Lumix dmc fz200
Nov 11, 2023 17:11:17 #
Thought I might look for a lumix d200 for a light weight carry camera with a good reach instead of always carrying one of my heavier Nikon DSLR’s all the time. Comments?
Nov 11, 2023 18:06:23 #
whatdat wrote:
Thought I might look for a lumix d200 for a light weight carry camera with a good reach instead of always carrying one of my heavier Nikon DSLR’s all the time. Comments?
If you are serious about IQ, move up to a 1 inch sensor ....with a Zeiss lens ....
Nov 11, 2023 18:58:17 #
Lumix is a product of Panasonic. Not worth it. Keep away. Poor quality.
There are many shirt pocket compact cameras reasonably priced that are better. Sony and Nikon come to mind.
There are many shirt pocket compact cameras reasonably priced that are better. Sony and Nikon come to mind.
Nov 11, 2023 19:06:27 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
whatdat wrote:
Thought I might look for a lumix d200 for a light weight carry camera with a good reach instead of always carrying one of my heavier Nikon DSLR’s all the time. Comments?
What lens do you carry on your Nikon? If you are considering changing systems, why not just consider changing lenses? I've taken the opportunity to try some lighter weight lenses that I thought would never be suitable for me. Turns out that some of them work just fine, save a significant amount of weight, and I'm still shooting the same camera that I carefully chose and love.
Nov 11, 2023 19:10:25 #
imagemeister wrote:
If you are serious about IQ, move up to a 1 inch sensor ....with a Zeiss lens ....
Yes the fuzzy200 has a 1/2.3" sensor, also it will not fit in your pants. Bridge Cameras are shaped to look like a DSLR which they certainly are not.
I have a Panasonic TZ100 and it has a 1" sensor and will do as many things as a 3 ring circus, a mired of special performance setting, still and video also video bursts that give useful single frames.
https://amateurphotographer.com/review/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz100-review/
Nov 11, 2023 19:22:24 #
dpullum wrote:
Yes the fuzzy200 has a 1/2.3" sensor, also it will not fit in your pants. Bridge Cameras are shaped to look like a DSLR which they certainly are not.
I have a Panasonic TZ100 and it has a 1" sensor and will do as many things as a 3 ring circus, a mired of special performance setting, still and video also video bursts that give useful single frames.
https://amateurphotographer.com/review/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz100-review/
I have a Panasonic TZ100 and it has a 1" sensor and will do as many things as a 3 ring circus, a mired of special performance setting, still and video also video bursts that give useful single frames.
https://amateurphotographer.com/review/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz100-review/
In some countries the TZ100 is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100.
Nov 11, 2023 21:48:12 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
whatdat wrote:
Thought I might look for a lumix d200 for a light weight carry camera with a good reach instead of always carrying one of my heavier Nikon DSLR’s all the time. Comments?
Go for the ZS200, which has a 1” sensor. Check it out:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1737438REG/panasonic_dc_zs200dk_dc_zs200_digital_camera_black.html
I have its predecessor camera, the ZS100, and have been very pleased with its IQ and utility.
Stan
Nov 11, 2023 22:07:48 #
imagemeister wrote:
If you are serious about IQ, move up to a 1 inch sensor ....with a Zeiss lens ....
That would be the Sony RX100vii. In the serious cameras that are pocket sized, it is the top of the heap in both price and image quality.
Nov 11, 2023 22:31:43 #
imagemeister wrote:
If you are serious about IQ, move up to a 1 inch sensor ....with a Zeiss lens ....
IIRC that is already a 1" sensor (and a "Leica labeled" lens).
Nov 12, 2023 04:44:54 #
User ID wrote:
IIRC that is already a 1" sensor (and a "Leica labeled" lens).
The FZ200 is a superzoom bridge camera with a 1/2.3" sensor.
Nov 12, 2023 07:45:42 #
Nov 12, 2023 07:48:44 #
R.G. wrote:
The FZ200 is a superzoom bridge camera with a 1/2.3" sensor.
I know it is.
Nov 12, 2023 10:21:19 #
bsprague wrote:
That would be the Sony RX100vii. In the serious cameras that are pocket sized, it is the top of the heap in both price and image quality.
I second the SONY RX100 VII. The best bridge camera. Have taken it from Antarctica to Namibia
with great results. 24-200 lens. If purchasing also get Alexander White's book on the camera.
Very well written and it covers everything!
Nov 12, 2023 11:14:14 #
whatdat wrote:
I know it is.
My comment was aimed at User ID who thought it might have a 1" sensor. He may have been thinking about the TZ 100 (ZS 100 in the US).
Nov 12, 2023 11:16:42 #
I third the RX100M7. Great camera.
On the other hand, the OP mentioned the FZ200. I had one, and it was a decent camera, took nice images and had a decent zoom range of 600mm, 35mm eq.. The FZ300 is a better version of the same camera. But if overall quality and the expense of some zoom range, then the RX100M7 is the way to go, assuming the budget isn’t a factor. The ZS200 does beat it with a slightly longer zoom range, and it’s less expensive.
On the other hand, the OP mentioned the FZ200. I had one, and it was a decent camera, took nice images and had a decent zoom range of 600mm, 35mm eq.. The FZ300 is a better version of the same camera. But if overall quality and the expense of some zoom range, then the RX100M7 is the way to go, assuming the budget isn’t a factor. The ZS200 does beat it with a slightly longer zoom range, and it’s less expensive.
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