There seems to be some confusion re: the Lumix FZ1000 II

I sent this inquiry to Panasonic NZ:

Looking at your website shows no FZ1000 ii or FZ300 for sale. Are these cameras currently out of production or discontinued as I was interested primarily in a FZ1000 or the FZ2500 if they were to come available.

I now have their reply:

PNZ Sales <sales@nz.panasonic.com>	3:04 PM (35 minutes ago)
to me, PNZ

Hi Ralph,

Thanks for your email

Unfortunately, both cameras were discontinued without replacement. The FZ1000 was discontinued early 2019 and the DMC-FZ2500 was discontinued last year around June

Kind regards

Sales Support Rep

Panasonic New Zealand Limited | 18 Sir Woolf Fisher Drive, Highbrook, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 | Private Bag 14911, Panmure, Auckland 1741

The current situation is a little murky:

So, my question is – does that also include the FZ1000 II? Considering that in conversation today with a large camera outlet here in New Zealand I was informed that the FZ1000 II would be back in supply in the early part of 2025. 

It begs the question has there been a miss communication between manufacturer and supplier in this instance. For now, I will list the FZ1000 II as still in production with likely 2025 availability.

To see what is or isn’t available now check out our previous article on bridge cameras and especially read the comments section as there more update info there regarding the Sony RX10 iv.

BridgeCameras – going the way of the compact camera?

If you are aware of other unusual camera supply issue leave a comment or send us your info – I’m happy to share it.