Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, HYBRID O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black)

Jonathan W.

Most Advanced Camera I've Owned (I've had 10+) - Be sure to register for free 3-year Extended Warranty available till 3/18

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

I'm an experienced "enthusiast" amateur who has owned 10+ DSLRs and advanced "point and shoots". The Lumix ZS100, on balance, is the most advanced and most competent high quality camera I have ever held in my hand. It packs all of the capabilities of most mid-priced DSLRs and has a 250mm Leica optical lens (that zooms further up to 1000mm equivalent with its seamlessly integrated digital zoom). The ZS100 also includes a phenomenal 4K photo burst video/photo option and also has post shot focus (by allowing you to shoot simultaneously along multiple focal points). In short it includes an unbelievable amount of technology in a very small package.

Also I believe it is the only compact "point and shoot" camera on the market with both a large 1 inch sensor (approaching DSLR size) and a 10x optical zoom.

And, with almost all of the capabilities of a DSLR it is about 1/4 the size and weight. I expect to leave my DSLR at home from now on.

The fully interactive touch screen and separate digital view finder (useful on sunny days) are both quite decent and somewhat unusual in this price range. And not sure why some are complaining on this site, the picture quality is top notch, comparable to the best of them at this sensor level and below. And I think the picture equals or beats many DSLRs with larger sensors.

And its a pretty good bargain, especially with the $100 price drop that happened at the end of August (I suspect a new model is around the corner, but so what). And if you are looking for a bargain, what clinched it for me is that Panasonic is running a free three year warranty extension through March of 2018. So be sure NOT TO PAY FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON YOUR OWN. Just search on "Lumix camera extended 3 year warranty" and you should find the registration forms (you need to buy it new from Amazon directly or one of Panasonic's other authorized USA dealers to get this deal.)

You can set the camera to "auto" mode and forget about all the settings, but I would not recommend this camera if that's what you are going to do. Yes, as other reviews have said, to take advantage of all of the features (even for an experienced hobbyist) will take a bit of homework as using all these options can be (if you choose) a complicated. The mini-manual in the box is not very good, so be sure to download the full 400 page instruction book from the Panasonic support site. It is a bit dense but quite comprehensive.

Also I would recommend the third-party guide book written by Alexander White available on Amazon. It is great book (hard copy or Kindle).

So if you are pretty experienced and looking for a very advanced, high quality, easy to travel with camera this is the right one for you! And the free extra 2 years on your warranty (3 years total), will give you peace of mind if you are worried about all the technology that Panasonic has squeezed into the ZS100.

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vngo

Large 1"in sensor compact with a useful zoom range. 15 minutes of 4K recording.

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

If you want a camera that is compact. has a large sensor and a useful zoom range, then the ZS100 is for you. Granted, there are negatives to this camera. Compared to other 1" inch sensor compacts, the lens is on the slower side. The max aperture of 2.8 is little over one stop slower compared to other 1"in cameras like the RX100/G7X. Zooming in to 70mm drops the max aperture down to F4.5 and at 100mm, it is at F5.2. These high Fstops take a hit on low light situations. If you are shooting in a dim setting, I would stay below 70mm to maintain acceptable image quality. Also zooming out to 250mm results in a soft image. Granted, it is substantially better than smartphone/iPhone digital zoom but it is no DSLR zoom lens. The camera also lacks a rubber grip but has a indent. 4K video also has a small crop to 37mm, so you lose some wide angle. The viewfinder is on the smaller side and the screen is fixed.

Now with the main negatives out of the way, here are things that I like about this camera. The combination of size,sensor size and zoom range is unmatched. There were definitely compromises but I like the balance. Compared to 1”in sensor bridge cameras like the FZ1000, the ZS100 is one fifth the volume and retains the 1”in sensor and max aperture. The sensor size for a ultra compact camera is also a plus. The 1”in sensor is a step up over the smaller 1/2.3 sensors found in cheaper compact zooms. You will get usable images up to ISO 6400. The ZS100 also beats out its 1’in compact sensor rivals(RX100/G7X) by offering a 10x zoom lens. In outdoor settings, the 10x lens is substantially more useful than the short 3x zoom on the RX100. 4K video is of high quality(100 mbps) and unlike the RX100 MK4, you can record up to 15 minutes of 4K. At under $700, the ZS100 is $250 dollars cheaper than the RX100 MK 4.

Overall, if you can overlook the compromises, the ZS100 offers a great value and a nice blend of features and form factor.

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MED-REK

Not Perfect but a Major Step Forward

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

I wanted this camera badly, so I bought it a day or two after it became available. It was through Amazon, but the order was fulfilled by Focus Camera. The ZS100 arrived in a few days (seemed a little slow on the shipping) and immediately there were problems out of the box. I got lots of error messages just trying to do the initial setup. I did get it set up and took a couple of photos, but was getting error messages and freeze ups every minute or so. So the same day I received it, I shipped it back to Focus Camera for a refund. Once the camera arrived at Focus, the refund was slow in coming and I was not reimbursed for the return shipping. I eventually got the refund and Amazon reimbursed for the shipping after I complained.

The camera was in short supply and I wanted it badly for an upcoming assignment (a paying photography gig), so I ordered a replacement from Adorama. That one came promptly with a carton full of accessories -- and the camera worked perfectly out of the box. On to the review of the Panasonic ZS100:

I like it... I really like it. I have had several Panasonic ZS series cameras starting with the ZS7, but the last one I got (the ZS50) was not nearly as good as I expected. It's photos were just fair at best, although video was pretty good. I loved the size and the long zoom (30x) but the lens added distortion and artifacts, especially when zoomed all the way in. I knew what I needed: I wanted to trade some zoom length for a bigger sensor. That's exactly what the ZS100 is, and it works much as I expected.

The Panasonic ZS100 has a "1-inch" sensor, which works out to a diagonal of about 16mm. That doesn't sound that big, but it has something like four times the area of the sensor in the ZS50 (which is a 1/2.3 inch sensor). More area means bigger pixels that have better light gathering ability, which means lower noise and higher resolution from less optical interference. This sounds complex, but I can tell you that it works -- the ZS100 takes much better photos and much better video than the ZS50. Of course, it costs quite a bit more.

What I like about photos from the ZS100:

-Excellent clarity and color
-Much better in low light than a small-sensor camera. The ZS100 really is usable to ISO1600.
-The flash on the ZS100 is excellent. It's a pop-up flash that lines up with the lens almost exactly, eliminating ugly flash shadows.
-Even though the lens is f5.9 when zoomed all the way in, I still get excellent bokah. Check one of my images below.
-At 20 megapixels, there is plenty of resolution for my applications, which includes magazine publishing.

What I don't like about photos from the ZS100:

-The lens is not as good as the removable Panasonic lenses I have for my GX8 Micro-FourThirds camera. Lens quality seems to be the limiting factor on the ZS100
-The auto focus doesn't always find the right focus, even when the subjects are in the clear and seemingly obvious.

I want to re-iterate what I said about the flash on the ZS100: This is the best flash I have seen on a pocketable camera, and I have owned about 10 such cameras over the years. It reaches out 15 feet or so with good illumination and the results look natural. Because it's a pop-up flash, it is virtually impossible to accidentally cover it with a finger. (It was much too easy to accidentally cover the flash on the ZS50.)

I complained about the autofocus on the ZS100 and you might think that I could just use manual focus. I do use manual focus and it is easy to use, but it's just not as fast as touching the shutter button to get a focus. I love that the ZS100 has a convenient manual focus, which I find especially useful for video shooting -- more about that in a moment.

As for my photography assignment, I completed it with the ZS100 with good results. A couple of these photos are shown below.

Now onto the ZS100's video capabilities. I actually shoot video more than I do photos, so I was really excited to get the ZS100 for its 4K video capability.

Here's what I like about the Panasonic ZS100's video:

-4K video quality is excellent, and HD (1080p) is even better.
-The format the ZS100 uses for 4K video (100 Mbps MP4) plays back on all my computers with minimal complaint. I can even take the raw video files and play them on my Hisense 4K TV. That has a REAL "wow" factor!
-When shooting 4K video, the lens works out to be 37mm to 370mm, and I like the 370mm telephoto. Having 37mm at the wide end is not so good.
-Although no one has mentioned it that I've seen, the ZS100 will record 1080p at 120 fps for nice slow motion. Yes, it will do 120 fps at 1080p -- very nice. When shooting at 1080p, either slow-motion or normal speed, the zoom range is 31mm to 310mm.

Here's what I don't like about the ZS100's video:

-Again, the lens is not as good as the MUCH more expensive lenses I have for the Panasonic GX8. As with photos, the lens quality limits the ultimate quality of the images. They just don't look quite as pristine as the photos and videos I get from the GX8, although the ZS100 does fine with both. (The cheapest lens I have for the GX8 costs as much as the ZS100 camera, so this is not a surprise.)
-There's no jack for external audio.
-Having the widest shot be 37mm (31mm at 1080p).

For a pocketable camera, the ZS100 does a great job with photos and video, although a tick below the similarly priced Panasonic LX100. On the other hand, the LX100 has just a 3x lens, although higher quality... decisions, decisions.

Ergonomics and handling:

The ZS100 is chunkier and noticeably heavier than the ZS50. The ZS100 will easily fit in a jacket pocket and will even go in a roomy pants pocket, but you'll notice it. I carried it for four days at a big convention, where I took dozens of photos for publication. It was in the pocket of my sport coat and was not a problem there at all.

The 3-inch touch screen display on the ZS100 is excellent, and I quickly adapted to the touch screen after not having one on the ZS50. The ZS100 also has a small but useful eyepiece (electronic) viewfinder that is wonderful when shooting outdoors or when I need the added stability of holding the camera to my face. The eyepiece viewfinder has just enough pixels to be useful -- as far as I can tell, the ZS100's eyepiece viewfinder is identical to the viewfinder on the ZS50.

The other buttons and controls on the ZS100 are in logical locations, although there is a knob on top of the camera that I don't really see the need for. I can probably assign it to do something I regularly use, such as exposure, but I haven't yet done that. It's just there and does nothing at the moment.

Overall, I like the size, photo quality and video quality of the ZS100 quite a bit. I wish the auto focus was better, but I very much enjoy the lower noise and higher sensitivity of the ZS100, as compared to the ZS50. It does exactly what I expected the larger sensor to do. And the flash -- I'm very happy with the flash on the ZS100, despite the fact that it shoots only straight forward and can't be pointed anywhere else.

Below are a couple photos from the ZS100. Amazon won't let me post a link to a video, but if you go to YouTube and search on my name (Bob Kovacs) and ZS100, you will find multiple videos that I've shot with the ZS100. I also have a l-o-n-g video review of the ZS100, and a comparison video: ZS100 vs. the Panasonic LX100. One nice recent video I shot with the ZS100 is on Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day 2016. Go to YouTube and search on "arlington cemetery memorial day 2016 zs100" and you'll find it.

I recommend the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100, and appreciate Amazon's customer service for making right the initial problem I had.

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A. J. Mardinly

10X zoom in a lightweight package with a High sensitivity Detector-I really like this camera.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

Having back problems, I decided to leave my heavier DSLR that I love so much to try a smaller, lighter camera on a trip. The Sony RX-100-6 was back-ordered everywhere when I left, so I got this just before they raised the price, probably because they figured they could get away with it with Sony charging $1200 for the RX-100-6. Right after I got it, they extended the warranty to 3 years, which is nice. The Panasonic is larger, but only slightly so. I have taken ~1500 photos so far, and the results are excellent. In Europe, just point and shoot inside a dimly lit cathedral, and the results are spectacular. Outdoors, the viewfinder is excellent, and I can see everything in the field of view, even with glasses on. Focussing at 10X zoom is instantaneous, much faster than one I tried in a store, so maybe they are not all the same. There are 2 annoying glitches in the design: one, the ring around the lens that controls brightness over-ride is difficult to not touch, and the camera locks up until the shutter release is pressed halfway. Also, the diopter compensation wheel sticks out enough that when I am walking with a strap around my neck and the camera bounces around against my chest, the diopter compensation wheel gets turned and nearly every time I bring the viewfinder to my eye to compose a shot, I need to re-focus the diopter compensation. The user manual I downloaded from the Panasonic web site. 400 pages of gibberish. Fortunately, the menus are self-explanatory. To connect the camera to my phone, I could not figure it out from the user manual, but found help on-line that there is a Panasonic APP that made it straightforward. For anyone considering getting a ZS-200 for the extra zoom, beware that it is difficult to hold the camera still, even at 10X zoom. I find it necessary to lean against a wall or put my elbows on a table or bench. This is supposed to be a lightweight photo solution, so I don't want to be carrying around a tripod. Overall, nothing has malfunctioned. I really like this camera.

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os

Nice camera but button placement no so great

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2021

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

UPDATE 12/26/2021
I replaced the ZS100 with the ZS200
The ZS200 feel better on the hand and the thumb grip makes it easier to hold securely. In addition, it increases the zoom range from 25-250 to 24-360 and offers a better viewfinder. The only issue I have is that it will show the focus square on a person’s face but still focuses on the background. My workaround is to use track focus and touch the face to force it to focus on it. This camera an not and will not replace more capable aps-c cameras but it allows me to have a camera handy everywhere I go. And no, there is no phone in the world yet that can replace it.

Original review of ZS100:
I just got this camera. I had a TZ5 years ago but have been using mirrorless since 2016 and have for some time been considering a pocketable premium PS camera but had not found one at the right price until now.
First thing to note is that the mode dial and Fn1 button placement on this camera is probably the worst I have seen. The mode dial is hard to turn and the Fn1 button is where the thumb goes when you are holding the camera and I keep pressing it inadvertently. I am going to see if I am able to disable the Fn1 button.
Stabilization on this camera is really good. Panasonic is known for having unmatched stabilization and this camera, once again proves it.
The quick menu on the TZ was very easy to navigate. This one is more complicated. I still don’t know if there is any menu customization.
The view finder is just OK. It helps when needed but it is not great.
I have to do more testing and then I will report back.

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BlackSwan

Super Impressed!

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

This is simply the best compact zoom I have ever used. Bar none. This Panasonic ZS-100 is the ONLY fit in your jacket pocket 1 inch sensor compact with a longer zoom (as of this review). It does many things very well. The video is outstanding - 1080p or 4k. If you are looking for quality pictures and video WITH a zoom look no further. If however you are looking for a low light camera with a 1 inch sensor, this really isn't it. I would direct you towards Sony or Canon's f1.8-2.8 camera's (but you get less than half the zoom). There are trade offs either way you go. I have used a 1 inch sensor Canon before and I will say while the quality of the pictures is great, I really missed being able to zoom farther.

The post focus function on the camera is very nice - taking pictures in post focus allows you to focus on any area of the picture taken - after you have taken the picture!. It can be a very useful tool.

I'll add that I'm shooting just in JPEG format (raw is available) and I'm extremely impressed. I had planned on getting a Canon dslr 80d because I have Canon lenses and using that along with this camera for quality pictures but after playing around with the Panasonic I just don't feel I need to do that. If I can get away with quality pictures and not have to lug around a heavy dslr I'm all in. I will probably end up selling my Canon dslr lenses instead. I don't think some of the negative reviews here give credit how impressive this camera is for how small it is.

There are a few things that I didn't like about this camera (as with any camera). It seems to hunt when I'm looking for a target in shadows or low light. My wife also mentioned that she wished the touch screen icon was a slight bit larger in tracking mode (or a way that we could adjust the size somehow). All in all it's a great camera as long as you know what you are buying. Again, for low light with very little zoom go with a Sony or Canon f1.8-2.8. If you need zoom in a compact camera with quality pictures and absolutely fantastic video, this Panasonic ZS-100 is your camera.

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M&M

Hugely disappointed!

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

I was so look forward to receiving this item. However the box was opened when is arrived. Considering such expensive item there was no seal on the box. Here are a few reasons that I do not like this camera.
1, the product is cheaply made in China, the exterior is in plastic. Very easy to break. It is not suitable for traveling.
2, The quality of the pictures is just OK, not worth the hype. I think my iPhone 7 Plus takes the same quality pictures.
3, The touch screen is super insensitive, it is a very difficult to make it work. It's almost pointless to have a touchscreen.
4, The menu is very difficult to understand, let alone figure it out all the functions.
5, camera cannot be charging while doing other stuff, I.e. Transferring photos to items home, you have to completely turn off.
The most disappointing factor is the wifi function - it is by far the most exhausting features of any camera I dealt with. First of all, there was no place in the menu to tell you exactly how to use the wifi feature, I have to search google for it and there are not a lot reviews since this is a new model. You can either transfer the photo while shooting or transfer the photo afterwards or do other stuff but you cannot do all of them the same time, so you have to set up a few functions on your camera but only used ONE function at a time. However the Wi-Fi is so difficult to connect and always disconnect in the middle of the shooting or transferring, I felt like I want to throw this into the trash at one point. I checked all the videos on YouTube on how to do the Wi-Fi, none of of them worked for this camera. I finally figured it out on my own. It's just extremely difficult to connect or keep it on. I finally just returned the damn thing. Very very disappointed! Will not recommend, especially if you want to use the while traveling.

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DCist

This might be my favorite camera ever.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

I've had my ZS-100 for about a month now and have had the opportunity to use it in a bunch of different circumstances. It is an AMAZING camera - fast, sharp, versatile. I love its 4K photo burst capability, which makes it possible to grab perfect action photos (in my case, portraits of squirmy babies whose expressions can change in a nanosecond). And I was frankly stunned by how quickly the pop-up flash recycles. The camera feels nice and solid in my hand, the controls are easy to access, and I appreciate the ability to switch from LED to electronic viewfinder (although some reviewers complain about the quality of the EVF, I have no complaints about it). The only thing I wish it had is built-in GPS ... I know GPS is a battery-drainer, but I travel a lot and appreciate having built-in geotagging. I'll adapt. I've probably owned a couple dozen cameras before, from film SLRs to DSLRs and mid- and high-end point-and-shoots, and I think this one might be my favorite.

It took me a few weeks to find a case that fits the ZS-100 well. I ultimately bought TWO cases. The Case Logic QPB-202 molded case fits the ZS-100 perfectly, but the ZS-100's lens thickness doesn't leave room in the case's inside pocket for a spare battery or SD card unless you're careful to insert the camera with the lens towards the top, not the bottom, of the case. Its snug fit and hard-shell cover make it a good case for tossing the camera in a backpack or larger camera bag. I also bought an Ape Case small digital bag (#AC165), which offers a slightly roomier fit for the camera itself, plus a small exterior zippered pocket that's large enough for a couple of spare batteries and SD cards. It also has two exterior mesh pockets (can't think of a use for them, unless I decide to make a custom-fit rain cover for the case) and two interior mesh pockets that could, I suppose, hold batteries or SD cards - but I'd rather be able to get the camera in and out without snagging on anything. I use the Ape Case to carry the ZS-100 when I want quick access to it and am not carrying it in a backpack.

AN ADDENDA FROM 2019: Several months ago the zoom ring (under the shutter button) began to freeze. I looked around online for solutions, and it looked dire - e.g., shipping the camera to a Panasonic repair facility in Texas and spending more for the repair than a new camera costs now. I also found that lots of other people have run into this problem, with a variety of Panasonic LUMIX cameras. I was really bummed because I LOVE this camera. But then I saw a suggestion from someone somewhere online about putting some PTFE-based lubricant on a cotton thread and running it under the frozen ring. I got a bottle of 3-In-One multi-purpose PTFE lubricant and gave it a try, using just a tiny, tiny amount. It worked! The ring moves smoothly again. Whew.

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Drac

A great camera with a few issues

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

My first ZS100 camera arrived DOA. It seemed to work until the first time I tried to zoom out. Then, part way out the lens ground (literally) to a halt and I got the dreaded "System Error: Zoom" message on the screen. I tried turning it off but the lens was jammed. I applied a little pressure and tried turning it on and off a few times and finally got the lens to retract normally. I powered it on and it seemed normal until I tried to zoom and then the same thing happened again. I went online and tried the few things recommend by Panasonic. No help. I did a chat with a Panasonic rep online and he said the camera needs to be returned. I was NOT a happy camper. I had been very excited to get this new camera and it was defective! Worse, I found I was not alone in this, there were a significant number of others that had the same issue, though some did not have it occur right out of the box. I called Amazon support and they were GREAT. I had a replacement camera in my hands the next day!!!!

The replacement has worked fine for the past couple of months, but I still have the thought in the back of my head each time I turn it one, "is it going to fail this time". That is NOT what you want to have in you head when using a fairly expensive camera. Note that I did not deduct any points for this issue since it was rectified immediately and the replacement camera works fine. But it is disappointing to read online about all the others that have this issue and yet Panasonic has not seemed to address the problem other than offering to repair it (which requires paying to send it to them and waiting several months for it to be fixed - and possibly being denied a warranty fix because they claim you must have damaged the camera). This did not happen to me, but others reported this added abuse after their camera broke.

Anyway, back to the replacement camera. I have been very pleased with almost all of the features and operation of the camera. Yes, there are way too many items in the menu making for a high learning curve. But I don't have to use all those features and settings. If I just ignore those I do not understand or that do not interest me, I am able to have a lot of control over the features of the camera that I care about. The negatives I found are 1) the camera does not focus well in low light. I have had a number of blurry pictures that should have been clear. I am talking about light like normal indoor room light not darkness. 2) The facial recognition (the camera can memorize up to 6 people's faces and will identify them on screen when it sees them) is inaccurate. It usually knows it is seeing one of the people in the list but id's the person as someone else in that list. 3) There are some "gotchyas" - for example, the touted 5-axis stabilization does not work during 4K video recording. Why not? 4) If you want to let the camera process the pictures into a JPG format (rather than using the much larger RAW format files that need post processing by you) the results are not always good. Some JPG format photos look great, others have too much contrast or details have been lost in bright or dark areas (low dynamic range). The RAW (unprocessed) photos do not usually have these shortcomings. I have started to save BOTH the JPG and RAW format files for each picture (which the camera will do) and use the JPG picture where it looks good, or use the RAW picture if the JPG has issues that can be fixed by using the RAW format file.

Many reviewers have said the camera is slippery. I do not find it slippery as much as "not tacky" to the touch. But given the choice of using only the words "solid, firm feel" or "slippery" I would have to choose the latter. You can use some rubberized tape or buy one of the add on grips by Flipbac ($9.95 on Amazon) to address the issue.

While the camera DOES fit in my shirt pocket (but would not be a good fit in a normal pants pocket) it is slightly too heavy and pulls down that side of the shirt. So, yes I do keep it in a shirt pocket most of the time, but if you care about how your shirt looks, which I don't, you may decide to use a neck strap (which I think would actually look worse - but would be more convenient).

I have read and watched a LOT of reviews of this camera both before and after I purchased it. The reviews are about 95% positive. It feels good to read reviews by experts (or at least authorities) on cameras and hear them say nice things about the product I just spent a lot of money to purchase (though I did catch the camera on sale for under $500). Thinking about all the pros and cons of the camera that reviewers have mentioned AND that I have experienced, I am happy with my decision and would definitely recommend this camera to someone who wanted a compact, easy to carry and use camera with great features. My biggest issue is that zoom failure problem which might reappear at the worst possible time. But I am thinking positive and hoping that this camera is not going to have that issue.

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Dale L. Clark

It's heavy

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024

Style: ZS100Verified Purchase

At over 11 0z., this camera is significantly heavier than a Canon of about the same size.
The finish on the camera is slippery. Enough so that I was going to put some grip type tape on it.
The functions of this camera are WAY over my head.
I couldn't even figure out how to use the viewfinder or connect it to Wi-Fi when the user manual was right in front of me and following the directions. "could not connect" was all I could get.
A data transfer cable was not included. A batt charge cable was.

I will be returning this camera and ordering a lighter Canon, which I am much more familiar with.

If you're a novice point and shoot type, this camera will also be over your head in function.

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