Over the years (76 now) I have been trying to go lighter and lighter because holding large, heavey SLR and DSLR cameras and heavy pro lenses has taken its toll. A couple of years ago I traded all DSLRs for an all mirrorless set to lighten the load, and now even these are getting harder and harder to use, so I am even going lighter because I am exercising my hobby lesser ans lesser.

I currently have the canon R6 and R10 with a myriad of RF and EF lenses which have been used less and less frequently nodding to my G7XIII for travel and my (purched used) Panasonic ZS20 for everything else. The ZS20 stays in the car to be available whenever I need to take a photo. These may not take the wonderful photos of the larger (and heavier) equipment, but they are easier on the arms and I can always correct the photos in post processing.

If I were you, in your current situation, (similar to mine) I would opt for the lighter FX1000.

Fellow UHHers:
My main camera combination is a Canon R7 with R 24-105mm L lens. There is also a Canon flash with the system. All work beautifully together. Used it extensively at a family Thanksgivig gathering yesterday. By the end of the day, the camera system was feeling very heavy but the photos were great (for the most part!). On the way home thought about how a "bridge" camera would have been easier to work with since the photos do not need to be "world" class. In addition to the R lens listed above, I have four other R lens, not L-types but good glass. The two cameras listed in the intro are current considerations. Of course, the R10 is not a "bridge" camera but with a zoom lens it could be used as one with the built in flash. It would be mucn lighter than the R7 combo and would take excellent photos. The Lumix listed is a true bridge camera and gets good reviews. The photos would probably not equal those from the R10 (my guess). Cost is not a factor as the two are roughly the same price. Know this has been wordy and thank you for reading this far. Please share your thoughts with me on this concernig a possible purchase. Again, thank you.
Jack B

To all who responded to my original posting, I again thank you. The following is to let you know the outcome. During the searching process, a number of bridge cameras were considered. The decision to purchase the Canon R10 was made based on two factors: the offerings of the R10 and the price offered by Canon for a rehab R10. The price was $599 which was roughly $400 less than the original price and $300 less than sale price. The R10 arrived yesterday. After taking a number of photos, the R10 was the right choice for me. Attached are three sample photos taken this morning. They were shot in RAW with minor cropping, no other modificatioins. The mass of the R10 is less than half of thr R7 plus attached flash.
Jack B