Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 camera with 4K video and 1″ sensor announced

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Panasonic announced the new Lumix DMC-FZ1000 camera with 4k video and 1″ sensor. The price is $897.99 (available for pre-order). Shipping is expected to start on July 31st. Here are the main camera features:

  • 20.1MP 1″ High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
  • Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x Zoom Lens
  • 25-400mm f/2.8-4 (35mm Equivalent)
  • 4K QFHD Video Recording at 30 fps
  • 0.39″ 2,359k-Dot OLED Live View Finder
  • 3.0″ 921k-Dot Free-Angle LCD Monitor
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • HYBRID O.I.S. 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Light Speed AF with LUMIX DFD Focus
  • ISO 25600 and 50 fps Continuous Shooting

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 detailed specifications:

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Image Sensor1″ High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
Effective Pixels20.1MP
Total Pixels20.9MP
Maximum Resolution5472 x 3648
Aspect Ratio3:2; 4:3; 16:9; 1:1
Still Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Storage MediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Slot1x
Lens TypeLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)25-400mm
Optical Zoom16x
Aperture Rangef/2.8-4 to f/8
Lens Construction15 Elements in 11 Groups
Minimum Focusing DistanceWide: 11.8″ (30 cm); Telephoto: 39.4″ (100 cm); Macro Mode: 1.2″ (3 cm)
Digital Zoom4x
Image StabilizationHybrid Optical Image Stabilization
Viewfinder Type0.39″ OLED LVF with 2,359K Dots
Frame Coverage100%
Magnification1.88x (0.7x 35mm Equivalent)
Shutter TypeElectronic and Mechanical Focal Plane
Shutter SpeedMechanical: 1/4000th – 60 sec.; Electronic: 1/16000th – 1 sec.; Bulb: Approx 120 sec.
Flash Sync SpeedNot Specified by Manufacturer
Drive ModesSingle, Continuous, Self-Timer
Top Continuous Shooting Rate50 fps (AFS with Electronic Shutter Only)
Self-Timer2 sec. / 10 sec. / 10 sec. (3 images)
Exposure Metering SystemNot Specified by Manufacturer
Metering MethodIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering RangeNot Specified by Manufacturer
Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV step, +/-5 EV (+/-3 EV for motion picture)
Exposure Bracketing3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. +/-3 EV
ISO SensitivityAuto, 125-12800 (Expandable: 80-25600)
Autofocus SystemContrast-detect
Number of Focus Points49
Focus ModesAFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / Manual Focus/  AF Macro / Macro Zoom, Quick AF/  Low Light AF/ AF Area Select, AF Tracking, Eye Sensor AF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF
Autofocus SensitivityNot Specified by Manufacturer
Built-In FlashYes
Flash ModesAuto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash CompensationNot Specified by Manufacturer
Flash BracketingNot Specified by Manufacturer
External Flash InterfaceHot shoe
White Balance ModesAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set1 / White Set2 / White Set3 / White Set4 / Color Temperature
(2-axis Adjustable)
White Balance BracketingN/A
Movie Recording4K Video: 3840 x 2160/30p; 1920 x 1080/30p, 60p, 120 fps; 1280 x 720/30p, 240 fps; 640 x 480/ 30p, 360 fps
File FormatAVCHD, MP4
Audio RecordingBuilt-in Stereo and 3.5mm Input for External Stereo Microphone
Audio File FormatAAC
Maximum Recording Time29 minutes, 59 seconds
Monitor3.0″ Free Angle TFT LCD with 921K Dots
Monitor Viewing Angle100%
InterfacemicroHDMI, AV Output (NTSC), USB (AV/USB Multi)
Wi-FiYes, with NFC.  IIEE 802.11 b/g/n
GPSNo
Power SourceLi-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7 Wh); AC Adapter (Input: 110 – 240V AC)
Battery Life360 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Dimensions5.4 x 3.9 x 5.2″ (13.7 x 9.9 x 13.1 cm)
Weight1.83 lb (831 g) with Battery and Card

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