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