Combining a long-reaching zoom with versatile imaging capabilities, the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II is a well-rounded camera, also characterized by its ergonomic design and intuitive handling. Sporting a large 20.1MP 1″ High-Sensitivity MOS sensor, the FZ1000 II is capable of producing high-resolution stills and video with impressively low noise levels and high clarity within the ISO 125-12800 sensitivity range. The sensor and processor also enable shooting continuously at up to 12 fps with single-shot AF, 30 fps at 8MP in 4K PHOTO modes, and UHD 4K video recording at 30p. Additionally, the 4K PHOTO modes allow you to produce stromotion images, which combine sequential exposures into a single frame for a dynamic finished look.
Beyond the imaging, the FZ1000 II is mainly characterized by its physical design and expansive Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x zoom lens, which covers a 25-400mm equivalent focal length range, as well as a 5-axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilizer to minimize the appearance of camera shake. Also notable is the camera’s ergonomic design, which resembles an interchangeable lens camera, and incorporates both a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and 3.0″ 1.24m-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow you to wirelessly share imagery or remotely control the camera from a linked smartphone or tablet.
20.1MP 1″ High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x Zoom Lens
An impressive 16x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit zoom offers a 25-400mm equivalent focal length range along with a maximum aperture range of f/2.8-4 to suit working in available light conditions. The lens construction incorporates five aspherical elements to minimize spherical aberrations and distortions throughout the zoom range and four extra-low dispersion elements help to eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing.
Benefitting the long reach of the lens is a 5-axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilizer that compensates for a variety of camera movements for sharper handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. This image stabilization system also enables a unique Level Shot function that automatically detects the horizontal line of the recording image and keeps it level during shooting, regardless of camera tilt, helping to achieve greater shooting stability.
4K Video and 4K PHOTO Modes
The sensor and processor combination also enables 4K video recording at 30p in the MP4 format at 100 Mb/s. Full HD 1080p and HD 720p recording is also possible, as well as high-speed Full HD recording with 120-fps slow-motion playback.
Besides video, the 4K capabilities also permit recording 8MP stills at 30 fps in a trio of ways:
An Auto Marking function makes it easy to sift through the hundreds of frames captured with 4K PHOTO modes, and lets you jump to the nearest frame where differences are more pronounced between consecutive frames in order to minimize the time spent reviewing images.
Additionally, Sequence Composition mode can be used to synthesize sequentially recorded images taken with 4K PHOTO modes and composite them into a single dynamic image (a stromotion) that clearly shows subject movement while retaining a single static background.
Post Focus and Focus Stacking
Another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method called Post Focus. Working in conjunction with the contrast-detection focusing system and the intelligent Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology, Post Focus records imagery as a 4K MP4 file at 30 fps and shifts the specific point of focus throughout the burst shooting in order to offer a range of distinct focusing ranges to choose from. During playback, via the camera’s touchscreen, you can then tap the specific region of the image you wish to be in focus and an 8MP JPEG file will be created. Multiple individual files with different points of focus can be created from the original burst and focusing assist functions can also be used to gain even more precise control over the specific in-focus region.
This technology also allows for producing focus stacked images in-camera to realize a greater depth of field, especially when photographing close-up subjects. In this mode, images are recorded and saved with varying points of focus and then blended together to gain an extended depth of field.
Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi
Other Camera Features
Technical Specifications:
Brand
Panasonic
Model
DC-FZ10002GW
Model Name
Model Year
2019
Product Dimensions
13.6 x 13.2 x 9.7 cm; 810 Grams
Batteries
1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Item model number
Flash Memory Type
SDXC
Flash
Internal
Hardware Interface
Micro USB 2.0 Type B, Micro-HDMI, SDXC
Special Features
Face Detection
Mounting Hardware
Camera Body & Lens
Number Of Items
1
Remote Control Description
Cable
Standing screen display size
3 Inches
Display Type
LCD
Image Aspect Ratio
4:3
Image Stabilization
Optical
Has Image Stabilisation
Yes
Optical Zoom
16 x
Digital Zoom
4 x
Max Resolution
20.1 MP
Optical Sensor Resolution
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/4000 Seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed
2 Seconds
Min Focal Length
25 Millimeters
Video Capture Resolution
2160p
Batteries Included
Batteries Required
Battery Cell Composition
Lithium Ion
Continuous Shooting Speed
12 fps
Connector Type
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI
Form Factor
Compact
Flash Modes Description
Red Eye Reduction, Flash exposure compensation
Lens Type
Zoom
Mounting Type
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Includes Rechargable Battery
Has Self Timer
Manufacturer
In the Box:
Warranty:
2 Years Manufacturer's Warranty.
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