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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic FZ70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and FZ70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 was released 11 months after the FZ70 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 matches up against the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic FZ70

 FZ1000 FZ70 
AnnouncedJune 2014July 2013Newer by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 FZ70 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic FZ70

 FZ1000 FZ70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers physical dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 versus the FZ70.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and FZ70 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and FZ70.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
56
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
67
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
65
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery power (400 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (606 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
64
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
66
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
26
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (606g)
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-06-12 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831 grams (1.83 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 41
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.8
DXO Low light score 517 171
Other
Battery life 360 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $800 $300