Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom - Black
Brand | Panasonic |
Model Name | DMC-FZ200 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.1 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3 inches Inches |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Metering Description | Center Weighted |
Form Factor | Compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
About this item
- 12
- 1MP 1/2.
- 3"-type CMOS sensor / 12 frames per second continuous shooting / 25-600mm equivalent F2.
- 8 lens (24x optical zoom) / ISO 100-3200, expandable up to 6400 / 1080p HD video recording / 3.
- 0 inch articulated LCD with 460,000 dots / EVF with 100% coverage / RAW shooting
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Picture quality | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Image stabilization | — | 4.1 | 4.6 | — | 4.2 | 3.0 |
Auto focus | — | 4.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Battery life | — | 4.4 | 4.2 | — | — | 3.6 |
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | — | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Zoom | mirror-lens | Telephoto | Zoom | Wide Angle | Zoom |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Digital zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Panorama, High dynamic rang | Silent Shooting | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | — | Manual, Shutter Priority, Sports | High-sensitivity, soft snap, portrait, landscape, night portrait, night scene, gourmet, beach, snow, fireworks, pet and party |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB | HDMI | HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | FHD 1080p | 2160p | HD 720p |
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Panasonic DMC-FZ200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom - Black.What's in the box: Panasonic Lumix FZ200 Digital Camera, Li-ion Battery Pack, Battery Charger, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String, Lens Hood and One Year Limited Warranty.
From the Manufacturer
DMC-FZ200 with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD Full-Range Bright Aperture and Fast Shutter Speed - Black
LUMIX's First 25-600mm Lens with Full-Range F2.8 Aperture
Bright aperture and fast shutter speed capture moving subjects clearly, even at long distances.(View Larger)
Experience LUMIX's first compact digital camera to reach a full range F2.8 bright aperture in a 600mm lens whose quick shutter speed lets you capture moving subjects even at long distances. At the heart of this lens is high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT optical technology that allows the 25mm ultra wide-angle lens to reach optical brightness across a full 24x zoom range (35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm). This camera lens enhances all kinds of shooting situations from photographing people indoors to shooting a large structure or a sweeping landscape. The integration of 5 aspherical lenses and 3 ED lenses makes this happen. Its high precision correction performance prevents image distortion.
More Creative Controls & Photo Styles Tell Your Photographic Story
Star Effect, 1of 8 new creative controls that will elevate your photographic journey.Want a digital camera that creates expressive, telling and fun scenes? With the FZ200 digital compact camera, choose from among 8 new and 6 original creative control effects as you play with a range from Toy Effect to Star Filter to Impressive Art. Add an artistic touch in Photo Style to your pictures and videos with 6 customizable color types, like Vivid. And get more shooting control with the new Panorama Shot, the Intelligent Handheld Night Shot (iA Mode generates an illuminated night scene), and the White Balance Bracket function which shoots 3 consecutive photos while adjusting the white balance. You can even produce 3D Images with the LUMIX FZ200 digital camera. For advanced photographers, use the manual control mode for even greater creative license.
Shoot like a Pro with these Professional-Grade Control Features that come with the LUMIX FZ200 Digital Camera
Go after those pictures-in-the-making with Panasonic's new 12.1MP High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and Venus Engine.A newly developed 12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor and high performance image processing LSI Venus Engine provide high speed response, high sensitivity recording and superb image quality to capture even the most fleeting photo opportunities. The ratio of the MOS sensor and the Intelligent Noise Reduction system in the Venus Engine adjusts photos and videos taken in sensitive areas and creates clear, crisp imagery. For low-lit situations, the FZ200 digital camera's multi-process Noise Reduction System produces dramatically clear photos and videos. Intelligent HDR (High Dynamic Range) in the iA Mode overlays several still pictures consecutively shot at different exposure levels and produces a single composite picture avoiding over or under exposure.
Take a Picture and Record It in Full 1080/60p HD with 24x Zoom
All-at-once: Shoot and Record in Full HD with Photo Style, Creative Video, MP4, and 3D.The Motion Picture designated button, on the FZ200 digital camera, lets you record while taking photos without having to switch modes. Make videos in full HD 1,920x1,080 60p in both AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4) and MP4 formats. The powerful 24x optical zoom, with its redesigned side lever for easier zooming access, captures highly natural expressions and fast-moving sports scenes that the naked eye may miss. Play it back in dramatic slow motion and see the difference. Creative Control and Photo Style render highly unique expressions by coordinating colors to your subject and its surroundings. The digital camera's Creative Video Mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture any way you like when shooting videos.
The New Ultimate Ergonomic Hand and Zooming Control with the FZ200 Digital Camera
Control your shot with a newly redesigned side lever and ergonomically located for your hands.The LUMIX FZ200's camera body has been designed as a full-fledged shooting style digital compact camera with definitive controllability. The side lever has not only been redesigned, it is now easier to use as it is conveniently located giving you smoother zooming control. On this point and shoot camera, the focus can also be easily changed with this lever, allowing you the photographer to concentrate on shutter operation so you can to catch that perfect photographic moment.
Snap in Under a Second with the FZ200 Digital Camera
Never miss a shot: Quick start-up time and exclusive Light Speed Auto Focus.The FZ200 digital camera allows for you to click in the moment with its quick start-up time of approx. 0.95 sec. and Light Speed Auto Focus. Get 12 fps full resolution photographs with the 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor as you take a series of shots. Snap consecutively at approx. 5.5 fps/2 fps with Auto Focus Tracking. And the newly added focus mode AF Flexible resets automatically when your subject moves. Even high-speed burst shooting is possible with the electronic shutter. In Intelligent Burst Shooting, the frame rate sets according to the subject's movement. And faster data transfer is possible as the DMC-FZ200 compact digital camera is compatible with the Ultra High Speed-I standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Card.
Advanced Technology Reduces Glare and Minimizes Handshaking
LUMIX advanced technology such as Nano Surface Coating and O.I.S. produces picture perfect photos.Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology minimizes light reflection within the entire zoom range (380nm-780nm) thus reducing glare and producing super clear pictures. The LUMIX FZ200 camera's powerful 24x optical zoom can be increased to the 48x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function, taking advantage of its Intelligent Resolution technology which brings images to life. The digital camera's POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) minimizes blur, even when zoomed, and Active Mode effectively suppresses handshake vibrations in both still picture taking and video recording.
A Camera that is So Easy to Use
Point-and-shoot using an LCD that rotates and iA mode that does the work for you.Shooting subjects on-the-go under strong sunlight is easy thanks to a minimized screen freeze and the newly developed 0.2-inch EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) with a 100% field-of-vision that adds high resolution to every scene. With an LCD that rotates 180° on its side and tilts 270° up and down, dynamic, artistic framing is possible with the FZ200 digital camera. Prop it on a tripod and use Auto Focus. In iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose shots and capture moments in both photo and video recording. In iA Plus Mode, you have a range of creative settings from Motion Deblur to Scene Detection to much more.
A LUMIX Camera that Makes Sharing Your Photos With Your Social Media Circles Easy
Make sure your images make the social circles with easy uploading to Facebook and YouTube.With the LUMIX FZ200 digital camera, upload photos and videos instantly to Facebook and videos to YouTube sharing the URL with family and friends via email. Photos or videos recorded in AVCHD on the SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Simply insert the card into the SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card slot in a VIERA TV or DIGA Blu-ray Disc player and view your content. You can also use an optional HDMI mini cable to export your images onto the VIERA Link. Viewing images taken in the 3D Photo Mode via the 3D VIERA TV will offer an exciting experience.
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Lightweight and Compact External Flash DMW-FL220Covers a 24mm wide angle view and synchronizes with the camera's flash to reduce red-eye. Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LT55 (requires Lens Adaptor DMW-LA5)
Shoots at 1.7x magnification and F3.7 brightness. It is almost half the size and less heavy than the 1.5x tele conversion lens. Dynamic Close-up Lens DMW-LC55 (requires Lens Adaptor DMW-LA5)
Prevents blurring with a 2-lens feature that magnifies 3-times that of a typical telephoto setting in Macro Mode. Adjust your zooming degree. 3-step ND Filter DMW-LND52
Reduces your light intensity when shooting with a fully open aperture, letting you use a slow shutter speed even in outdoor scenes.
Panasonic Point and Shoot Camera Comparison Chart
LUMIX FZ200
LUMIX LX7
LUMIX FZ60
LUMIX ZS20Dimensions (W x H x D)125.2 x 86.6 x 110.2 mm / (4.93 x 3.41 x 4.34 inch) 110.5 x 67.1 x 45.6 mm / (4.35 x 2.64 x 1.80 inch) 120.3 x 80.8 x 91.9 mm / (4.74 x 3.18 x 3.62 inch) 104.9 x 58.9 x 28.2 mm / (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.11 inch)Camera Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixels 10.1 Megapixels 16.1 Megapixels 14.1 MegapixelsOptical Zoom 24x 3.8x 24x 20xFocal Length f=4.5 - 108mm (25 - 600mm in 35mm equiv.) / (28 - 672mm in 35mm equiv. in video recording) f=4.7 - 17.7mm (24 - 90mm in 35mm equiv.)f=4.5 - 108mm (25 - 600mm in 35mm equiv.) / (28 - 672mm in 35mm equiv. in video recording)f=4.3 - 86.0mm (24 - 480mm in 35mm equiv.) / (28-560mm in 35mm equiv. in video recording)LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT (Nano Surface Coating) / 14 elements in 11 groups / (5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 3 ED Lenses / 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX / 11 elements in 10 groups / (5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lenses(1 Aspherical ED lens) / 1 Nano surface Coating Lens)LEICA DC VARIO- ELMARIT / 14 elements in 10 groups / (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical Surfaces / 3 ED Lenses / 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 12 elements in 10 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lenses)Optical Image StabilizerPower O.I.S. (On with Active Mode(only for Video) / Off)Power O.I.S. (On/Off)Power O.I.S. (On with Active Mode(only for Video) / Off)Power O.I.S. (On with Active Mode(only for motion picture) / Off)Focusing AreaNormal: Wide 30 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent AUTO/ motion picture: Wide 1 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinityNormal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent AUTO / motion picture: Wide 1 cm - infinity /Tele 30cm - infinity Normal: Wide 30 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity / AF Macro / MF / Intelligent AUTO/ motion picture: Wide 1 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 200 cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ motion picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinityCreative Control Mode Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Radial Defocus, Smooth DefocusExpressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point ColorExpressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft FocusStill Image Scene ModePortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, / Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, 3D photoPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, 3D PhotoPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, / Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, 3D Photo Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Underwater, High Speed VideoContinuous Shooting ModeFull- Resolution Image: 12 frames/sec Max. 12 images / with AF Tracking: 5.5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec / Intelligent Burst Shooting / High- speed Burst: approx. 60 frames/sec (recorded in 2.5M) / approx. 40 frames/sec (recorded in 5M) Full- Resolution Image: 11 frames/sec Max. 12 images / with AF Tracking: 5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec / High- speed Burst: approx. 60 frames/sec (recorded in 2.5M) / approx. 40 frames/sec (recorded in 5M)Full- Resolution Image: 10 frames/sec Max. 3 images / with AF Tracking: 5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec Full- Resolution Image: 10 frames/sec Max. 10 images / with AF Tracking: 5 frames/sec, 2 frames/sec Max. 100 images / Intelligent Burst Shooting / High- speed Burst: approx. 40 frames/sec (recorded in 5M) / approx. 60 frames/sec (recorded in 2.5M)Motion Picture Recording [HD Video] 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p (PSH: 28Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i (FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p (SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / [STD Video] 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / [High Speed Video] 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (MP4) (Sensor Output is 120fps) / 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (MP4) (Sensor Output is 240fps) [HD Video] 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p (PSH: 28Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i (FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p(SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / [STD Video] 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / [Hi Speed Video] 1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps (MP4) (Sensor Output is 120fps) [HD Video] / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i (FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p (SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) / [STD Video] / 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30fps) [HD Video] 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p (GPH: 28Mbps, PSH: 28Mbps / AVCHD) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i (GFS: 17Mbps, FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p(GS: 17Mbps, SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) / [STD Video] 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) / [High Speed Video] 320 x 240 pixels, 220fps (Motion JPEG)Still Picture Recording[1:1] / 2992 x 2992 (9M) / 2448 x 2448 (6M EZ) / 1920 x 1920(3.5M EZ) / 1536 x 1536(2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480(0.2M EZ) / [4:3] / 4000 x 3000 (12M) / 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] / 4000 x 2672 (10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] / 4000 x 2248 (9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440(3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (3D)[1:1] 2736 x 2736 (7.5M) / 2304 x 2304 (5.5M EZ)/ 1920 x 1920 (3.5M EZ) / 1536 x 1536 (2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EZ) / [4:3] 3648 x 2736 (10M) / 3072 x 2304 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 3776 x 2520 (9.5M) / 3168 x 2112 (6.5M EZ) / 2656 x 1768 (4.5M EZ)/ 2112 x 1408 (3M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] 3968 x 2232 (9M) / 3228 x 1872 (6M EZ) / 2784 x 1588 (4.5M EZ)/ 2208 x 1248 (2.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (3D) [1:1] / 3456 x 3456 (12M) / 2736 x 2736 (7.5M EZ) / 2304 x 2304 (5.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1920 (3.5M EZ) / 1536 x 1536 (2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EZ) / [4:3] / 4608 x 3456 (16M) / 3648 x 2736 (10M EZ) / 3072 x 2304 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] / 4608 x 3072 (14M) / 3648 x 2432 (9M EZ) / 3072 x 2048 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] / 4608 x 2592 (12M) / 3648 x 2056 (7.5M EZ) / 3072 x 1728 (5.5M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (3D) [1:1] 3232x3232 (10.5M) / 2736x2736 (7.5M EZ) / 2304x2304 (5.5M EZ)/ 1920x1920 (3.5M EZ) / 1536 x 1536 (2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EZ) / [4:3] 4320 x 3240 (14M) / 3648 x 2736 (10M EZ) / 3072 x 2304 (7M EZ)/ 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 4320 x 2880 (12.5M) / 3648 x 2432 (9M EZ) / 3072 x 2048 (6M EZ)/ 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] 4320 x 2432 (10.5M) / 3648 x 2056 (7.5M EZ) / 3072 x 1728 (5.5M EZ)2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ)Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)YesYesYesYesGPSn/an/an/aYes
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Auto Focus Technology | Multi area, Contrast Detection, sensor |
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Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3 inches Inches |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.1 MP |
White balance settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Flash torch |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Normal |
Camera Flash | F2.8 |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Flash Modes Description | Automatic |
Supported Image Format | RAW |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video Standard | AVCHD |
Viewfinder Type | both |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | articulating |
Touch Screen Type | LCD |
Diopter Range Description | 9 |
Model Name | DMC-FZ200 |
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Brand | Panasonic |
Model Number | DMC-FZ200 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #278,389 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,929 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B008MB6ZX0 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | SD Card, Instruction Manual |
Assembly Required | No |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.93 x 4.34 x 3.41 inches |
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Item Weight | 537 Grams |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Lens Type | Zoom |
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Aperture Modes | F2.8 |
Optical Zoom | 24 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f |
Minimum Aperture | 8 f |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Camera Lens Description | 600 Mm |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Maximum Focal Length | 600 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Metering Description | Center Weighted |
Shooting Modes | Panorama, High dynamic rang |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 70 |
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Batteries Required? | Yes |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Removable Memory | SDHC |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 12 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD, SDXC, SDHC |
Memory Storage Capacity | 70 MB |
Special Feature | Live View |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and speed of the digital camera. They mention that the images turn out amazing, the details and resolution seem very good, and the colors are vivid and accurate. They say the menus are fast and logical, and that the auto zoom is surprisingly accurate. Overall, most are happy with the speed and quality of the camera.
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Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They say that the pictures turn out amazing, the detail and resolution are very good, and the best results are around 100-300mm. They also mention that the FZ200 images are clearly sharper than those from the FX150, and that the G3 looks good at 100% crop. Some say that they have been able to get some really nice shots of action in somewhat dwindling light, and it is very good for both still images and video.
"...2. Image quality is quite good. Tweaked some scene settings based on stuff I found on YouTube (search FZ200 for great tutorials there)3...." Read more
"...The pictures were sharp but colors a little less saturated than I like and the body construction feeling less sturdy than the Panasonic...." Read more
"...However, it still carries on because of its ability to produce great pictures...." Read more
"...The quality of the pictures this camera takes is incredible. I haven't been in SilkyPix at all to edit because there is no need to...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They mention that the FZ200 is a truly outstanding camera, DSLRs are high quality, and the Fujifilm X-S1 is better built than most all of them. They also mention that both cameras take great pictures.
"...3. Solid build quality. This camera doesn't feel cheap and plastic-y.4. Lots of great menu options...." Read more
"...They are OK but lack flexibility. DSLRs are high quality but to travel with them, even on a day trip we need to carry a significant camera bag to..." Read more
"...I own the Canon SX50 HS as well. Both cameras take great pictures...." Read more
"...things I can say about this camera, takes overall very good photos & videos, easy to use and the only issues I have had with my prior FZ-200 camera..." Read more
Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that it has intuitive controls, and the menus are fast and logical. The viewfinder is sharp and vivid, and panorama shots are very easy to do. The manual is surprisingly easy to understand and follow, and it has a DVD ROM with a PDF version. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and the quality of the photos they take with the product.
"...2. Canon HS50 looked good and was fun to use but FZ200 was rated higher. Had the extreme zoom that in the end I felt was overkill.3...." Read more
"...It is infinitely better than the SX50. All necessary information is displayed and it provides a clear view of the subject...." Read more
"...I also have to say the controls are real easy to use and navigate through and there are a bunch of fun creative stuff you can do with the pictures..." Read more
"...12.1 MP with constant F2.8 Leica lens.....good photos, easy to use & you can add filters, extension tube lens, flash attachments and so on...pretty..." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the digital camera. They mention that the zoom range is fantastic, the max focal length is wonderful, and the full range 2.8 lens is amazing. The auto zoom is surprisingly accurate, and it takes wonderful pictures. The iZOOM now gives an additional 2X magnification, and is a long zoom lens. The focus is quick and accurate, the zoom is smooth, and quiet, and there is good stabilization. The zoom is very fast in low light situations.
"...3. Long zoom lens. Not the longest on the market, surely, but long enough for what I need.4. Constant f2.8 at all zoom levels...." Read more
"...Focus is quick and accurate. Zoom is smooth, quiet and the stabilization makes hand held scenes very steady...." Read more
"...The constant focal length is a huge bonus: This camera will be as light-sensitive at full zoom as it as at no zoom...." Read more
"...It's compact in size, decent 24X Leica optical zoom lens, constant F.28 Leica lens thru the entire zoom range, HD videos & very easy to use...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the speed of the digital camera. They mention that it's blazing fast, has slow motion filming capabilities, and can take pictures in rapid bursts. The bursting rate is fantastic, and it'll produce a decent panorama shot quickly. The camera is quiet, responsive, and has no shutter lag.
"...6. Auto mode produces great shots, with manual mode and use of some advanced settings even better results can be achieved.7...." Read more
"...Burst Speed: It's 12 frames per second burst is very fast but I make more use of the 5.5 fps...." Read more
"...The camera is fast: It takes the picture when you press the button, not after...." Read more
"...this camera, but good Leica lens and the constant F.28 plus good Venus processor engine really makes this camera and the FZ-300 cameras both a..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it has a lot of special features and functions, and does a number of things very well. The shooting modes all seem to work well and produce decent results, with the exception of the panorama. The program did great, and they suspect iA would do OK too. The press of a button, it has tons of settings and features, making getting to common features easy. They also mention that the 24 AF-1 works well with the camera and that the results are amazing.
"...Tons of cool features I haven't had a chance to use yet.What I don't like:1) I wish it cost less...." Read more
"...With that said it is clear and fully usable for composing and shooting a subject...." Read more
"...The shooting modes all seem to work well and produce decent results, except for the panorama exception noted above...." Read more
"...The Feature set is sensational. The camera has so many intriguing built in filters and modes such as Miniaturize, old movie...." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera. They say that it is a great value and comparable alternative, and that the picture quality alone is worth the price.
"...I think the camera is well worth the money and i'm going to be using it more and more as a go to camera...." Read more
"...Competitively priced currently at $329, its somewhat plasticy (also noisy and slippery) build makes the camera more fun to carry at about 1.3 pounds...." Read more
"...Is it worth upgrading? Probably. But the FZ-150 is a ton of camera for the money, and it's now at a lower price." Read more
"...purchase a camera with this superb Leica-badged lens in this price range is amazing and easily five stars!..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera. For example they mention it's not too heavy, it' s easy to carry, and it fits their hand very well. Some say that it' is light, versatile, and not a drag around their neck. Overall, customers are happy with the weight and functionality of the product.
"...one of my very favorites when I first started looking, because it was light and fun (and cheaper!) but it lacked some key features I wanted...." Read more
"...It was very light and far easier to deal with than my Canon DSLR with a couple of L-series lenses...." Read more
"...Nice weight and fits in the hand beautifully.* The lens is one beautiful piece of glass...." Read more
"...Here's why I prefer it.The FZ-200 is substantially lighter than the X-S1, it locks autofocus in extreme low-light situations..." Read more
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I have found the included lens hood (which one would use to reduce bright sunlight flares) hard to get on/off. Felt like I would twist of the lens barrel attaching it. Not sure I'll use it much.
Yesterday I spent some time with it trying out the various zoom and focus options and I'm really impressed. Crazy crazy close-in zooms that came out bright and clear thanks to fixed f2.8 aperature. I think this camera will do a really great job for me in Africa next month. Looking forward to getting out in the city this weekend to take some more photos and play with some of the features.
EDIT: 8/15/2013
As it turns out, apparently this camera is not equipped to charge the battery via the supplied USB cable. Its only use is to transfer photos to your computer, not to charge on the go. So one would need to carry the external AC charging adapter with them on vacation.
Original Review:
First, get over the sticker shock. This camera is probably the most expensive Bridge/super-zoom camera you can buy. But by many accounts it's the best you can get (depending on what you consider 'best' and how well its capabilities fit your requirements).
I was looking to purchase a super-zoom/bridge camera for an upcoming Africa safari, and my trusty Canon G11 5x optical zoom just won't cut it for my desire to get close-ups of wildlife I won't be able to get close to.
So I researched my purchase to death before pulling the trigger and ordering this camera from Amazon.
I actually first went to buy locally, but the local camera specialty shop that says they price match said they couldn't match Amazon's price or they'd lose money. Whether this is true or not, I can't say, but I walked away and quickly ordered from Amazon. It arrived quickly (as usual, thanks Prime!).
Reasons why I ordered this camera and not any of its other competitors:
1. Incredible battery life (as reported in multiple online review sites)
2. Swivel/tilt articulating rear display screen (important to me for the many self-portraits I always take on vacation)
3. Long zoom lens. Not the longest on the market, surely, but long enough for what I need.
4. Constant f2.8 at all zoom levels. I'm not a pro photographer but I understand the value of a wide aperature for faster shutter and less blur/lower ISO esp at long zooms.
5. Quality optics
6. Electronic view finder (EVF) is very high quality. Would be more important to me if it had poor battery life to not use LCD and use EVF in a pinch, but since battery life is so stellar maybe I'll never even use the EVF. I will have to see how well the rear LCD display does in bright sunlight.
Reasons why I was not 100% enthused about ordering this camera:
1. Reviews reported that JPG impage capture was 'noisy' even at lower ISO -- lots of compression artifacts. I don't shoot in RAW (I'm just a consumer).
2. Some other cameras offer greater zoom (50X on Canon). Would I be missing out?
3. Other cameras have higher resolution rear LCD screen.
4. Would have been nice for EVF to have sensor to disable rear LCD when using EVF. But convenient button can be used for this so it's not a deal breaker.
5. Sensor size is 1/2.3". Other cameras like the Fuji HX50 have slightly larger sensor at 1/2". But would it really make that much of a difference?
6. Price. Obviously. But I'm not adverse to paying for quality. This Africa trip is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and the opportunity to capture great photos is paramount.
I did not care at all about GPS, WiFi, or touch-screen LCD. Features I would not really use so that a camera lacked them, IMHO, was not a negative. Image quality is more of a concern.
So I decided the pro's outweighed the cons's.
The minute I unboxed it, I screwed on the UV filter I ordered with it. I won't go a minute without the lens being protected. Charged up the battery to full capacity before even turning on the camera. Things I love about it now that I've used it a bit:
1. Auto-focus is quick, even at close in zooms. Very quick wide angle, quick zoomed in.
2. Image quality is quite good. Tweaked some scene settings based on stuff I found on YouTube (search FZ200 for great tutorials there)
3. Solid build quality. This camera doesn't feel cheap and plastic-y.
4. Lots of great menu options. It will take me some tmie to get to learn them all, but I've got about 2 months before the big Africa safari trip to do this.
5. Came with a lens hood for shooting in sunny conditions to avoid lens flare. Unexpected bonus, didn't realize this was bundled.
6. Auto mode produces great shots, with manual mode and use of some advanced settings even better results can be achieved.
7. You can recharge the battery in-camera with the supplied USB lead from a computer or an AC adapter, good for travel. Don't know how long that takes but I ordered extra batteries and external AC charger to use if needed.
8. That whole 'fixed f2.8' thing really is nice -- lets in a lot of light even at extreme zooms. While the camera may not have the largest image sensor, getting in more light will help get you better pictures.
Things I have seen:
1. If you are a pixel-peeper and zoom all the way in to a digital photo you've taken, yes, you will see JPG artifacts. But unless I'm blowing it up to make a 20x30 shot, I don't suspect this will be a problem for me.
2. Battery life does seem to be stellar so far.
3. My cat makes a great subject for my experiments with settings. I suspect dogs will work well too.
Other cameras I considered:
1. Sony's DSC-HX200V latest super-zoom looked good and had good features but I haven't found Sony products to last.
2. Canon HS50 looked good and was fun to use but FZ200 was rated higher. Had the extreme zoom that in the end I felt was overkill.
3. Fuji HX50 EXR looks really nice and on paper has about every feature of the FZ200. I see this as the closest competitor. Didn't really research this model much before purchasing the FZ200 but ultimately I'm not sure it would have made a difference, I love the FZ200. I would probably love the HX50 just as much (though it's heavier but has a longer zoom, is that a good thing?)
4. Nikon P520 -- initially one of my very favorites when I first started looking, because it was light and fun (and cheaper!) but it lacked some key features I wanted. Its LCD is stellar, though.
This is the best combination of features and image quality I have found. I gave the camera 5 stars because it is the best Super Zoom I have found so far and I don't mean to imply it is better than any other class of camera. It is not cheap but is well worth the $509 I paid for it. It is a real keeper. You can read a good professional review at [...][UPDATE 10/11/12 I guess they don't allow the link so simply Google ePhotoZine Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Digital Camera Review and you should get to it.]I have taken a couple hundred photos with the FZ 200 in the last couple of weeks and found this to be the camera I have been looking for. It will be more than a couple of years before I feel the need to upgrade again.
I compared the FZ200 with the following cameras I have used:
1) Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28
2) Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ100
3) Canon SX40
4) Canon Rebel T3i Not really a fair comparison but used it as a high water mark for the FZ200 to aim for.
Now for what I like about the FZ 200:
1) The 25 to 600mm f2.8 Leica lens: I find that the 24x lens enough reach for my needs. I found no aberrations from the lens. Maybe you could find some with instruments but I couldn't find any. Just as important is the f2.8 across the entire focal length. It allows you to go out to 600mm and take sharp subject and blurred background. It also helps with low light shots and keeping the iso lower.
2) Photo quality: Color saturation was very good as was sharpness so photos seemed natural. It is as good or better than the other digital cameras I have used. One reviewer said he saw a blue tint on outdoor pictures and a red tint in flash pictures. I saw none of that but I did have my camera set to scenery when taking outdoor pictures so maybe there was a white balance shift with that function. You can see photo examples in the review mentioned above.
3) Burst Speed: It's 12 frames per second burst is very fast but I make more use of the 5.5 fps. At 5.5 fps the specs say it goes to 200 pictures at one time but I haven't gone that far yet.
4) Low light performance: It has really improved. The photos I took in a dimly lit room turned out surprisingly well. It seems like it sees about as well as I do in low light. Naturally, noise gets worse as the iso goes up but even at iso 1600 the pics are kind of OK if you don't view over 8 x 10. I now take indoor pictures without flash most of the time with very good results.
5) Design: It feels really good in my hands. It has room for all of my fingers and not at all unstable.
6) Video: If you like video you will love this camera. It is so much better than cameras like the Canon SX40. Lots of options up to full 1080P 60 fps. Focus is quick and accurate. Zoom is smooth, quiet and the stabilization makes hand held scenes very steady. Unless you are a serious cinematographer you will have no need for a dedicated video camera. In MP4 it is limited to 30 minute scenes but you can go to 4 hours AVCHD. It even has a 3D mode but I haven't used it.
7) Viewfinder: The viewfinder resolution is excellent giving a very clear view for composition. I wear reading glasses so a good viewfinder is important.
8) Tons of cool features I haven't had a chance to use yet.
What I don't like:
1) I wish it cost less.
If your interested in my camera experience:
I am an amateur but have been interested in photography for many years. I bought my first SLR in the 60's and my first digital camera (1MP) in 1997 and have been purchasing a new digital about every other year since then. My first Panasonic was the Lumix DMC FZ28 which I found to be the best for its time and still use it today. I then purchased the Pansonic Lumix DMC - FZ100 because of the great experience with the FZ28 but picture quality was a disappointment. I decided I needed to get a better camera so I purchased the 12MP Canon SX40HS because of the longer lens but ended up returning it. It wasn't a bad camera but I found that the image stabilization broke down at maximum focal length unless I could keep the shutter speed very fast. The pictures were sharp but colors a little less saturated than I like and the body construction feeling less sturdy than the Panasonic. I checked out the Panasonic FZ 150 because of all the great reviews and decided to buy it but held off when I heard about a new Panasonic coming out in August. The FZ 200 cost a little more than FZ 150 but I think it is well worth it. My wife has a DSLR 18MP Canon Rebel T3i and we have taken the same shot and compared the photos. They are very similar with the T3i better in resolution as expected due to the much large sensor which also makes it much better in low light.
Why a Super Zoom:
If this is the first time you are considering a super zoom it may be useful to know why I bought one when we have a perfectly good DSLR. For quick snaps we have a pretty pocket camera or we use the 8 MP phone camera. They are OK but lack flexibility. DSLRs are high quality but to travel with them, even on a day trip we need to carry a significant camera bag to carry the camera and a couple of lenses. Forget a long telephoto, they are too expensive (Canon 600mm cost about $13K) and too heavy (unless you are a pro and then I don't think you are reading my review). There is a group of moderate zoom cameras that are a little too big to slip in a pocket but smaller and less zoom than the super zoom. My thinking is that if it doesn't fit in my pocket I want all the zoom I need. A super zoom like the FZ200 gives you the flexibility to take pictures of people grinning on couches to birds in a tree across a field. For travel, the zoom and choice from point and shoot to full manual in a compact package makes it the best travel camera possible.
I hope this review proves useful. I always read reviews before I buy and I wanted to give back.
UPDATE: July 8, 2013 I have been using the camera since October and I am just as happy as I was when I purchased it. There are very many reviews on the camera now so there is plenty advice to get. For those who read mine, I just wanted to point something out that would have made my decision easier had it been available. If you look through my comments you will find one written by Antonio M. Magalhaes referring to a series of YouTube tutorials on the FZ200 By Graham Houghton. Besides explaining how to use the camera it also goes over most of the features. This series is a real gold mine and Panasonic should buy them and include with each camera sold.
UPDATE: June 12, 2014 Panasonic just announced the FZ1000. In most respects it is a serious upgrade to the FZ200. Since no reviews have been done it is only on faith that is superior but noting that it has a 1 inch sensor (more than 4 times the area of the FZ200)it is sure to be a winner. It is way more expensive especially now that FZ200 prices have come down so do your due diligence before making a decision.
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I have selected this camera after going through a lot of reviews online. The main attractive feature which would beat any pro zoomer is its bright lens (f/2.8 till 600mm). Used it recently on a trek and am really impressed with the image quality, options available, EVF and LCD quality. The grip provided to hold is also very comfortable. I used Canon SX 30 IS before and i would say Panasonic FZ200 is much more fun to play with. Though i have a little complain about the complexity in the menu, but its a good thing as i am going through the manual and videos to get more accustomed with. Raw mode is very good option and the burst mode is excellent (12fps). It has a 52mm thread on the lens which would help in fitting filters. Lens hood provided is also of good quality. The camera case provided is of panasonic make, but it can only fit the camera,nothing more than that. not even the hood. So i would suggest you to prepared to buy a new camera case. The battery backup is very good. I was able to take around 350 shots with almost half the battery renaming. Some might think 24x zoom is very less compared to Canon SX50's 50x zoom, but they forget that the image quality. This product has very good 2x intelligent and 4x digital zoom too. I would suggest as every one have suggested to keep the ISO not more than 200-400.
Pros:
1. f/2.8 till 600mm
2. EVF pixel count
3. Sharp Image quality.
4. Numerous options to play
5. Ergonomics
6. 52mm thread (no need of adapter)
7. Burst mode
8. Video quality
9. LCD
10. Fast autofocus
11. 24x zoom ( more than enough to cover everything)
12. Macro
Cons:
1. Noise at higher ISO
2. A little complex menu system
3. Camera case given would be small.
4. A little costly compared to available bridge cameras (but fast lens does come at a price- imagine how much we need to spend for the same type of lens for a dslr)
I would recommend this product to anyone who doesn't want to invest more for DSLR and want to have the freedom of exploring the options a DSLR has and very good image quality. The best bridge camera in market. Go grab it now. :D
Pros
1) First it is not an DSLR its called a bridge camera
2) you should have owned a digital camera before buying this one,(Means you should have an idea how digital camera works)
3)I am telling you all ! this is worth the money.
4)Rugged construction
5)Best lens zoom camera not digital ....i bet you you have not seen anything zooms in and out like this one & it is fixed lens
6)you can bring in , on board sound from any source of mic(but you need to buy an adapter because it is 2.5 mm )
7)LCD 270 degree rotation
8) you have manual options also and auto advanced
9)Best aperture F 2.8
10)Good battery back up
11)if you are beginner to professional photography and this is for you
12)Photography is best but don't expect DSLR QUALITY ! NEVERTHELESS VERY CLOSE , AVCHD video quality ONE OF THE PREMIUM AND INDUSTRY STANDARD
Cons
Cables not supplied like for TV A/V cables and adapter for 2.5 mm port
Here are some pros n cons of this camera :
PROS
1. 25x zoom with constant f/2.8.
2. Stereo dolby creator.
3. High Speed video (200fps VGA,100fps HD) .
4. Very good battery life. (500-540 shots per charge ).
5. Good EVF.
6. 12fps photo shooting.
CONS:
1. Small sensor (1/2.33") . Well... I must say its not a DSLR. Its full of features which are provided by high end DSLR's.So its sensor size is being compromised by features it is providing. It has bucket full of features at the cost of small sensor.
2. Clip Highlights.
3. ISO usable upto 400. This is the main problem of all the small sensor cameras.
I recommend this camera. Its just ammmmmazing. Its best in its class.
Talking about amazon's service...I am fully satisfied . It was well packed with no chances of getting damaged. It was delivered before time.
Rahul Verma
I will briefly summarize pluses and minus of this model as I experienced:
+ Constant f2.8 lens from 25mm to 600mm focal length that can let you shoot at lower iso or faster shutter speed than anyother bridge/superzoom camera.
+ Comfortable and bright viewfinder which is a boon while shooting in sun at full zoom.
+ Effective image stabilisation which again is helpful especially when shooting indoors/low light. In bright light it is not as much a big deal thanks to f2.8 lens which allows faster shutters speeds.
+ Superb sun light viewable vari angle display. It is only 460k while many competitive models offer 920k, but that is sufficient enough and actually helps save some battery juice compared to competition.
+ Generous number of external controls that makes shooting experience enjoyable. 3 customizable fn buttons and a quick access 'Q' menu are quite thoughtful, something even entry level dslrs doesn't have.
+ Side zoom/focus toggle lever on lens mount. While it doesn't seem much useful for still photos, during videos one can experience full potential of it.
+ Fluid and customizable menu system. Compared to the likes of Sony/Fuji/Nikon Panasonic menus system is much more fluid and user friendly. Menus are grouped under 3 side tabs, with seamless scrolling in each tab.
+ Very good video clarity and resolution both at 1080p and 720p settings.
+ Smooth and clear 120fps(100fps for PAL) 720p video recording. There are only a few cameras (no dslr till date!!) that are capable of this and only FZ200 has 600mm zoom among them!
+ Full manual control (zoom,focus, shutter speed,aperture and iso) during live video recording. Again very few cameras (including dslrs) are capable of that.
+ Quick one touch auto focus using focus button in manual focus mode. Extremely helpful in tricky situation to quickly focus and then finetune. This is something that can be understood better after using the camera. Mostly it is other way around in competition, manual focus is used to fine tune after auto focus is achieved.
+ Excellent battery life among the superzoom and bridge cameras next only to bigger dslrs. (Rated 500+ shots all this with EVF and LCD). Panasonic micro 4/3 cameras using same battery last about 300-350 shots.
+ Good control of auto ISO, 1/3 fine iso stepping, lowest shutter speed limit, adjustable noise reduction etc. Not many cameras give such options to user.
+ Easy to use and practical art filters. Best part they are applied after taking the images, so the original RAW image is untouched incase any other post processing is needed.
+ 2 custom mode dial settings to save user set parameters.
+ A lighter weight and compact body when compared to other superzooms. But build quality is same high spec as other high end products from Panasonic.
Now upto the negatives:
- Perceptible image noise even in jpegs right from lowest ISO settings. I do not pixel peep but I could immediately sense this especially coming from clean output of my Canon cameras. And upon viewing 100% crops it is worse that I just couldn't digest the output. For those who never do much cropping of images or blow them 1:1 this is non issue.
- 25-600mm lens is soft at telephoto end. Fully zoomed this fails to resolve fine details. I did do some bird shooting, but was disappointed at the softness and lack of detail.
- Focus doesn't track moving objects well. Not suitable for fast action sports/kids/flying birds.
- No eye sensor on EVF. I didn't miss this but some may.
- Perceptible delay while switching to image playback.
- Artfilters should be available in every mode through menu rather than being delegated to a separate mode where exposure cannot be manually adjusted.
- Slow motion video mode disables zoom, manual focus or exposure.
- LCD monitor is kind of hard to pull out while closed. The lock mechanism is bit hard. This is noticeable after using the monitors on other similar cameras. Not a big negative but I find it inconvenient every time I have to open the lcd.
- Ideally there should be a setting to let monitor display shooting settings while live view is fed to EVF (like how dslr settings are shown on lcd). This is very useful out doors as we don't need to raise camera every time we need to check settings.
- Selection of menu item requires right navigation key stroke and confirming it center button press, which is kind of awkward at first. It rather should be double press of center button to get in and once more to confirm selection.
- Lack of leveling indicator (to show if camera is tilted in some direction, Fuji HS50EXR has it, and many others.)
- Lack of normal speed video ( 24p or 30p as the case may be. 60p is the slowest available setting)
- Lack of RGB histogram in image playback mode (even cheaper cameras show this).
- I didn't find any setting to adjust power saving mode (lens retraction, sleep time etc). As such lens retracts too quickly if I spend a little longer time reviewing pictures. No small inconvenience as it takes some time to get back to correct zoom range to take the shot. There is zoom resume setting but still it takes time to react after short sleep.
- Not a negative specific to this model, but image quality deteriorates beyond ISO 400. Unusable(except for very small prints) after ISO 800. This is common with small image sensors.
- Custom self timer option is not present if you want to choose sometime between 2 and 10 secs.
- Since, a leaf shutter is used, f2.8 is limited only upto 1/2000 s shutter speed. To go beyond that one has to lower aperture to f/4. It is common with many fixed lens models. But, there should be an option to use electronic shutter (which is anyway present) to keep using f2.8 at higher shutter speeds.
- Extended tele zoom, intelligent resolution etc are all just fancy settings. They work but importantly they also pull down image quality. Best not be used for important snaps.
So, why do I like the camera despite all the negatives I listed, especially noisy picture quality. In the first place, I am not comparing this with a dslr or other things that can come at similar price. There is something about that whole package that left good impressions every time I picked it up for shooting. Video quality is amazing, exceeding many entry level dslrs and on par with higher end camcorders. Attached a video clip taken from FZ200 which shows how smoothly one can get cinematic focus pull effect. Except for the inherent drawbacks of the small sensor that lies at its heart, FZ200 has everything that a typical amateur photographer expects in one all-in-one device, certainly it is a jack of all trades.