and a family asked me what media I was working for. I also have a 35mm outfit, but as I get older I have little desire to reach 400mm with it.

[dentboxhero]

Started with Oly EP3 then to EM5 mk1 when it released. Picked up a used GH2 along the way as I wanted to try getting into making videos which never really did. I still use EM5 mk1 and the GH2 just chilling.

[PtakiKujawiaki]

Is range getting bigger when i shoot for example in 9 or 12 mpx in this camera? When i shoot less mpx photo in lumix fz 300 my optical zoom gets exteded from 600 mm to even more than 700 without loss of quality (i think so)

[PeterMilanovski]

Is it possible to screw on an ND filter? It's got a great zoom but if it can't take a filter then I couldn't use it for long exposure shot's during the day..