Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 review

A 1-inch sensor gives this bridge camera the edge over most models

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
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It looks like an SLR, but that 25-400mm (equivalent) lens is fixed

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As part of our image quality testing for the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, we've shot our resolution chart. These images were captured using a full-production sample of the camera.

For a full explanation of what our resolution charts mean, and how to read them, check out our full explanation of our camera testing resolution charts.

Examining images of the chart taken at each sensitivity setting reveals the following resolution scores in line widths per picture height x100:

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 80. Score: 26

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 100. Score: 26

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 200. Score: 24

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 400. Score: 26

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 800. Score: 24

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 1600. Score: 24

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 3200. Score: 22

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 6400. Score: 22

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO12800. Score: 18

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 25600. Score: 14

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 80. Score: 28

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 100. Score: 26

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 200. Score: 26

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 400. Score: 26

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 800. Score: 24

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 1600. Score: 22

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 3200. Score: 18

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 6400. Score: 18

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 128000. Score: 16

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000

ISO 25600. Score: 16

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