Panasonic LUMIX TZ200 20.1MP Zoom Travel Camera - Black

Probably the best travel zoom camera ever designed

Over the years, I have used multiple cameras from Canon, Leica, the Panasonic Lumix TZ60, TZ70 TZ90, TZ100 and various versions of the Sony RX100 family (including the latest Mark 7 variant). The Sony RX100M7 probably has the edge for videos (it's continuous focus adjustment is extremely good), but all in all I think the TZ200D (and its very close relatives, the TZ200 and Leica C-Lux) are the best overall. I would prefer a fraction thinner and a fraction lighter, but it does just fit in my pocket.
The TZ200D takes great quality pictures (particularly if you adjust the settings to underexpose by 1/3 stop, and increase sharpness &saturation slightly, and decrease noise reduction). It has a very useful 15x optical zoom range, equivalent to 24mm-360mm in 35mm SLR terms (and has a smart way of using just the centre of the sensor to extend the zoom to 1012mm if you reduce the image resolution to 10 Megapixels, rather than 20 Mp). It functions well in low light, has good image stabilisation (essential when using such a long zoom range at lower shutter speeds), and has lots of useful settings, with the ability to customise the menus (the touchscreen menus, the main menus, and the function buttons) for easy access to the settings you want to access most. You can also save 3 sets of settings for use in scenarios you often encounter - for me I have sets of settings stored which are optimised for taking pictures of landscapes, groups of people, and inside a museum - but if you just want a "point and shoot" camera, you can set it into "intelligent auto" mode, and it will do a great job.Read full review

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Good little camera with good zoom.

Good image quality in good light. Aperture closes down too much when starting to use the zoom and not so good in poor light. Shame it can't be a faster lens but that's the price to pay for a good zoom on a small camera. Camera quality is good though and very convenient size wise.Read full review

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I'm only getting to grips with the Lumix TZ200, but am already loving the quality of build and the high resolution images.

I'm only getting to grips with the Lumix TZ200, but am already loving the quality of build and the high resolution images.

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Excellent

Excellent little travel camera with good image quality and a very good zoom range for its size. Delivered quickly and very well packaged,

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Lumix TZ 200 review

The reviews I read were accurate and this has been a great camera that can go with me anywhere whenever I don't want to lug around my DSLR and heavy gear.
It has a good range of features and quite an extensive menu to navigate.
Plenty of options for shooting modes and I have been pleased with the image quality and the results to date.
Very happy to have purchased it and ready to take it on some more rugged adventures soon.Read full review

Leica rools!

Great little (travel) camera...better picture quality than the phones now available, and that is saying something!

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Great little camera

1” sensor makes all the different. Love that these compacts are customisable. Set up to suit each user. Being able to add a filter thread means nd gilts and polariser makes for real pro image making. Great reach and full manual control Read full review

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A Beginner can use straight out of the box

The automatic point & shoot facility is very useful enabling a beginner to get good photos straight out of the box, while trying to learn the more advanced settings.
Light & compact for convenient carrying. Read full review

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Amazingly good travel camera

The best camera to travel with
Superb photos

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Thanks - geat camera

Great - many thanks

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