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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000 Comparison

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Panasonic FZ1000 II

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic FZ1000 II, which was introduced in February 2019 is a Large Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor whereas Nikon A1000, which was introduced in January 2019 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 1 months difference between FZ1000 II and A1000 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-18
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 808g. 136 x 97 x 132 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Nikon A1000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-01-18
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 330g. 114 x 72 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix A900 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Nikon Coolpix A1000
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.240k dots vs 921k dots 34% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 98% More accurate viewfinder
Battery Life
350 shots vs 250 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.40 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
13.5m vs 6.0m 7.5m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 1166k dot 102% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.76µm2 230% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix A1000 over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Weight
330 g vs 808 g 478 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 400mm 440 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
35x vs 16x more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Nikon Coolpix A1000
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
400mm vs 840mm Very good Telezoom
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Nikon Coolpix A1000
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ1000 II has external dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) (including batteries). Nikon A1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000. Nikon A1000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 91mm thinner than Panasonic FZ1000 II.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon A1000 is significantly lighter (478g ) than the Panasonic FZ1000 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II nor Nikon Coolpix A1000 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Nikon A1000 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 II sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Nikon A1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the FZ1000 II and A1000 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon A1000. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II features a 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 16x zoom lens whereas Nikon A1000 features a 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 35x zoom lens.

Nikon A1000 has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ1000 II. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ1000 II is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon A1000 has 440mm longer telezoom reach than the Panasonic FZ1000 II. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Panasonic FZ1000 II is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ1000 II
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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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FZ1000 II
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Longest - Nikon P1000
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Fastest - Olympus 1
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Max Aperture at Wide

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FZ1000 II
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Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon A1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Nikon A1000 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Sports Photography

GOOD

Nikon A1000 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
400 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
840 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon A1000 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
16.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
808g
Body Thickness 132mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
35.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
330g
Body Thickness 41mm
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon A1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Nikon A1000: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ1000 II and Nikon A1000 scores compare:

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #129 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Nikon A1000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #20 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #351 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ1000 II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon A1000 in all criteria except one: Portability. Nikon A1000 is significantly smaller than Panasonic FZ1000 II. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon A1000. Otherwise, Panasonic FZ1000 II is the better camera overall.

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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Nikon Coolpix A1000
Brand Panasonic Nikon
Announced 2019-02-18 2019-01-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 116.16mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-400 mm (16x) 24-840 mm (35x)
Max Aperture F2.8-4.0 F3.4-6.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,240k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 808g 330g
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm 114 x 72 x 41mm
Battery Life 350 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None No
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