Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic GH1
FZ1000 | GH1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 60 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FZ1000
GH1 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic GH1
FZ1000 | GH1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and GH1 is 55 and 81 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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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 |