Is the FZ1000 a suitable alternative to a DSLR? The answer is… maybe, sort of, sometimes.

Taking the FZ1000 on weekend walks along the Darent Valley at Eynsford and the Royal Military Canal between Hythe and Seabrook. Finished off with night shots in Romney Marsh and Camber Sands.

Taking on the big boys – Pitting the all-in-one 1″ sensor FZ1000 bridge camera with fixed zoom against the larger APS-C sensor Fuji X-E1 with the huge Sigma 100-300 EX f/4 lens

Battle of the Lumix – Pitting the all-in-one 1″ sensor FZ1000 bridge camera with fixed zoom against the Micro 4/3 interchangeable lens G7.

Former country estate, latterly public golf course, is being regenerated with a new park lake and a visitor centre and cafe in the old stable block. I went for a wander with the FZ1000 as work commences on the project.

Comparison of the handling of the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 and a Lumix G7 with 45-150mm shot at the 300mm (equivalent) focal length.

How does the handling of the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 compare to a DSLR and Sigma 100-300mm F/4 in the field?

The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera is a sophisticated camera and needs careful set up. Part 2 of my settings.

First attempt at setting up the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera.

Day 1 of my long term living with the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 1″ sensor bridge camera diary.