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ProductCode: panasonic_dmcfz150
Award: silver
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Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 25 – 600 mm (24×)
ReviewScore: 76
URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcfz150
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Panasonic DMC-FZ150 CMOS-powered 24X superzoom is a replacement for the slightly unloved FZ100 and incorporates a lower-resolution 12MP sensor that the company says will outperform its predecessor's 14MP chip. The camera retains a 25-600mm equivalent lens but now incorporating 'Nano Surface Coating' to mitigate the effects of internal reflections. And, just like its predecessor, the FZ150 retains the ability to record Raw images. The FZ150 also shoots 1080p60 HD movies in the recently-created AVCHD Progressive standard.In challenging conditions the FZ150 gives better image quality than its predecessor thanks, in great part, to Panasonic's decision to go with a much more capable 12 megapixel CMOS sensor instead of the FZ100's unimpressive 14MP unit. A wide angle, image-stabilized 24x (25-600mm) zoom, raw mode, full manual and automatic controls, an articulated LCD, full HD video and 3D capture are only some of this highly capable camera's feature highlights but look away from the impressive spec sheet and you'll find that image quality is very good too, across the span of the camera's 24x optical zoom lens.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: The ultimate 'general purpose' camera, the FZ150's versatile 24X zoom lens is just as capable when it comes to wideangle landscapes as it is for extreme telephoto shots
        NotSoGoodFor: Like all 'megazooms', when it comes to applications where critical image quality really matters, there are better cameras out there.
        Conclusion: THE FZ150 is a solid and capable superzoom camera that boasts impressive image quality considering it's 24X optical zoom range. Sharpness is high, aberrations are well-controlled, and its capable optical image stabilization system makes working at its extreme effective focal lengths relatively pain-free.
    ASIN:
        - B005HQ50SO
Specs:
    AEBracketing: (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
    Announced: Aug 26, 2011
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fully articulated
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Single
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "410"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: SLR-like (bridge)
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (Pop-up)
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 12.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (2)
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: Yes (Hot-shoe)
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 9.50 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 25–600 mm
    Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
    GPS: None
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageParameters: ""
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F2.8–5.2
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: ""
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 30 cm (11.81″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "23"
    OpticalZoom: 24×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
    Processor: ""
    RemoteControl: Yes (Optional DMWRSL1 )
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "76%Silver Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Apr 11, 2012"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 460,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 13 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: None
    StorageIncluded: 70 MB
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100%
    ViewfinderMagnification: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: "Yes"
    WeightIncBatteries: 528 g (1.16 lb / 18.62 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"
    Wireless: ""
    WirelessNotes: ""