PANASONIC LUMIX ZS200 15X Leica DC Lens with Stabilization, 20.1 Megapixel, Large 1 inch Low Light Sensor (DC-ZS200S USA Silver)
PANASONIC LUMIX ZS200 15X Leica DC Lens with Stabilization, 20.1 Megapixel, Large 1 inch Low Light Sensor (DC-ZS200S USA Silver)
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- [Larger 1 Inch Sensor] 20.1 Megapixels large sensor for brighter and more colorful photos (12800 Max ISO).
- [LEICA DC 15x Lens] Leading class optical zoom performance with a bright F3.3 – 6.4 aperture for soft defocus background effects. (24-360mm, 5 Axis Hybrid O.I.S. plus)
- [Creative Control] Scene modes, filter modes, adds creativity while traditional aperture and shutter priority modes allow for background defocus or eliminate sports motion blur.
- [4K Features] 4K Video 30p, 4K PHOTO, and 4K Live Crop turn 4K frame capture into photography.
- [Electronic Viewfinder] plus a touch-enabled LCD for greater control and easier image viewing.
- Mounting Type: Bayonet
Brand : Panasonic
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
Rating : 4.3
ListPrice : US $699.99
Price : US $597.99
Review Count : 249
PANASONIC LUMIX ZS200 15X Leica DC Lens with Stabilization, 20.1 Megapixel, Large 1 inch Low Light Sensor (DC-ZS200S USA Silver)
- The two uploaded photos are of the same section of landscape, one zoomed out (24mm) and the other fully zoomed in (360mm).Review:Got this to avoid carrying my dlsr and lenses on hikes, and to do time lapse of sunrises and sunsets.Step 1: Throw away the (junk/out of date) user guide in the box right after you open it once to scan the qr code to download the excellent user manual.Step2: Install (under the same cover as the battery) a 128gb or less SD cardStep 3: Charge the battery (charging port under the same small cover as the hdmi port)Step 4: Set the wheel to iA+ (fully automatic shutter speed/exposure f stop) and if desired set the drive mode to burst with burst speed set to slow (2 shots per second if/while you hold down the shuttter release).Step 5: Turn it on, point and shoot.What actually prompted me to make this purchase is that I went on a great hike with views where I took a good number of pictures with my (decent) Samsung A71 5G UW smartphone Camera, but afterward found that the pictures didn\'t have anywhere close to sufficient resolution to want to print - or even share, *especially the zoomed in ones* - which was painfully dissapointing.In comparison, the ZS200 displays markedly superior picture quality - staggeringly better when zoomed.(Among other things, a good lesson/reminder on the merits of optical vs. digital zoom).So far (10 days/1050 pictures later) I am overall quite pleased with this camera. The size, weight, picture quality and particularly the zoomed picture quality make the purchase price more than worth it for me. I remove the top portion of the camera case (not included, see below) when I go hiking, throw the cover strap over my shoulder and I\'m finding it fairly quick to grab, turn on and shoot without having to remove the shoulder strap. After some practice, I find I am also able to do that one handed which is a plus, as I often have both my trekking poles in my other hand.All that is to say I think I\'ll have a fair chance to get some opportunistic/fleeting shots of wildlife using this setup if and when they present themselves.The camera does have a multitude of features and settings that I really haven\'t played with in the week or so since I got it, but it is quite a sophisticated piece of compact engineering.It\'s fairly deep into \"real camera\" territory for those who want to manage their own depth of field/shutter speed etc, so don\'t mistake it for the severely limited point and shoots of yesteryear.One note about time lapse that I couldn\'t find in the user manual:If you use a shot interval > 30 seconds for time lapse photography, the camera will retract the lens barrel every shot, darken the display, then extend the lens barrel and turn on the display for the next shot.I had to try different shot intervals to determine where the barrel stays put for the duration (<= 30 seconds) but when I originally set it to 150 shots at 1 minute intervals I observed the barrel extending and retracting each shot (150 times per time lapse series).I for one don\'t want to put that much wear and tear on the lens barrel stepper motor and parts, so I\'ll only use 30 seconds or less for a time lapse interval, but it seemed like something Panasonic should have spelled out in their manual (searched and couldn\'t find anything about that operation).Of note is I did have the lens set partially zoomed (~110mm) when I observed this, but I really don\'t believe that was a factor.Also bought and reccommendMini Tripod for Camera,Zomei Travel Table Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head 1/4 inches Quick Release Plate and Bag for DSLR Camera(THIS TRIPOD IS ONLY 20.5\" FULLY EXTENDED)SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD CardMegaGear Ever Ready Genuine Leather Camera Case Compatible with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100, DC-ZS200(IF YOU LIKE LEATHER, RETRO STYLE COVERS)For me, the only downside (more aptly the cheap side) I will mention that the battery cover latch and the charging/hdmi port cover feel a bit flimsy to me, but I couldn\'t possibly justify dropping my review score by a star due to to those two largely aesthetic details.
- I had to return the first which was purchased from Amazon through Adorama. I\'m almost positive they sent me a defective reboxed camera. It came with a fully charged battery, date and time all ready programmed. On first use the lens jammed and then kept giving error messages. The pictures were just ok. Returned it for one from Amazon directly and I am very impressed with the quality and zoom capabilities in such a small package. At least the refund process was easy with Adorama. They of course denied sending a reboxed camera. It will take time to learn the full capabilites but so far I\'m impressed. Direct comparison to iphone 14 pro shows better image stabilization in the iphone (especially in video mode). Equal in macro modes and the Lumix has it all over the iphone for telephoto. Happy with the purchase
- I was pleasantly surprised by this camera\'s obviously solid and precise build quality. Every bit as nice as the Sony RX100 cameras. The viewfinder is very usable. I had heard it was almost too small to use but I felt comfortable using it all the time and I wear spectacles.The lens is not as sharp as I expected. I understand that in putting such a huge zoom lens in this camera that there would be some compromises. Unfortunately, a loss of sharpness is not one that I can abide. If you don\'t intend to enlarge your photos you should be fine. However if you crop your photos there just isn\'t much sharpness to work with. I\'m sure things would be much sharper with a tripod support, however, for a walk around travel camera who really wants to burden themselves with extra gear? I know this makes me a lazy photographer. However, I have lugged full-frame cameras with huge telephotos and a bag of lenses and flashes all over the place and back and let me tell you, a small camera like this with all its features is a joy. Still, I want a sharp lens.The lens is too slow for me. While perfectly adequate for static subjects like landscapes or achitecture, you will tear out your hair trying to stop even the most gentle motion. Either you crank up the ISO and suffer increased noise or you can slow the shutter and tempt camera shake.The viewfinder is very low contrast and seems hazy. Physically, it is clean. However, it just looks hazy and washed out. It is certainly usable, but the poor image quality is annoying. If you have ever used an old-style rangefinder camera with a fingerprint smeared up front glass, it looks just like that.The battery life is good, a bit better than I expected. Also the camera gives several options for working with reduced power so your mileage might go up by 20% or so from usual. Also, you can charge the battery in the camera. Very nice for travel as you can use the same charger for phone (in most cases) as the camera and have less gear to pack.The menus are very complete and not too disorganized.The 4K modes are astonishingly useful and the focus stacking can help you get a usable photo in a difficult situation. This camera lets you exercise your creativity with so many modes and options. Or, if you want simple, just put it in iA mode and let the camera do the work.The camera is made in China. (Just like the RX100VI)The wireless features work as expected with my Android phone. Bluetooth location tagging is top notch for travel. On the down side, there is NO airplane mode. You have to wade through the menus and turn all the radios off if you need to go dark.No \"Delete First\" option when viewing photos. You always have to press a button to confirm you want to delete. The extra step annoys me especially because I am so used to having this available with Nikon and Sony cameras.The touch screen is what everybody seems to clamor for these days. I\'ll say it works as it is supposed to. Unfortunately I grew so tired of touching the screen inadvertently and having annoying things pop up that required attention that I just turned the darn thing off.Be prepared to read the manual. Even if you consider yourself a photography whiz this camera can baffle you right out of the gate. For example, if the monitor does not work you may have inadvertently pushed the LVF button. Press it a few times to cycle through the options and bring things back to life. Also, what does LVF mean anyway? I finally figured out it means \"Live View Finder\". It\'s buried in the big manual online. Just like other things such as \"Starlight Mode\" and others. The camera has vast capabilites but they are not all laid out in a linear easy to grasp fashion. You have to practically stumble onto each one and then grope for understanding in the manual. Various bizarre icons drove me nuts trying to look them up when they pop up. Stay strong, persevere and you will catch on to it all. (Or, just go to iA mode and wrack your brain some other day.)I don\'t like where the movie button is. I keep pressing it to turn on the camera. Perhaps I should say instead that I hate how long it takes me to break old habits but still, that\'s where the power button should be in my opinion. Generally speaking, all the buttons should be larger and a little bit easier to press. After an all day session with the camera my button pushing finger was pretty sore. On the contrary, the large lens ring is way too easy to turn. This makes it pretty much useless as it takes nothing to bump it and change a setting.I\'ve made some negative comments but I do find this an acceptable camera for the right user, namely, casual photographers who will not be overly critical of the picture quality and who want the many travel-oriented features.
- A very good travel camera where an Iphone cannot bring subjects close enough.
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