Here is our expectation of the popular 4K point-shoot, Panasonic FZ3000 camera. The FZ-series Panasonic is one of the most popular bridge camera in the market.
Undoubtedly, the professionals who need a 4K-ready non-interchangeable camera with great image quality, the 1-inch sensor based model designed to be an all-in-one solution.
Panasonic has a schedule of this products and introduce a new version every year. The device in question is a bridge camera model that would be the replacement of FZ2500. There is no signal of a successor model from the beginning of 2017. In this post you’ll find what we expect from Panasonic FZ3000 camera.
Our expectations about the Panasonic FZ3000 camera
The rumor mill didn’t provide when will be the premium compact camera become official. As a result Panasonic FZ3000 camera price and release date information remains unknown. It is expected to be announced in early 2018. First let’s remember the FZ2500 specs and details.
Panasonic FZ2500
The FZ2500 comes packed with a20 Megapixel 1 inch sensor, with 24-480mm range 20x optical zoom lens. The camera offers 4K video recording at 30fps. It has a larger viewfinder and articulated touchscreen and a built-in ND filter adjustable by 2, 4 or 6 stops.
Expectations for Panasonic FZ3000 camera
The company is on the verge to announce a new premium compact camera called the Panasonic FZ3000. Here are our thoughts and expectations for the FZ3000 camera.
- Same 20-Megapixel 1-inch type image sensor
- New and updated processor
- ISO 51,200
- 4K video at 60fps
- UHS-II support
- Internal USB charging
- Improved battery life
- Weather sealing
- Price around $1,200
We hope the Panasonic FZ3000 camera will arrive in early 2018. Please feel free to relay your comments, or suggestions.
I look forward to the announcement of this camera with great interest. I have owned all the models of the serious FZ, the most interesting expectations for me are:
1) 4K video at 60fps.
2) Full HD video at 240fps.
3) 24-600mm range 25x optical zoom lens.
4) UHS-II support
5) Weather sealing
6) Improved battery life
7) Price around 1.000 ÷ 1.100 U$D
With these features and with this price the Panasonic FZ3000 will surely be winning on the Sony RX10M4.
You are right on the money with your desire for 24-600mm 25x optical zoom. If the FZ2500 had this reach, I would own it now. For long distance shooting, the extra reach is essential. (Yes, thanks to Panny’s Extended Optical Zoom, using sensor crop instead of digital interpolation, you can get about 1.4x more reach, but with a reduction in megapixels; I use this all the time with my GX8 and FZ300 – but there’s no substitute for full-resolution optical zoom.)
What about MFT sensor? This was considered for some time and canon now has put a big sensor in its compacts. Personally I would prefer a larger sensor with shorter lens range…ie micro four thirds 16 or 20 mgp 24-400 2.8 Constant…dream camera I suppose.