Hi!
I beginer also and use Panasonic/Lumix FZ-1000.
It does however have more features than available on other cameras, (especially in its price range).
It has faster (DFD) Auto-Focus than any dSLR.
It has 5-axis Image-Stabilization, (only 2-axis is possible on Canon/Nikon dSLR).
Not only is it available used for less than $500, it has a 25 to 400mm-EFL lens that would cost $-thousands-$ for the equivalent in FF.
It does have INTERVALOMETER for time-lapse, and MULTIPLE EXPOSURE.
Also 4K-video and Panoramic.
Cheers