Panasonic Lumix ZS200 (TZ200)
Announced February 13, 2018
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic Lumix ZS200 combines a versatile 15x optical zoom lens with a 1-inch sensor in a compact, travel-friendly body. While it offers impressive portability and a useful electronic viewfinder, the camera is limited by a slow maximum aperture and a fixed rear display.
Weighted from 16 reviewer scores
Pros
- Long-range 15x optical zoom lens
- Large 1-inch sensor for improved image quality
- Effective image stabilization for handheld shooting
- Strong battery life with USB charging
- Compact and pocketable design
Cons
- Fixed rear LCD screen lacks articulation
- Narrow maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- Premium price point
- Small and cramped electronic viewfinder
- Lacks dedicated headphone and microphone jacks
- Launch price $799 (USD)
- Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS
- Video 4K 30p
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
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- DPReview 81/100
The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200/TZ100 packs a 24-360mm equiv. lens into a body that fill fit into all but the skinniest pockets. Its time-tested sensor produces high quality photos, its autofocus system is snappy, 4K video generally good and battery life strong.
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Ultimately for many photographers, the TZ200 / ZS200's combination of a big zoom and decent sensor in a pocket body is all they need to know: the lens range and feature-set are unbeatable in its class and like its predecessor it comes highly recommended.
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They've added a new monochrome mode which is beautiful it's just like high contrast mode but overall I think this camera is still gonna suit people who want a classic travel camera or compact camera and frankly nobody else makes anything like this.
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The Panasonic Lumix TZ200 offers a 20-megapixel 1inch sensor, plus a large optical zoom with a Leica 15x optical zoom lens while still being reasonably compact and lightweight.
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The Panasonic Lumix TZ200 is a featured-packed-powerhouse-pocket-camera. We’d struggle to list all the great things about the TZ200 here.
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The Panasonic Lumix TZ200 is a great pocket camera, which can shoot almost anything pretty competently.
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There is plenty to admire about the Panasonic Lumix ZS200, even aside from the headline grabbers of a one-inch sensor size and a 15x optical zoom reach from a ‘travel zoom’ camera that will slip unobtrusively into a jacket pocket or rucksack pouch when on the go.
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 marries a long zoom lens to a premium 1-inch image sensor.
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If you're looking for a brilliant all-in-one travel compact camera that offers a excellent zoom range and great image quality, this is it.
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Panasonic's advanced bridge camera is relatively pricey but offers a powerful 15x optical zoom and a large 1-inch image sensor in a compact body, which makes it great for traveling.
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There’s an awful lot to like about the Panasonic TZ200. Despite being a few years old now, it still has a lot going for it, especially for anybody looking for a suitable travel camera to take with them - even if the travel is currently limited to nearby day trips and outings.
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Not without its compromises, but the TZ200 is small, neat and not dramatically overpriced. It’s quite possibly the best travel camera you can buy I am a freelance journalist and photographer.
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Now, increasing the optical zoom from 10 times to 15 times while keeping the camera size relatively the same size is definitely a good move in my opinion.
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It does everything you want in a travel zoom, and does so in a body that’s perfect for slipping into a bag or pocket and taking on an adventure.
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[...] I have to say that this little device has really impressed me.
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In terms of the image of video quality, it is absolutely fantastic with little to fault; however, the price tag may turn away.
