Panasonic FZ200 25-600mm constant F2.8 Leica lens quick review

The newer FZ300 replaces this model. It adds smartphone connectivity. Panasonic got it right with the features on this bridge superzoom camera released last year. Sample images. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lexpix_... Quick specs that make this camera just awesome. 25-600 F 2.8 constant aperture Leica lens Flip out LCD display 12MP sensor (Most are 16MP or higher) 1.3 million dot EVF. (Electronic Viewfinder) 540 shots per battery charge Just a quick review of the features that make this one of the best mid-range bridge, superzoom cameras on the market. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 specifications: Effective Pixels: 12.1 Megapixel Sensor 1/2.3" MOS File Formats Still Images: JPEG, MPO, RAW Movies: MPEG-4 AVCHD Audio: AAC Max Resolution 12MP: 4000 x 3000 @ 4:3 Other Resolutions 9MP: 2992 x 2992 @ 1:1 6MP: 2448 x 2448 @ 1:1 3.5MP: 1920 x 1920 @ 1:1 2.5MP: 1536 x 1536 @ 1:1 0.2MP: 480 x 480 @ 1:1 8MP: 3264 x 2448 @ 4:3 5MP: 2560 x 1920 @ 4:3 3MP: 2048 x 1536 @ 4:3 2MP: 1600 x 1200 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 10MP: 4000 x 2672 @ 3:2 7MP: 3264 x 2176 @ 3:2 4.5MP: 2560 x 1712 @ 3:2 2.5MP: 2048 x 1360 @ 3:2 0.3MP: 640 x 424 @ 3:2 9MP: 4000 x 2248 @ 16:9 6MP: 3264 x 1840 @ 16:9 3.5MP: 2560 x 1440 @ 16:9 2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 0.2MP: 640 x 360 1920 x 1080 Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 Image Stabilization Optical Lens Leica DC Vario-Elmarit, 14 elements in 11 groups 5 Aspheric, 3 ED EFL: 4.5-108 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25-600 mm) Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 2.8 (T) to f/8.0 1 Filter Thread 52 mm Zoom Optical: 24x Intelligent Zoom: 48x Focus Range Wide: 11.81" (30 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 78.74" (200 cm) - Infinity Wide: 0.39" (1 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 39.37" (100 cm) - Infinity 2 Exposure Control ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-3200 (High Sensitivity Mode: 1600-6400) Shutter 60 - 1/4000 sec Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Multi, Spot Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) Shooting Modes Easy Auto Mode Landscape Miniature Effect Monochrome Night Portrait Night Scene Panorama Portrait Smooth Skin Soft Focus Toy Camera Effect Vivid Color White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Shade Burst Rate Up to 12 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 12 frames Up to 5.5 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 12 frames Up to 2 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 12 frames Up to 60 fps at 2.5 MP Up to 40 fps at 5 MP Self Timer 10 Sec, 2 Sec 3 Remote Control None Flash Flash Modes Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Off Second-curtain Sync Slow Sync Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Built-in Flash Yes Effective Flash Range Wide: 0.98 - 44.29' (0.3 - 13.5 m) Telephoto: 3.28 - 44.29' (1.0 - 13.5 m) 4 External Flash Connection Hot Shoe Memory Built-in Memory 70MB Memory Card Type SD SDHC SDXC Still Images per GB Not Specified By Manufacturer Recording Video Recording Yes, NTSC Resolution 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 30 fps 640 x 480: 60 fps, 30 fps Video Video Clip Length Up to 100 Min 5 Audio Recording With Video, Stereo Viewfinder/Display Viewfinder Type Electronic, LCD Display 6 Viewfinder Coverage 100% Screen 3.0" LCD Rear Screen (460,000 pixels) 7 Connectivity/System Requirements Connectivity 2.5mm Sub-mini AV Output HDMI C (Mini) USB 2.0 Software Requirements Not Specified By Manufacturer Environmental Operating/Storage Temperature Not Specified By Manufacturer Waterproofing Not Specified By Manufacturer Power Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2VDC, 1200mAh AC Power Adapter 110-240V AC (Optional) Physical Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.9 x 3.4 x 4.3" / 125.2 x 86.6 x 110.2 mm Weight 1.18 lb / 537 g without battery and card