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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon SX510 HS
SX510 HS vs SX520 HS |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic FZ1000 II
FZ1000 vs FZ1000 II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | FZ1000 | SX520 HS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.99 | $400.00 |
| Street Price: | $772.99 | $344.98 |
| Date Available: | 2014-07-31 | 2014-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
29.4 oz
(833 g)
includes batteries |
15.6 oz
(441 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.4 x
3.9 x
5.1 in. (137 x 99 x 131 mm) |
4.7 x
3.2 x
3.6 in. (120 x 82 x 92 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.1 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.41 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 517 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1832 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (120p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements) | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 400mm | 24 - 1,008mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 9.1 - 146mm | 4.3 - 180.6mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 16.00x | 42.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.0 (T) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | 62.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | On lens | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / Pinpoint | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.39-inch 2359K-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.88x / 0.7x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.88x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 461,000 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) | SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele) | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
| NFC: | Yes | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi, optional wired | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, Combined AV Out/USB 2.0; 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm External Mic Jack | Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.34 | 0.63 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.34 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.45 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 73 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.10 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.11 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.053 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.029 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 210 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 300 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NB-6LH |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, LoiLoScope (trial version), Adobe Reader | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 20.1-megapixel 1"-type CMOS sensor, f/2.8-4 16x wide-angle zoom with 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S, 4K video shooting, 12fps full-res burst mode, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. | DIGIC 4+ processor. |
