Lumix DMC-FZ1000 question: Might be a stupid question but here it goes..I bought my wife a Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and she is asking me what the difference is between the "P" setting and the...

dino21 Loc: McAllen, TX

Might be a stupid question but here it goes..I bought my wife a Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and she is asking me what the difference is between the "P" setting and the IA setting (Intelligent Auto). Can someone help me out here?

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

I don't have one but just guessing IA will pick a scene mode best suited for the subject. Check the manual.

dino21 Loc: McAllen, TX

WayneL wrote:

I don't have one but just guessing IA will pick a scene mode best suited for the subject. Check the manual.

I did check the manual..........before I posted. Still cant see the difference.

therwol Loc: USA

dino21 wrote:

Might be a stupid question but here it goes..I bought my wife a Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and she is asking me what the difference is between the "P" setting and the IA setting (Intelligent Auto). Can someone help me out here?

I don't know about that camera. I do know that on my Canon G7X II, when the camera is in the auto mode, it makes all of the decisions for you. In the P mode, you can adjust things like sharpness and a few other settings that will not change from picture to picture. I set my camera to maximum sharpness all of the time. I don't like the slightly smeared look that the camera gives otherwise, only really visible if you look close, but it bothers me.

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

From Digicam help.com : "Intelligent Auto (iA) is said to select the most appropriate settings to match recording conditions. These following functions work automatically when the Mode dial is switched to iA (manual page 28):
Image Stabilization – steadies the camera to help prevent camera shake
Intelligent ISO Sensitivity – camera sets the appropriate ISO and shutter speed to the brightness and movement of a subject
Face Detection – camera detects up to 15 faces and adjusts focus and exposure accordingly. Even if a person moves, the camera tracks the face and readjusts settings.
Continuous Auto Focus – according to Panasonic, the camera automatically begins focusing even before the shutter button is pressed.
Scene Detection – chooses the mode that best matched the subject and recording conditions: Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery."

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Like it's been said, the iA setting allows the camera to make all the decisions, and all you have to do is aim, compose and shoot.
The P, or Program mode is similar to iA mode, but lets you make some of the decision, such as ISO, white balance, perhaps exposure compensation, auto focus mode and light metering. It allows you to select a different combination of shutter speed and aperture, yet retaining proper exposure. In this way you can quickly switch from a fast shutter speed to capture an action, to an aperture that will, say, provide for a deeper or shallower depth of focus.

cascoly Loc: seattle

I have an fz-1000 and shoot w iA most of the time - the white balance selection in particular is excellent - even indoors moving thru different sources of light. using P mode I have function keys programmed for the few times I need to set WB myself, or to quickly shift to bracketing for HDR

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

On Lumix cameras "iA" stands for intelligent auto which is their version of "Auto".
"P" stands for "Programme" mode which is similar to the "M" mode where you have to set everything manually, these includes Aperture, Shutter and ISO.

dbaird2495

I have the FZ1000 and shoot in the P mode. Primarily so I can change ISO when going from outside to inside buildings and maintain ISO at or below 1600 to avoid too much noise. It also allows me to change aperture and shutter speed as conditions dictate. Wingpilot's explanation is good.

Maryak

Download the manual and find out for yourself.....................A lot of what is written here is incorrect

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

The “P” mode will automatically choose what the camera thinks is the best mode, BUT, you can adjust those settings. Not so with the iA/A mode.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

dino21 wrote:

Might be a stupid question but here it goes..I bought my wife a Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and she is asking me what the difference is between the "P" setting and the IA setting (Intelligent Auto). Can someone help me out here?

In P mode the camera is picking the shutter speed and aperture. If you have the ISO set then your camera will select the proper settings.
In Intelligent Auto, which in essence, is like super program mode, the camera ( depending on brand) will choose if flash is needed, sets the ISO, selects aperture and shutter speed depending on the scene and again, camera model. Some models will not allow certain functions in intelligent auto like fill flash.
I am amazed your manual does not describe these settings. Sony pockets spend chapter and verse on these settings and when to use each. Lumix camera's used to come with a detailed manual. I wonder why they stopped? Maybe they have gone the route of putting a more detailed description on the internet.

dino21 Loc: McAllen, TX

Maryak wrote:

Download the manual and find out for yourself.....................A lot of what is written here is incorrect

That's the problem. The "manual" is printed so so small I can not really see it that well. As for your smart ass answer, thankfully there are people on here that truely want to help.

dino21 Loc: McAllen, TX

johneccles wrote:

On Lumix cameras "iA" stands for intelligent auto which is their version of "Auto".
"P" stands for "Programme" mode which is similar to the "M" mode where you have to set everything manually, these includes Aperture, Shutter and ISO.

Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

dino21 Loc: McAllen, TX

billnikon wrote:

In P mode the camera is picking the shutter speed ... (show quote)

Thank you so much for clarifying this for me/us. I really appreciate it.