Testseek.co.uk have collected 71 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200.
April 2013
(84%)
71 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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1003 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fast f/2.8 aperture
Raw capture
Lots of direct controls
Full articulated LCD screen
Fast
Efficient AF system
A wealth of sophisticated features help you prise optimum results from the imposing zoom while onetouch Full HD video and RAW shooting capability adds extra value.
An f/2.8 aperture throughout zoom range
24-600mm equivalent range is significant
Vari-angle screen
Decent battery life
Raw file capture available
Good image quality up to 800 ISO
Lens with constant f/2.8 aperture
Full HD video at 50 fps with stereo sound
Good responsiveness
Good design and handling
Easy to use
Customisable features
RAW and Jpeg mode
Sublime picture quality
Built well
Movable display
Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
Excellent build quality and good handling
Impressive image quality
The editors didn't like
Luminance noise even at low ISOs
Images sometimes flat
EVF gives blue tint in mixed lighting
Noise creeps into some shots
Even at lower ISO levels and there are some quirks
Including a temperamental rear LCD screen and electronic viewfinder combination
It's big
At more than £500 it is pricey
No touchscreen
Viewfinder refresh rate on the low side (makes it a bit juddery)
Published: 2012-10-18, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Fast f/2.8 zoom lens. Speedy performance. Sharp images. Excellent EVF. Hot shoe and mic input. Raw support.
Expensive. Rear LCD could be sharper. Not the longest zoom in class. No GPS
The 24x Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 doesn't have the most ambitious zoom ratio, but a sharp f/2.8 aperture lens and speedy performance make up for it....
While other manufacturers have concentrated on making their super-zoom cameras bigger in terms of their focal range, most notably Canon with the 50x zoom PowerShot SX50 HS camera, Panasonic have bucked the trend with the new FZ200 by making the lens f...
Abstract: The FZ200 is a handsome beast and packs a remarkable 25-600mm f/2.8 equivalent zoom lens. Panasonic has deservedly earned a strong reputation for its bridge cameras and the new Lumix DMC-FZ200 looks set to reinforce that reputation. The FZ200 actuall...
Bright F/2.8 constant maximum aperture, Superb lens sharpness, Low optical distortion, Nice rendition of colors with correct WB, Quick autofocus, Very good shutterlag, Extremely responsive, Impressive 12 FPS continuous drive, Awesome LCD visibility, Usabl
Softness from NR above ISO 100, Noise visible at all ISO, Useless ISO 3200, Below average WhiteBalance system, Selftimer resets, Modal EC control, Minuscule EVF, Not always ExposurePriority, Rear buttons too flat, Slow startup and shutdown
The Panasonic FZ200 is pleasant to use with plenty of controls and a nice LCD display plus a sharp EVF, albeit one that is way too small. Ergonomics are not perfect but generally good.The FZ200 is highly capable with lots of interesting features. The head...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Design and Operation Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Hands-on Preview July 2012 | By Lars Rehm Preview based on a pre-production Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Despite the hype surrounding mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras,...
Abstract: If you want to zoom in even closer to your subjects and still take great images then the Panasonic Lumix FZ200 is the digital camera that can easily do it.In fact, there's a gee-whiz moment that comes with the FZ200. It's that moment when you realise the ...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has an excellent f2.8 25-600mm zoom lens; fast shooting performance, even when shooting in raw or raw plus JPEG; and excellent picture and video quality for its class. It has a ton of shooting options, including full manual f
The FZ200 is expensive, especially if all you're after is a long zoom lens. It doesn't have built-in GPS or Wi-Fi, or a proximity sensor for switching from the LCD to EVF. The SD card slot and battery compartment can't be accessed when the camera is on a
If you're searching for a long-zoom camera that falls in between a point-and-shoot and digital SLR experience, look no further than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200....
Fast f/2.8 aperture, Raw capture, Lots of direct controls, Full articulated LCD screen, Fast, efficient AF system
Luminance noise even at low ISOs, Images sometimes flat, EVF gives blue tint in mixed lighting
Buying Guide Best compact camera 2012 Overall, the Panasonic FZ200 is a pleasure to use, and the quality of images delivered by the camera leaves a generally good impression. Compared to other bridge cameras we've used, the raft of features, direct contro...
Abstract: Angled front view of the DMC-FZ200 with the zoom lens retracted and the pop-up flash raised. (Source: Panasonic.)Faster lenses always require more glass, making them larger, heavier and more costly to produce. Accordingly, the lens in the FZ200 has a rela...
Published: 2012-08-15, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Panasonic Australia announced a huge update to its Lumix camera range last week, adding smaller, lighter and faster tech to its range. So what's the damage to your wallet likely to be, and are they any good? We went hands on in the freezing cold light of...
