Review: The Panasonic FZ1000 II combines versatility and value

The FZ1000 II is a great all-around bridge camera with a good zoom lens, capable 1"-type sensor and excellent ergonomics. We appreciate the level of control and customization available, and the image quality is solid. It's not the most capable camera in its class, but it's also far from the most expensive, and is well worth a look.

Those looking for an all-in-one solution for travel photography and casual video capture.;

Those wanting to regularly shoot fast action and the highest-quality video;

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 MkII review: Putting the super in superzoom?

Although the Mark II is a relatively soft update to the superzoom original, it gets a lot right: there's a big and versatile zoom, good quality images and flexibility from both screen and electronic viewfinder. It's less premium than its Sony competitor, but it is also more affordable.

Decent image quality with zoom; More programmable controls than before; Adds touchscreen controls; 12fps burst mode is fast; Silent electronic shutter options;

Marginal changes over the first-generation model; Zoom retreats to f/4.0 rather quickly (at 170mm); It's a big camera with a big price; Edge softness at longer zoom; No ND filter;

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Review

The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II ($899.99) is the follow-up to the FZ1000, a bridge camera that's now been on sale for five years. Despite the gap in releases, the basics remain the same. The FZ1000 II sports big zoom power, reaching 400mm for telephoto work, and betters smartphones and other bridge cameras via the use of a larger image sensor. It does a good job balancing zoom power, size, and price, but we wish Panasonic had added some level of dust and splash protection. Big Sensor and Zoom Power The FZ1000 II is a bridge-style camera—one that's shaped a lot like a mirrorless model, but doesn't offer interchangeable lenses. It's an appealing category for both pros who own a big camera rig, but don't want to carry it all the time, as well as more laid-back snapshooters who want more than a phone provides, but without the hassle of carrying bags of lenses and accessories around. The camera measures 3.8 by 5.4 by 5.2 inches (HWD) and weighs about 1.8 pounds. It's finished in b...

The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II bridge camera keeps the same excellent lens and sensor as its predecessor. It's an excellent performer, but we wish it had some level of weather protection.

16x zoom lens; 1-inch image sensor; Vari-angle touch LCD; Large, crisp EVF; Quick autofocus; 4K video with mic input

Omits dust and splash protection; Not as well built as some competitors