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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
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
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 Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 60×
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 400
Summary
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 highest resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is produced with bigger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is the most significant specification of this model as large sensor lets the photographer to produce photos of the more professional quality. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 offers a wider ISO range of 125-12800 in compare with 100-3200 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. This ISO range let the photographer to produce better photos in dim light conditions. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has more powerful 4x digital zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 offers more powerful 60x optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has more focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70: 49 vs 23. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when following a moving subject.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is equipped with articulated LCD which will let the photographer to shoot pictures from any odd angle. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 921,000 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 offers better minimum (60 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 battery life is better in compare to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to take 400 photos with the Lumix DMC-FZ70 and only 360 with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 weighs 606g which is 225g less in comparison with the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 becomes the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon