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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000K Bridge Camera
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Body) Black
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| Mirrorless Camera |
The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful. | ||
| Bridge Camera |
For a lot of people, the Bridge camera is the perfect solution as it combines the portability of a compact camera while offering the full capability of a DSLR. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000K. camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 121 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000K. video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000K. is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Lumix DMC-FZ1000K. is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the OM-D E-M10 Mark III is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000K. . |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the OM-D E-M10 Mark III. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | ||
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Olympus, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Lumix DMC-FZ1000K. is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Panasonic provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Olympus provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Olympus camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000K. is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 13.20 x 8.80 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 17.3 x 13 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Panasonic's in-built intervalometer |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Olympus's in-built intervalometer | |
| Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | ||
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | ||
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Olympus has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
| 4K Videos |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. | |
| High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | |
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | |||
| Camera Body Only |
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Technical Specifications
| 4K Video Capable | Yes | Yes | |
| Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL | - | |
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | - | |
| Audio Formats Supported | - | LPCM | |
| Audio Noise Reduction | - | Yes | |
| Audio System | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Auto Exposure | Yes | - | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | - | 121 | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | - | 1 | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | 1 - ∞ m | - | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | 0.03 - ∞ m | - | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | 1210 mAh | |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes | - | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 360 shots | 330 shots | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Brightness Adjustment | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes | - | |
| Bundled Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5PE/SILKYPIX Developer Studio/LoiLoScope/Adobe Reader | - | |
| Cables Included | AC, USB | - | |
| Camcorder Media Type | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camera File System | DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.3, RAW | - | |
| Camera Shutter Type | Electronic | Electronic, Mechanical | |
| Camera Type | Bridge camera | MILC Body | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 130.7 mm | 83.6 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x | - | |
| Diopter Correction | - | Yes | |
| Display | LCD | - | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | - | 3:2 | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 | 3 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 921000 pixels | - | |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
| External Flash Connector | - | Yes | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/16000 s | 1/16000 s | |
| Field Of View | 100 % | - | |
| Flash Exposure Correction | - | ±3EV (1/3 EV step) | |
| Flash Modes | Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Sync-speed | - | 1/250 s | |
| Flip-out Screen | Yes | - | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 9.1 - 146 mm | - | |
| Focus | - | TTL | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | |
| Full HD | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | Micro | Micro | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 98.5 mm | 49.5 mm | |
| Image Editing | Crop, Resizing | - | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPG | JPEG, RAW | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1 | 4/3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 13.20 x 8.80 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm | |
| Interval Recording | 1 | 1 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 | 100, 25600 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 25600 | 25600 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 | 100 | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 15/11 | - | |
| Light Exposure Control | Program AE | Program AE | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/3EV step) | ± 5EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | Auto, Manual | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Spot | - | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Live View | Yes | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (tele) | 1 - ∞ m | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.03 - ∞ m | - | |
| Magnification | 1.88 x | 1.23 x | |
| Manual Exposure | - | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes | |
| Max FPS @4K | 25 | 30 | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 11 | - | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 432 mm | - | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 4608 x 3456 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 20.1 MP | 16.1 MP | |
| Microphone In | Yes | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Mono | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 2.8 | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 27 mm | - | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | - | 30 fps | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes | - | |
| Normal Focusing Range | 0.3 - ∞ / 1 - ∞ m | - | |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 2 - ∞ m | - | |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.3 - ∞ m | - | |
| On Screen Display (OSD) Languages | DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN | - | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | 0 - 40 °F | |
| Optical Zoom | 16 x | - | |
| Panorama Mode | Yes | - | |
| Photo Effects | Black&White, Vivid | 1 | |
| PictBridge | Yes | Yes | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | - | 1280x720@24fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@24fps, 3840x2160@25fps, 3840x2160@30fps | |
| Saturation Adjustment | - | Yes | |
| Scene Modes | Backlight, Children, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports | - | |
| Scene Modes Present | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | - | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | MOS | CMOS | |
| Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 60 s | 60 s | |
| Smile Detection | Yes | - | |
| Sports Mode | Yes | - | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4864x3648, 3456x2592, 2432x1824, 5472x3648, 3888x2592, 2736x1824, 5472x3080, 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 3648x3648, 2592x2592, 1824x1824 | 4608 x 3456, 1280 x 960 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | 20.9 MP | 17.2 MP | |
| Tracking Focus | - | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Connector | - | Micro-USB B | |
| USB Port | - | Yes | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MP4 | MOV | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Recording Time | - | 140 h | |
| Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
| Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.39 " | - | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | - | |
| Voice Recording | - | Yes | |
| Weight | 780 g | 362 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 831 g | - | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade | Auto | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n | b/g/n | |
| Width | 136.8 mm | 121.5 mm | |
| Wind Filter | - | Yes |
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