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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The Nikon D800 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in February 2012 and June 2014. The D800 is a DSLR, while the FZ1000 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (D800) and an one-inch (FZ1000) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 36.2 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D800
versus
Panasonic FZ1000
Nikon D800   Panasonic FZ1000
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Nikon F mount lenses 25-400mm f/2.8-4.0
36.2 MP – Full Frame sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-6,400 (50 - 25,600) ISO 125-12,800 (80 - 25,600)
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots)
3.2" LCD – 921k dots 3.0" LCD – 921k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive)
4 shutter flaps per second 12 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
900 shots per battery charge360 shots per battery charge
146 x 123 x 82 mm, 1000 g 137 x 99 x 131 mm, 831 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D800 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Nikon D800 and the Panasonic FZ1000 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ1000
Compare D800 versus FZ1000 top
Comparison D800 or FZ1000 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic FZ1000 is notably smaller (24 percent) than the Nikon D800. It is worth mentioning in this context that the D800 is splash and dust resistant, while the FZ1000 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the FZ1000 has a lens built in, whereas the D800 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the D800 and their specifications in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the D800 gets 900 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL15 battery, while the FZ1000 can take 360 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLC12 power pack.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D800 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1000 137 mm 99 mm 131 mm 831 g 360 i Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 950 g 950 i Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV 151 mm 116 mm 76 mm 890 g 900 i Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon G3 X 123 mm 77 mm 105 mm 733 g 300 i Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Canon G5 X 112 mm 76 mm 44 mm 353 g 210 i Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D4 160 mm 157 mm 91 mm 1340 g 2600 i Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D600 141 mm 113 mm 82 mm 850 g 900 i Sep 2012 US$ 2 099ebay.com
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Nikon D610 141 mm 113 mm 82 mm 850 g 900 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D700 147 mm 123 mm 77 mm 1074 g 1000 i Jul 2008 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D810 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 980 g 1200 i Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D850 146 mm 124 mm 79 mm 1005 g 1840 i Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Nikon Df 144 mm 110 mm 67 mm 760 g 1400 i Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II 102 mm 58 mm 38 mm 281 g 350 i Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 290 g 320 i May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The FZ1000 was launched at a lower price than the D800, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D800 features a full frame sensor and the Panasonic FZ1000 an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the FZ1000 is 87 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.7. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon D800 and Panasonic FZ1000 sensor measures

With 36.2MP, the D800 offers a higher resolution than the FZ1000 (20MP), but the D800 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.88μm versus 2.41μm for the FZ1000) due to its larger sensor. However, the FZ1000 is a much more recent model (by 2 years and 4 months) than the D800, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D800 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D800 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 36.8 x 24.6 inches or 93.5 x 62.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 29.4 x 19.6 inches or 74.8 x 49.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 24.5 x 16.4 inches or 62.3 x 41.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic FZ1000 are 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm for good quality, 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D800 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 50-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D800 versus FZ1000 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under review, the D800 provides substantially higher image quality than the FZ1000, with an overall score that is 31 points higher. This advantage is based on 3.2 bits higher color depth, 2.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.5 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Nikon D800 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.314.4285395
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Panasonic FZ1000 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.111.751764
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Canon 5D Mark III Full Frame 22.1 5760 38401080/30p24.011.7229381
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Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.6299591
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Canon G3 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.352163
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Canon G5 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.347162
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Nikon D4 Full Frame 16.2 4928 32801080/30p24.713.1296589
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Nikon D600 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.2298094
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Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.4292594
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Nikon D700 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2230380
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Nikon D800E Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.614.3297996
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Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.8285397
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Nikon D850 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.414.82660100
14.
 
Nikon Df Full Frame 16.2 4928 3280i24.613.1327989
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Sony RX100 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.512.448367
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Sony RX100 III 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.412.349567
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Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the FZ1000 provides a better video resolution than the D800. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Nikon is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the FZ1000 has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), while the D800 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), as well as the same magnification (0.70x). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Nikon D800 and Panasonic FZ1000 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Nikon D800optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ10002359 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IIIoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IVoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon G3 Xoptional i3.2 / 1620 tilting i 1/2000s 5.9/s i i
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Canon G5 X2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/2000s 5.9/s i i
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Nikon D4optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D600optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Nikon D610optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D700optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Nikon D800Eoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D810optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D850optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Nikon Dfoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Sony RX100 IIoptional i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 III1440 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the D800, but is missing on the FZ1000 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The FZ1000 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the D800 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the FZ1000 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon D800 and the Panasonic FZ1000 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D800 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SDXC cards, while the FZ1000 uses SDXC cards. The D800 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the FZ1000 only has one slot. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D800imono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Panasonic FZ1000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IIIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IVimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon G3 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G5 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D4imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D600imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D610imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D700ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D800Eimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D810istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D850istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon Dfii / iiimini2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the FZ1000 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D800 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D800 (unlike the FZ1000) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the D800 and the FZ1000 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D800 was replaced by the Nikon D810, while the FZ1000 was followed by the Panasonic FZ2500. Further information on the features and operation of the D800 and FZ1000 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D800 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic FZ1000 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Nikon D800 better than the Panasonic FZ1000 or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Advantages of the Nikon D800:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (36.2 vs 20MP) with a 35% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (31 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (3.2 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (2.7 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2.5 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (900 versus 360) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 2.0).
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in February 2012).

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Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000:

  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (12 vs 4 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the D800 requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (137x99mm vs 146x123mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the D800).
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 4 months of technical progress since the D800 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D800 emerges as the winner of the contest (17 : 14 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D800 17:14 FZ1000

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D800 and the Panasonic FZ1000 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the D800 and the FZ1000 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D8005/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ10004/5+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III..+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV4.5/5+ +4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon G3 X3.5/5+....4.5/54/5 Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Canon G5 X5/5+ +..78/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D4........4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D6004/5+ +..87/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 2 099ebay.com
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Nikon D6104/5+ +..87/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D700..89/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Jul 2008 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E......84/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8105/5..5/586/1005/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8504.5/5+ +5/589/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Nikon Df4/5....81/1004/54/5 Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II5/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D800 Panasonic FZ1000
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses 25-400mm f/2.8-4.0
Launch Date February 2012 June 2014
Launch Price USD 2,999 USD 899
Sensor Specs Nikon D800 Panasonic FZ1000
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 35.9 x 24.0 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.2 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 36.2 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.88 μm 2.41 μm
Pixel Density 4.20 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 125 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 3 Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 95 64
DXO Color Depth (bits) 25.3 22.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.4 11.7
DXO Low Light (ISO) 2853 517
Screen Specs Nikon D800 Panasonic FZ1000
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x 0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution 2359k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots 921k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Swivel screen
Shooting Specs Nikon D800 Panasonic FZ1000
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 4 shutter flaps/s 12 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CF or SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Nikon D800 Panasonic FZ1000
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 3.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Body Specs Nikon D800 Panasonic FZ1000
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL15 Panasonic DMW-BLC12
Battery Life (CIPA)900 shots per charge360 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82 mm
(5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in)
137 x 99 x 131 mm
(5.4 x 3.9 x 5.2 in)
Camera Weight 1000 g (35.3 oz) 831 g (29.3 oz)
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