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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ2500
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and GH1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 4 years after the GH1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ1000 matches up against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic GH1

 FZ1000 GH1 
IntroducedJune 2014July 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 GH1 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic GH1

 FZ1000 GH1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 features outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 against the GH1.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and GH1 is 55 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and GH1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography details
70
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography information
Panasonic GH1 Street photography information
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography details
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
65
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
64
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
66
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
display is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-12 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.50 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831 grams (1.83 pounds) 385 grams (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.6
DXO Low light score 517 772
Other
Battery life 360 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $949