Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II with Nikon D3500 Overview
Let's compare Nikon D3500 with Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II.
The first model related to Entry-Level DSLR, the second to Large Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Both of these models were released in 2018. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of D3500 is greater than that of Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DC-FZ1000 II), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon D3500, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800.
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has image stabilization(5-axis Optical), D3500 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
D3500 has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the Lumix DC-FZ1000 II doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, D3500 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D3500 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon D3500 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
D3500 |
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Panasonic
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| Model |
D3500 |
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
| Announced |
August, 2018 |
February, 2018 |
| Body Type |
Compact SLR |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
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| Number of Lenses |
305 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
3 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
1240k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.56 |
0.74 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
49 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
12.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.00 |
13.50 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
116.2 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
125 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
80 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
1550 shots |
350 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL14a |
DMW-BLC12PP |
| Physical |
| Weight |
365 g |
808 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
124 x 97 x 70 mm |
136 x 97 x 132 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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