FZ1000 or FZ1000 2 ?

[stevie1965]

Hi everyone.

I 'stupidly' sold my FZ2000 because I wanted a smaller compact camera for holidays. So after a lot of research, & for many personal resaons I've come full circle. I have decided to buy a FZ1000 or the Mk2 ( because they are similar to the FZ2000, but smaller & lighter ). Given that the Mk2 is double the price, am I wasting my money ? I don't do a lot of videos, and I don't print my photos either.

Please can anyone advise me which one to buy ?

TIA, STEVE

 

[skullfunkerry]

I've just had a look online to see what the difference is between the FZ1000 and the mk2. Seems like it boils down to a touchscreen, bluetooth connectivity and one extra control wheel, plus a couple of video features.

The sensor and the lens is the same, so you're going to get the same pictures; I did read on a forum that the mk2 has a faster lens motor, so you can zoom in to full telephoto slightly more quickly than you can on the original, and also the auto-focus might be slightly quicker; the guy who said that though did clarify that he hadn't actually done any timings, it was just how the two cameras felt in his hands.

I had an FZ1000 a few years ago and I really liked it, although at the time I didn't really know what I was doing with it. I had an FZ2000 until last year, and I liked that too, but I always had the feeling that it wasn't really doing anything for me that the FZ1000 didn't do... I think in your situation I'd go for the FZ1000, and with the money I'd saved, take myself somewhere nice for the day and take loads of photos!

 

[stevie1965]

Thanks for your reply, I know it's a difficult question. I think I'll take your advice and get the FZ1000, maybe even a brand new one.