Upgrade Guide
Lumix FZ1000→Lumix FZ72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FZ72 offers little measurable spec improvement over the FZ1000. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FZ1000 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | -0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | -1.6 | ||
| Macro | -0.9 | ||
| Architecture | -1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FZ1000 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £237 used | £51 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch MOS | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | Full HD 1080i/50 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (7fps with continuous AF) | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 831g (with battery) | 606g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 0.39", 2.36M dots, 0.7x, eye sensor | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 16x zoom lens (25-400mm equivalent, f/2.8-4) | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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