Appreciate the reply. I do have a Nikon p900 besides my DSLR’s. I use it occasionally to good effect except at maximum range as you mentioned. I presently use my older d5500 with an 18-140 as well for general purpose for its lighter weight than my d7500 or d7000 with longer zooms. But when traveling I always have that & one of my d7xxx series cameras with me. Since, to get longer range, I noticed the fz200 & 300 as something that would get me a little more range than my other zoom lenses w/o needing to set up my tripod. The Nikon 200/500 is a really good lens as well as a couple of competing lenses, but would require at my age to use a tripod to steady it as well as cost more. Thought the Lumix might be a compromise alternative. Maybe I’ll just need to save until I can afford the longer zoom lense. Again, thanks for the response.