Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

While it's the pocketable 1" sensor enthusiast cameras that attract the most attention, there are quite a few long zoom models, as well. Whether you want 4K video, a lens reaching 600mm equiv or DSLR-style controls in an all-in-one package, you'll find one in our updated roundup of enthusiast long zoom cameras.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is the first bridge camera to deliver the new ultra HD 4K video. Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 review

Want a digital compact camera with a 20.1MP sensor that can record 4K UHD video at 30fps and should cost around A$1K including a fixed 16x Zoom, optical image stabilisation, 25-400mm, f/2.8-4.0 Leica lens? Enter Panasonic’s Lumix FZ1000 at around half the cost of current 4K cameras like its GH4...

by Michael Reichmann A Bridge to Somewhere… Oh yes, and this time with a number of very meaningful differences. So-called Bridge cameras are one of the categories of cameras that are doing well. Whereas the market for small cameras has been largely eaten by Smartphones, cameras with built-in long lenses and wide zoom ranges appeal [Read More]

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a formidable still and video camera thanks to a big 1-inch sensor and 4K recording capability.

Panasonic FZ1000 Review - FZ1000 Conclusion

Panasonic are no strangers to the bridge-type super-zoom so it comes as little surprise to see this new model replete with up-to-the-minute features such as 4K video capture, zebra pattern and focus peaking and WiFi with NFC, along with an impressive 25-400mm equivalent f2.8-4 Leica zoom. However the big news here is the adoption of a 1-inch type sensor to rival Sony’s somewhat niche Cyber-shot DSC RX10.  Read on to find out how well it performs.

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 Review - A superzoom camera with a solid 1-inch sensor and 16x optical zoom.

Long-zoom compacts fill the gap between pocketable cameras and interchangeable lens models with expensive lenses, offering a great combination of lens reach and portability. Read on to learn about our favorite enthusiast long zoom cameras.

Panasonic are no strangers to the bridge-type super-zoom so it comes as little surprise to see this new model replete with up-to-the-minute features such as 4K video capture, zebra pattern and focus peaking and WiFi with NFC, along with an impressive 25-400mm equivalent f2.8-4 Leica zoom. However the big news here is the adoption of a 1-inch type sensor to rival Sony’s somewhat niche Cyber-shot DSC RX10.  Read on to find out how well it performs.

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. 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. Taken as a whole, the FZ1000 can almost be seen as a synthesis between the two cameras.

A sophisticated 16x optical zoom digicam with SLR-like styling, a relatively large sensor and support for 4K video recording.

The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is Panasonic's new flagship super-zoom compact camera, offering a large 1-inch image sensor with 20 megapixels, 4K video recording and a 16x zoom lens with a 25-400mm focal range. Priced at £749 / $899, read our expert Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 review to find out if it can justify its price-tag...

The Long Zoom Compact category is probably the most diverse of any in our 2015 roundups. Within it are three separate sub-classes of camera, all of which offer 8x optical zoom or greater (up to a whopping 83x). Find out which we recommend. Read more

An expert review of the Panasonic Lumix FZ100 super-zoom camera, fully tested and compared against big rivals from Canon and Panasonic