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120N vs FZ1000
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | FZ1000Lumix · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £237 used |
| Sensor | — | 20.1MP 1-inch MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | — | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | — | 12fps (7fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | — | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 831g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 136.8 × 98.5 × 130.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | — | Electronic OLED, 0.39", 2.36M dots, 0.7x, eye sensor |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed Leica 16x zoom lens (25-400mm equivalent, f/2.8-4) |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, NFC, micro HDMI, USB, 3.5 mm mic, 2.5 mm remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
FZ1000
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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4.4/10
Street
—
4.2/10
Travel
—
4.0/10
Wedding & Events
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3.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.3/10
Filmmaking
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3.8/10
Documentary
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3.5/10
Sports & Action
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4.3/10
Landscape
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3.7/10
Wildlife
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4.8/10
Casual
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2.7/10
Food
—
4.4/10
Macro
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3.2/10
Architecture
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4.1/10
Astrophotography
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2.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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