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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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Brand | Panasonic |
Model Name | PANASONIC LUMIX ZS200 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Sensor-Shift (5-Axis) |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/16000 seconds |
Metering Description | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Manual |
Form Factor | Compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
Special Feature | Venus Engine Image Processor; Built-In Flash; 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. |
About this item
- [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
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Image stabilization | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
Picture quality | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Auto focus | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Zoom | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | ThePixelConnection | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Focus Camera LLC | Amazon.com |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Macro | — | Fisheye | all-in-one-zoom |
zoom type | Optical | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | — | Depth From Defocus | Depth From Defocus |
shooting modes | outdoor | Manual, Shutter Priority, Sports | Movie, Auto, Manual | Automatic | Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Relaxing Tone, Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Night Shot, Soft Image, Appetizing Food, Dessert, Sports Shot, Monochrome | N&A |
connectivity tech | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB | HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, HDMI | HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) | HDMI, USB |
video resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 2160p | 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p |
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LUMIX ZS200 : 4K / 20.1MP / 15x Zoom
Your Perfect Travel Companion
Capture every moment in exceptional color and detail day or night, both close and far away. Sleek and pocket-size, the ZS200 includes a powerful 15x optical zoom, large 1-inch MOS sensor for high-quality imaging in low-light conditions, 4K video and photo, WiFi connectivity and a Leica DC Lens.
Large 1-inch 20.1MP Sensor
Good low light performance comes from larger sensors. The LUMIX ZS200 features a High-sensitivity 1-inch 20.1 Megapixel MOS sensor capable of 12800 ISO for excellent low-light performance.
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LEICA DC Lens
Great lenses make great cameras. The LUMIX ZS200 features a superb 15X LEICA DC Vario-Elmar Lens that covers every scene from wide to telephoto (35mm camera equivalent: 24-360mm).
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Turn 4K Into Photography
4K Ultra HD Video provides 4X HD resolution. 4K PHOTO isolates video frames at 30 fps as hi-res photos, so you'll never miss that moment again. With 4K Post Focus, capture now and refocus later.
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4K PHOTO Sequence Composition and Auto Marking
Catch the trajectory of action in a single sequenced photo. Simply select frames you want to compose.
The camera detects motion and sets a marker. When selecting shots, you can skip to that sequence.
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High Speed Video in FHD and High Speed Focusing
Record 30p videos at 100fps in FHD. Capture high speed scenes and play them back in dramatic slow motion.
DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology achieves ultra-high speed AF and up to 10fps burst w/AFC.
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5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ / Level Shot Tilt Correction
Optical Image Stabilizer detects and compensates for 5 types of movement to suppress blurring. The Level Shot Function detects an image's horizontal line and maintains it even if the camera is tilted.
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In-Camera RAW-format Image Adjustment Processing
Color Space Setting (sRGB/AdobeRGB), White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Photo Style, Intelligent D-Range, Contrast, Highlight/Shadow, Saturation, Noise Reduction, Intelligent Resolution, Sharpness.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Put your next post online with ease and speed to inspire your followers with your stunning travel photos as it happens.
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Sensor
| Large 1" 20MP CMOS | 20MP BSI-CMOS | Large 1" 20MP CMOS | 20MP BSI-CMOS | Large 1" 13MP CMOS |
Body Material
| Metal | Plastic | Metal | Plastic | Metal |
Lens Stabilization
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Lens
| 24–360mm / F3.3–6.4 | 24–720mm / F3.3-6.4 | 25–250mm / F2.8–5.9 | 24–72mm / F1.4–2.8 | 24–75mm / F1.7–2.8 |
4K Video (3840 x 2160)
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Display
| 3" Touch | 3" Tilting / Touch | 3" Touch | 3" Tilting / Touch | 3" |
Eye Viewfinder
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
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Auto Focus Technology | Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint |
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Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1240K |
Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
Frame Rate | Up to 30 fps |
White balance settings | Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Color Temperature, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade |
Self Timer Duration | 2 seconds, 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Sensor-Shift (5-Axis) |
Flash Modes Description | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
Video Capture Format | 4K |
Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
Video Input Format | NTSC |
Video Standard | MPEG 4 |
Video Output Interface | USB 2.0, HDMI |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | Yes |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Battery Capacity | 1000 Milliamp Hours |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 fps |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Special Feature | Venus Engine Image Processor; Built-In Flash; 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Digital Recording Time | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In Microphone |
Supported Audio Format | Dolby Digital 2ch |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | No |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
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Optical Zoom | 10 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 3.3 f |
Minimum Aperture | 6.4 f |
Zoom Type | Optical |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 132 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 8.8 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/16000 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Manual |
Metering Description | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Shooting Modes | outdoor |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.45x / 0.53x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year |
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Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year |
Model Name | PANASONIC LUMIX ZS200 |
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Brand | Panasonic |
Model Number | DC-ZS200S |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #149,115 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #917 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B079QNXFCC |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Guide Number | ISO Auto2 to 22.3' / 0.6 to 6.8 m (Wide)3.3 to 12.8' / 1 to 3.9 m (Telephoto) |
Included Components | Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Cable, Hand Strap, camera |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 85 Degrees Celsius |
Upper Temperature Rating | 85 Degrees Celsius |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.38 x 1.78 x 2.61 inches |
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Item Weight | 298 Grams |
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Product Description
The LUMIX ZS200 offers a large 1” sensor with superior low light performance and a 24mm ultra wide angle LEICA DC Lens with up to 15X of optically stabilized zoom. LUMIX offers high reliability. >>Lumix cameras and Leica DC Lenses are favored by camera enthusiasts because for high performance and reliability. Along with its 15X LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, the LUMIX ZS200 offers Panasonic’s 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilizer Plus) to provide a versatile angle of view while suppressing hand-shake in both photo and video recording. (35mm camera equivalent: 24-360mm). It also enables stunning macro shots as close as 3cm. For even more creative photography, the LUMIX ZS200 integrates a new L.Monochrome mode in Photo Style, to create an impressive monochrome image with rich gradation like that of black-and-white film. Adoption of a large 1-inch MOS sensor enables high-quality image recording with stunning details. The combination of a High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and LUMIX Venus Engine achieves maximum ISO 12,800 high-sensitivity recording with stunning image quality that exceeds the limits of ordinary digital compact cameras.KEYWORDS: panasonic; panasonic camera; lumix; lumix camera; wide-angle; LEICA; leica dc; VARIO; ELMAR; 5-Axis; HYBRID O.I.S.+; hybrid O.I.S. plus; optical Image stabilizer; stabilized; 4k; 4k photo; 4k video; high sensitivity; low light; zs200; zs200k; zs200s; dc-zs200; mos sensor; large sensor; mos sensor; zoom lens; high iso; megapixels;.
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Customers like the quality, size and light capability of the digital camera. For example, they say it has a high megapixel rating, is very compact and a pocketable professional tool. Customers are also impressed with the performance. However, some customers have issues with usability and are mixed on ease of use, and focus.
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Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They mention that it has a high megapixel rating, including 4K video, good focus, manual adjustments, and user friendly. It's light weight with a great zoom, image stabilization, and low light capabilities. Customers also appreciate the large screen, but it does not tilt.
"...The size, weight, picture quality and particularly the zoomed picture quality make the purchase price more than worth it for me...." Read more
"...Regarding Image quality, I feel that this camera takes excellent images in terms of sharpness, color rendition and low lighting when placed in..." Read more
"...The image quality is very good with everything I’ve tested: full zoom in good light outdoors, macro, action with continuous focus, color testing..." Read more
"...of, and it's certainly the best portable camera with such a powerful zoom (24-360 mm, 15X!!!) one can find on the market. My main points are:..." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it's a very compact size for travel, with ample zoom and easy one-handed operation. Some customers also mention that it' s able to use the same charger for phone. Overall, customers are happy with the size and power of the camera.
"...The size, weight, picture quality and particularly the zoomed picture quality make the purchase price more than worth it for me...." Read more
"...light; touchscreen menu and touch focus; 5-axis image stabilization; good size and weight to have it with me all the time; easy customization; the..." Read more
"...This is not an ordinary point-and-shoot, it's really a pocketable professional tool which will expand enormously your creation's chances..." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it has a precise build quality, is made of very strong material, and is a good camera for everyday use. Some mention that the picture quality is amazing and fun, and the camera has incredibly impressive functionality. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the camera.
"...ZS200 is slightly thicker and heavier than the ZS50 but it feels more solidly built...." Read more
"...* half price of the same class pocketable camera. * very strong material and make...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...Returned it for one from Amazon directly and I am very impressed with the quality and zoom capabilities in such a small package...." Read more
Customers like the light capability of the digital camera. They say it has good low light performance, works great in manual, and takes great shots in day light. The 1" sensor really helps, and the led screen is ok.
"...takes excellent images in terms of sharpness, color rendition and low lighting when placed in full auto mode...." Read more
"...1" sensor really helps. the led screen is ok, use it just to compose and check lightin, etc...." Read more
"...The electronic range finder is nice and is helpful particularly in bright light...." Read more
"...This cameras has a bright, high resolution EVF with a diopter. It's nice to see what I'm shooting...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera. They mention that it focuses quickly and generally works well. The camera is good enough to get the job done, and it handles everything very well. Customers also appreciate the macro and telephoto capabilities of the product.
"...It works great in manual and takes great shots in day light, dimm or low lighting are also challenging and take too much effort...." Read more
"Just finished a long trip and it handled everything very well.Pros:- quality- zoom and lens- fits in my pocket-..." Read more
"...It worked well for me on the trip, as long as I set everything manually. Picture quality is pretty good, and it has good low light performance...." Read more
"...Very happy with all the results including easy panaramics. This is a pocket camera with myriad functionalities...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the digital camera. Some mention that it's comfortable, easy to use, and intuitive, while others say that it is cumbersome and difficult to use than a SLR. The menu is very hard to use and some complain that the zoom is excellent, but the menu is too complex.
"...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...." Read more
"...If I have a complaint, is that the menu is very hard to use, and some of the nested function buttons on the touchscreen are too densely packed for..." Read more
"...auto+ mode for ease of use while traveling and found the camera easy to use in terms of start up, shut down, focusing, image stabilization and..." Read more
"...size and weight are appealing – large enough to make buttons and dials easy to use, but small enough to be unobtrusive at an event or on the street...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that the controls are easy to use and the 49 autofocus points are plenty, while others say that the focus is so finicky and the viewfinder is now blurred.
"...; the zoom range; the styling and placement of the controls; focus peaking; 49 autofocus points are plenty; the good battery life; the cost compared..." Read more
"...For the extra bulk, slower focus, and increased complexity, I really expected a big jump in photo quality with this ZS200, but this is not..." Read more
"Great compact size. Easy focus, great photos even on my 50" TV screen. Fine video too. So why not a "5 star"?..." Read more
"...The focus is so finicky, it never seems to figure out what I am trying to shoot, what I want to get into focus...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the usability of the digital camera. They mention that the monitor does not work, the camera stopped working, and the back screen does not working. The WiFi and Bluetooth functions do not work. Some customers also report that the camera broke completely and no longer powers on.
"...For example, if the monitor does not work you may have inadvertently pushed the LVF button...." Read more
"...sensitive to dampness too--as at a misty waterfall, where the camera stopped working till it dried out. Others have warned of this...." Read more
"This camera has a lot of features but most don't work well in the AI+ mode...." Read more
"...Loved it until the display stopped working and the viewfinder controls became unreliable. Returned after some hassle from Amazon." Read more
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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 card
Step 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.
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SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card
MegaGear 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.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
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 card
Step 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.
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(THIS TRIPOD IS ONLY 20.5" FULLY EXTENDED)
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card
MegaGear 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 just came back from a 23 day trip to Greece visiting Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Delos, Meteora, Delphi and used the ZS200. I used SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB Class 3 95MB/sec SD cards and took 5,200 photos (24GB) with the ZS200 using 16:9 format for widescreen displays, 8MP jpg, high-quality setting since am not planning to make any large prints or do any post production modifications. I set the camera to full intelligent auto+ mode for ease of use while traveling and found the camera easy to use in terms of start up, shut down, focusing, image stabilization and framing the view using the screen. Regarding Image quality, I feel that this camera takes excellent images in terms of sharpness, color rendition and low lighting when placed in full auto mode. Compared to all the other digital cameras that I have had, the battery life of this camera is truly remarkable. After a full day of taking over 300 photos, constantly zooming, cycling on and off the camera, the battery still had two bars left. If you just take photos with no videos, then I don’t ever see a need for having a second backup battery if you charge at night like I did
I am not a fan of the touchscreen because it is too easy to mistakenly bring up the side menus and make unwanted adjustments to the camera. The on-off switch could also use more resistance since I mistakenly turned it on in my camera bag several times. It would be nice to have some water and dust resistance incorporated but maybe Panny is saving these features for future versions. I also installed a Peak Design Leash Camera Strap Black (L-BL-3) which works better than just a hand strap in being able to walk with the camera hands-free on my neck or over my shoulder and take images on the fly. There are some major features like manual modes, RAW format and 4K video which I am not interested in and did not use. I am a casual travel photographer and this camera on full intelligent auto+ mode works for me. Having owned three Panasonic LUMINX cameras, I have not had any problems which required me to contact Panasonic for servicing so I cannot comment on their quality (or lack thereof) of customer care. I may just have been lucky in getting perfectly functioning cameras but I am not complaining:)
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Le zoom.
J'ai comparé avec sa soeur Sony cyber-shot rx100.
Choisi, plus performante, meilleur prix.