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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,359,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 24×
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 540
Summary
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has larger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is the most important advantage of this model as large sensor lets you to take photos of the more professional quality. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a wider ISO range of 125-12800 in compare with 100-3200 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. This ISO numbers let you to take good quality photos in low light conditions. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 provides better 24x optical zoom. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has more number of focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200: 49 vs 23. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving object.
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 921,000 in compare to 460,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 battery life is better than the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to take 540 shots with the Lumix DMC-FZ200 and only 360 with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 weighs 588g that is 243g lighter than the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has 11 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 only 3 so the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 will be the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon