DPRReviewArchiveURL: https://web.archive.org/web/20211020092729/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz200 ProductCode: panasonic_dmcfz200 Award: gold ImageURL: /files/p/products/panasonic_dmcfz200/b9bace18ea054edeaedcb0cb5d02bc29.png Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 ShortSpecs: - 12 megapixels - 3″ screen - 25 – 600 mm (24×) ReviewScore: 80 URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcfz200 ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 is a 24X superzoom with an impressive constant-F2.8 lens and high-resolution electronic viewfinder. That fast lens means that it should be easier to capture high-quality images at the full extent of the zoom, without having to use high ISO settings. It also has a 1.3m dot equivalent electronic viewfinder, as featured in the company's more expensive mirrorless cameras. It also has the ability to shoot at 12 frames per second and can capture 1080p video at 60fps or 720p at up to 120fps.The camera's 25-600mmm equivalent lens features an improved version of the company's highest-grade Power OIS stabilization system and 'Nano Surface Coating' to minimize lens flare. ProductPhotos: - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmcfz200/shots/87a5972238d34a29a0efd1906921ba09.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmcfz200/shots/6364aaa702a0496e9530420d318ac9a5.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmcfz200/shots/3a60695f20db41829d50853898cbe7dd.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmcfz200/shots/ccbf244602b14248af677914b6a7da50.png ReviewSummary: GoodFor: Sports and nature photographers who need big zoom power and don't want to settle the slow lenses found on typical super zooms. NotSoGoodFor: Those taking a lot of flash people pictures, or who switch between the LCD and EVF frequently. Conclusion: Panasonic has done almost everything right with the FZ200, producing a super zoom with a no-compromises lens. It performs very well, takes photos that are comparable (or better) than other super zooms, and has a top-notch movie mode. With a few refinements in the design and image quality department, it would be darn close to perfect. ASIN: - B008MB6ZX0 - B00XW4Q3IY Specs: AEBracketing: (3 frames ) Announced: Jul 18, 2012 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: Fully articulated Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Multi-area - Center - Tracking - Single - Continuous - Face Detection AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger BatteryLifeCIPA: "540" BodyMaterial: "" BodyType: SLR-like (bridge) BoostedISOMaximum: "6400" BoostedISOMinimum: "" BuiltInFlash: Yes (Pop-up) BuyingOptions: $599.99 ColorFilterArray: "" ColorSpace: "" ContinuousDrive: 12.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (2) DigitalZoom: Yes (4x) Dimensions: 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33″) DriveModes: - Single - Continuous - Self-timer EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: "No" ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Intelligent Auto - Program - Aperture Priority - Shutter Priority - Manual - Custom - Creative Video - Creative Control - Scene ExternalFlash: Yes (Hot-shoe) FileFormat: - JPEG (DCF/Exif2.3) - RAW - MPO FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync FlashRange: 13.50 m FocalLengthEquiv: 25–600 mm Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD GPS: None HDMI: Yes (mini ) HeadphonePort: "" ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, (6400 with boost) ImageParameters: - Contrast - Sharpness - Color Saturation - Noise Reduction 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 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: "" MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "" MinimumShutterSpeed: 60 sec Modes: "" NormalFocusRange: 30 cm (11.81″) NumberOfFocusPoints: "23" OpticalZoom: 24× OrientationSensor: "Yes" OtherResolutions: 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 Processor: Venus Engine VII FHD RemoteControl: Yes (Optional DMWRSL1) Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) ReviewPreview: "80%Gold Award\n \n \n \n Read review ...\n \n \n Nov 17, 2012" SceneModes: - Portrait - 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 ScreenDots: 460,000 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 secs) SensorPhotoDetectors: 13 megapixels SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) SensorType: BSI-CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageIncluded: 70 MB internal StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SubjectSceneModes: "Yes" TimelapseRecording: "No" TouchScreen: "No" USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) UncompressedFormat: RAW VideographyNotes: '1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p, 50p (PSH: 28Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60, 50fps) ; 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i, 50i (FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60, 50fps) 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p, 50p (SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60, 50fps); 1920 x 1080 pixels, 25 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 25fps) 1280 x 720 pixels, 30, 25 fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30, 25fps)' ViewfinderCoverage: 100% ViewfinderMagnification: "" ViewfinderResolution: 1,312,000 ViewfinderType: Electronic WBBracketing: Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) WeightIncBatteries: 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "5" Wireless: "" WirelessNotes: ""