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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 80
IMAGE Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
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SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (3 exposures in blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,036,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 500
CONNECTIVITY Headphone port: Yes
Summary
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 has larger sensor than the Lumix DMC-FZ1000: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is the most significant difference between these cameras because big sensor lets you to produce pictures of the more professional quality. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a wider ISO range of 125-12800 in compare with 200-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. This ISO numbers allow the photographer to produce good quality pictures in dim light situations. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has image stabilization which will help you to produce blur-free images of non-moving objects in dim light when the photographer is not using the flash.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,036,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 has a touch screen.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is weather sealed which means that it provides protection from rain, snow, dust and sand. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 battery life is better in compare to the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 500 shots with the Lumix DMC-GH4 and only 360 with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 weighs 560g which is 271g less than the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 has 11 advantages and the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 only 7 so the Lumix DMC-GH4 will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon