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Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 II Video Recording Limits

Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 II (DC-FZ1000M2)

The Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 II has a maximum video recording time of 30 minutes, but only for some formats. That limit is also dependent upon multiple factors like camera settings, media storage size, camera power, and internal camera temperature. See details and notes below for more information.

Details

Maximum continuous video recording times for the Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 II
Format Limit

1Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes, 59 seconds.

2When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4GB. If using an SDXC memory card, you can record a motion picture in a single file even if the size is greater than 4GB.

3Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds 4GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.)

4Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes, 59 seconds. (Playback time will be approximately 120 minutes)

4K Formats 30 minutes1, 2
MP4 [FHD/28M/60p] 30 minutes1, 3
MP4 [FHD/20M/30p] Unlimited3
MP4 [HD/10M/30p] Unlimited3
AVCHD [FHD/28M/60p] 30 minutes1, 3
AVCHD [FHD/17M/60i] 30 minutes1, 3
AVCHD [FHD/24M/30p] Unlimited3
High Speed Video (120 fps) 30 minutes3, 4

Notes

  • The maximum available continuous recording time will be displayed on the screen.
  • An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause recording to stop before the maximum recording time is reached.
  • Alternate Model Names: DC-FZ1000M2

References

  1. Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ1000M2 Owner’s Manual for Advanced Features (English) - pages 29 and 84
  2. Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000M2 Product Page (shop.panasonic.com)