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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Zoom | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | — | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Image stabilization | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Auto focus | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | — | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — |
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | — |
lens type | Zoom | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Fixed | all-in-one-zoom | Telephoto |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Depth From Defocus | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Panorama, High dynamic rang | Manual, Shutter Priority, Sports | Automatic, Movie, Panorama, Portrait, Macro | Manual | N&A | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, USB | USB, Wi-Fi | HDMI, USB | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB |
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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
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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 | #154,180 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #973 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, zoom and shutter speed of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it has an excellent lens and body, and produces sharp, detailed pictures. They appreciate the great zoom range and the ability to zoom 24X. That said, they say the camera is fast and easy to use.
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Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it is a decent bridge camera with an excellent lens. They also say it has a well thought out design and is able to take great pictures in low light. Customers also mention that it is the best point-and-shoot camera they have owned.
"...Fuji is an all metal body with a rubberized coating - it's still a solid machine. Nice weight and fits in the hand beautifully.*..." Read more
"...Really in the right place and very useful. It is very useful when doing video as it helps to keep the camera steady as you zoom...." Read more
"...This is a decent bridge camera, as long as you don't care about panorama shots...." Read more
"...movies (if done within the camera's limitation window) are of excellent quality6...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say that it produces sharp, clear pictures and videos with good detail and resolution. The G3 looks good at 100% crop and at 48X magnification. The images look virtually identical and are clear for composition. The viewfinder is sharp and vivid, and the camera has a 3" articulated, high resolution LCD.
"...Pictures in dim lighting come out rich and clear. I've never had a camera perform so well in near dark conditions and that's without using the flash...." Read more
"...No need for that because every picture i take has been excellent...." Read more
"...The G3 looks good at 100% crop where the FZ200 is fuzzed away. I am going to do some more comparisons forcing the same f-stop and ISO...." Read more
"...It has a 3" articulated, high resolution LCD. It has a large, high resolution view finder. It has 3 programmable function buttons...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. They mention that the 4 way dial is very easy to use, the controls are easy to navigate through, and the manual is surprisingly easy to understand and follow. They also say that the articulated display is easy to operate and sturdy. Customers say that it has a point and shoot ease and intuitive controls, with lots of presettings.
"...fits good and tight, USB transfer cable, Manual which is surprisingly easy to understand and follow, a CD ROM with a PDF version of the both an..." 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
"...It was very light and far easier to deal with than my Canon DSLR with a couple of L-series lenses...." Read more
"...IQ is a little disappointing. I have tested it at various zooms and full wide, 100% crops look fairly bad...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera. They mention that it has a great zoom range, and the ability to zoom 24X. The zoom gives them the flexibility to capture and frame the photos the way they want. The auto zoom is surprisingly accurate, and smooth. The focus is quick and accurate, making the zoom smooth and quiet. The full range 2.8 lens is amazing, and has 62,600mm.
"...The lens is one beautiful piece of glass. The auto zoom is surprisingly accurate.* Lot's of ports...." Read more
"...The diaopter adjustment is excellent, with good range.I do like the zoom on the left side of the lens...." 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
"...And having such a wide range of focal lengths gave me the equivalent of carrying a whole bag of "big" gear...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shutter speed of the digital camera. They mention that it turns on very quickly, and focuses very quickly. The burst speed is very fast, with a maximum of 12 frames per second. The super fast response time is also appreciated. The slow motion functions are nice, and the camera shoots very quickly to capture great images. The tele end has slow motion filming capabilities, and works to produce a decent panorama shot quickly. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of this camera.
"...This camera is blazing fast.Low light conditions is where the FZ200 really shines. Pictures in dim lighting come out rich and clear...." Read more
"...The HDR option provides wonderful pictures, and the automatic panorama is better than I have seen on any other camera...." Read more
"...The camera is fast: It takes the picture when you press the button, not after...." Read more
"...The 2.8 lens is terrific and this camera is VERY FAST - both the lens and the electronics.2...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the digital camera. They mention that it is light, easy to carry, and takes great pictures. They appreciate the medium light capability, and low light performance. The ergonomics and handling are excellent, and the camera is acceptable in low and variable light situations.
"...Nice weight and fits in the hand beautifully.* The lens is one beautiful piece of glass...." Read more
"...The camera is acceptable in low and variable light situations...." Read more
"...It is light. It comes with a lens hood. The front of the lens if threaded so it will take filters and super macro add-ons...." 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
Customers like the lighting of the camera. They mention that the f2.8 zoom lens gives bright, clear, sharp pictures even at the tele end. The camera's ability to gather light in dark or shady locations is excellent. The constant 2.8 aperture is wonderful for getting bright photos even at tele length. The LCD was visible even in bright light, but at full zoom it is very hard to aim. It also has great low light performance, and the ability to capture brilliant sunsets and silhouette nightscapes.
"...The flash provides superb fill light and you don't get that stark, harsh light I've experienced with other past and present cameras.****..." Read more
"...Works well, you have to be really steady but it seems to account for the minor human shakes well...." Read more
"...You don't have to think about the light, and it is bright enough to zoom?..." Read more
"...latest FZ-200 I have had for a few weeks now, the camera so far is working great with good indoor and outdoor photos...." Read more
Customers like the buttons on the digital camera. They mention that it has plenty of setting options, an optical viewfinder, and a variety of preset shooting modes. The button on the left is nice and allows you to modify the settings and save the custom settings. They say that fully automatic mode gives better settings than they can achieve under semi-automatic mode. They also appreciate the multiple scene modes and the option to customize with Intelligent Auto +. Customers also say that the menus are intuitive and switching between modes is a breeze.
"...and for sports photos (read below), I have found that certain settings improve the IQ...." Read more
"...The shooting modes all seem to work well and produce decent results, except for the panorama exception noted above...." Read more
"...The battery seems to last forever. It has so many ways to correct or edit photos that you will be learning how each of these things works for years..." Read more
"...images, I have concluded that 9 out of 10 times, fully automatic mode gives better settings than I can achieve under semi-automatic or manual...." Read more
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As I am being dragged into the 21st century I decided it was time to invest in a decent camera. Plus I was at the point where if I researched one more camera my brains were going to pour out of my ears.
I've had my eye on the FZ200 since it's pre-release. Yet I kept putting the purchase off and instead bought the under-rated Fujifilm X-S1 which is an excellent camera however the feature set, Image Stabilization and dazzling low light performance of the FZ200 beats the Fuji hands down - as it does with any other Bridge camera in this price range.
I had also considered the following:
1) An entry level DSLR the Nikon D3100 or the Canon T3i 2
2) Out of the Bridge cameras I had narrowed it down to a few but the Panasonic FZ200 was always my first choice. Not only is it insanely popular it won Cnet's coveted Editors Choice award. The review by senior editor Josh Goldman is well worth watching if you're considering this camera or even if you already own it, the review has value.
I have great admiration for Panasonic products, aside from our televisions I have a Panny Professional AG - HMC40 Video camera. I mention this because the Tech support from Panasonic has been so stellar. For me, this is a key issue, if there's a problem these folks will take all the time needed to help you out - a rarity these days.
During a trouble shooting session with the video cam (which is a different department) I made it a point to talk with the Panny Tech about the FZ200 luck was in my favor as the Tech in the Pro department not only had a soft spot for the FZ200 he was happy to answer any questions I had. At one point during our conversation he told me - "Look, you won't learn this camera in a few days or even weeks - period. that's just not going to happen. Use the manual as a reference and most of all, start shooting in IA mode and see how you do"
It was great advice.
I have spent hours taking pictures of our Bulldogs romping outside- over 200 photographs. The photos with exception of a just a few are spectacular. Crystal clear, wonderfully rich and sparkling with vibrant true to life colors - I was dazzled.
Normally I would be in Corels Paintshop Pro or Adobe Lightroom for hours just trying to reduce the noise and blur but these images were pristine. Harley our oldest bulldog was born to play soccer. That said, because the recovery time between shots and focusing is so lightening fast the "action" shots of him playing, running, moving his gargantuan orange ball around were perfect, so perfect even caught in mid air. The images are blur free - it was hard to believe I had taken them.
This camera is blazing fast.
Low light conditions is where the FZ200 really shines. Pictures in dim lighting come out rich and clear. I've never had a camera perform so well in near dark conditions and that's without using the flash. The Feature set is sensational. The camera has so many intriguing built in filters and modes such as Miniaturize, old movie. Sepia and other creative modes it's a bit overwhelming. On most other cameras I tend to think most of these are gimmicky as there's nothing you can't do in Photoshop if you're so inclined. However, the feature set is so rich and really does provide options you'll want to actually use. The camera is free of what is the equivalent of novelty bloatware.
As I was really comfortabe with the Manual Zoom on my Fuji X-S1 I wasn't sure how I would like the auto Zoom but it's terrific. Smooth as silk, accurtae and completely silent. The view finder is excellent as well and surprisingly I found myself preferring this over the LCD screen. As for the LCD The articulation is great. Plus there's very little wash out in direct sunlight so it's always easy to read - it's nice and bright.
Some First Impressions:
* Built like a Tank. Although it's plastic whereas the before mentioned Fuji is an all metal body with a rubberized coating - it's still a solid machine. Nice weight and fits in the hand beautifully.
* The lens is one beautiful piece of glass. The auto zoom is surprisingly accurate.
* Lot's of ports. Including one for an external Mic, and an HDMI cable.
* Full HD video at 1080 dpi plus built in stereo mic/speakers.
* Intuitive menu for easy set up - but still LOT'S to learn, especially for a novice as myself.
* Pop up flash which according to Panasonic is more than adequate up to a range of 6-10 feet indoors and out. If you're further away say, sitting up in bleachers, you'll need an external flash.
* Speaking of external flashes the camera has a Hot Shoe
The entire package arrives beautifully presented. The glossy black box includes the camera of course, The battery (which takes a first 4 hour charge) a charger and power cord, a quality neck and shoulder strap, Spring loaded lens cap which fits good and tight, USB transfer cable, Manual which is surprisingly easy to understand and follow, a CD ROM with a PDF version of the both an extended manual and Silky-Pics editing software (my copy wouldn't install on any computer) registration card and some additional paper work mostly safety and care related.
As for the Image Stabilization it's nothing short of a technological marvel.
At the heart of Panny's patented system is a "floating" lens which responds immediately to any movement of the camera or hand shake. It's response time is lightening fast and does a flawless job eliminatating blur. Even at full zoom without a tripod the images are wonderful. The FZ200 is as impressive looking as the photo's it's taking are beautiful.
In hind sight a DSLR would have driven me crazy lugging around all those lenses that cost more than the camera itself the FZ200 is just a superb alternative.
** Back to low light performance for one moment.
A blinking message on the LCD will warn you if you need to use the flash. I was totally un-aware of this feature. We had some friends over the other evening and everyone was out in the sun room which was only lit by a cluster of candles.
I played around with the setting modes and while leaving the camera on IA I chose "steady hand held nigh shot" and used the flash with red eye reduction. The images knocked me out. I did brighten some a little in Paint Shop but this was a matter of personal taste. The flash provides superb fill light and you don't get that stark, harsh light I've experienced with other past and present cameras.
**** IMPORTANT TIP*******
If you're considering this camera or already own it. I urge you to log onto youtube and search out many of the excellent reviews and tutorials. I highly reccomend a gentleman out of the U.K named Graham Houghton. Graham has an entire series of videos dedicated to the FZ200. It's a superb soup nuts insight into each feature with lessons ranging from the basics to using and learning full manual settings.
He doesn't work for Panasonic - he just adores this camera! It's in every way a labor of love and a huge beneft for FZ200 owners. It's virtually a free in depth course in photography put in laymen's terms and frankly was yet one more compelling reason I purchased the camera. He has educational videos on virtually everything this camera can do and puts it in easy to understand steps.
This camera continues to blow me away, the build quality, the intuitive menus and most of all the incredibly vivid photographs. Folks far more advanced than I have written reviews that explain the aspects of both photography and the FZ200 far better than I am able to do. However I can offer this to you. The FZ200 is making me a better photographer and I've just begun to scratch the surface - if it can do this for me, without question it can do the same for you.
Highest Recommendation!
My first impression when I opened up the box and took out the camera was , wow this feels very cheap. The body on this is plastic and boy it feels cheap. I wish they would have put a little more quality in the body of it. With that said, this camera takes amazing pictures. I read a lot of reviews and comments on this camera about the smaller sensor having noise at low ISO levels. Well, it might but the pictures i took looked fantastic on my pc and even better when i viewed them on my TV. Good enough for me, that's all i need. 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 such as monochrome, toy effect, high dynamic etc.. The viewfinder is digital so it is not smooth when you're panning with the camera, has a jittery effect to it. I changed the picture setting to 16:9 and it was a lot better to view through. If you can get past the cheap feeling body and the viewfinder you will find this camera excellent. I took some pictures outside and utilized the f2.8 aperture and noticed that the pictures were too bright. Lowered it to 5.6 and perfect! I never thought I'd have to worry about getting too much light for the picture. I also zoomed in fully on a bunch of road signs and viewed them on my TV and they were perfect. I'm not gonna sit in front of my laptop and zoom in 100% and complain about noise and purple fringing etc... It does have some when you really look at it up close zoomed in but i'm not gonna point it out to people i show pictures to.
I will be doing more testing with this camera but so far 5 stars for execution and quality of pictures. I just can't give this camera 5 stars because of the body feel and the viewfinder. if those two things were better then 5 stars for sure.
** Update 11/20/2012
Been doing a lot of picture taking the last couple days and keeping the tag on the camera in case i need to return it. No need for that because every picture i take has been excellent. It's amazing and such a pleasure to take a picture of something in the distance and get great clarity and color.
My advice to anyone reading other reviews and getting discouraged by the image noise at high ISO levels needs to take a deep breath have a beer and stop pixel peeping. I mean every camera will have it at some point. Does this camera have more image noise when magnified then others? sure it does but it's not a high end dslr and for it's class it is one of the best. Thing is you really don't need high ISO levels with this camera because of the f2.8 aperture being wide open at any zoom range.
Digital cameras will always have image noise at some point. They are not the quality of what cameras used to be in my opinion but they're flexibility to edit and retake a shot gives the user much more control. I looked at some of my older photos taken with a 35mm camera and they were so much better. Just the nature of digital photos that meakes them inferior.
My only gripe is the feel of the camera, it really feels more like a toy because of the plastic body but if it takes good pics then i can deal with it.
I think the menu system is easy to use and I am gettig quicker at setting what i want. It really takes some time to get to know the camera because it has so many customized settings. I am still not sure of a few of them but getting there. 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.
the pictures that Graham Loughton (that his name?) posted on YouTube were stunning and people download and magnify and still complain. Geez, come on get a grip. Again i'll say if it looks good on my 52" TV at 16:9 crop and on my laptop i am good to go here. Don't over analyze things too much, this camera gets great profesional reviews everywhere i have looked.
With so many choices out there it is so confusing on what to buy but with this camera you get a very unique thing with the f2.8 at 600mm zoom which distinguishes it from any other camera.
If you have to shoot in a darker area use a flash, that's what they are for but in most cases with this camera you can maintain a low ISO and get a fast shutter with the aperture at 2.8. There is no need to shoot at high ISO level with this camera anyway.
Good luck everyone.
** Update 11/23
Ok I'm over the viewfinder and the cheap feel to it. I'm moving this to 5 stars. I took a boatload of pics today at the park because the weather was beautiful and had great results.
Camera setting were Aperture Mode 4.0 - 5.6 (bright day) I set the scence mode to Scenery and bumped the saturation up +1 and noise reduction +1. I set the WB to Outdoor and results were fantastic.
Only downside to all this was a fre pics taken anywhere from 500mm - 600mm were a bit noisy but otherwise no issues. Getting more comfortable with the camera as I go.
** Update 12/23
Just a quick update on this camera as i have been using it as my go to camera. I also use a Canon 60D and a Lumic G5. I have gotten very used to this camera and I have to say it is the best camera I have ever owned. 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. There have been some negative feedback on the noise level with high ISO's and while they are mainly true that you don't want to go higher then ISO 800 (some say 400) you can limit this setting in the config menu. Now, the camera has some limitations under low lighting but for the majority of your pics you will be ok. It has it's limitation as most cameras in this grouping do. I will leave some links below to my shutterfly account to view pictures if you want. I have taken shots of the moon, sunsets and local parks here in North Carolina.
I also want to mention that you can go to YouTube and view many tutorial videos by Graham Houghton to get more details on the camera. they are great and he does a great job.
Shutterfly acct: [...]
I stronlgy recommend getting this camera on Amazon, buy it if your on the fence and if you don't like it make sure the seller has a return policy so if you don't like it you can return it. I doubt you will.
It is well worth the money.
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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.