The DMC-FZ200 is equipped with the 25-600mm (35mm camera equiv.) LEICA DC lens featuring full range F2.8 aperture. The full range F2.8 aperture enables capturing a moving subject in a distance clearly with fast shutter speed. The powerful 24x optical zoom can be used in photo and video recording. Thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology, the 48x Intelligent Zoom is also available. The lens features the Nano Surface Coating technology that minimizes ghosts and flaring.
The 12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor and the Venus Engine elevate the response, sensitivity and image quality of the DMC-FZ200 even to the higher level. The 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor enables 12 fps high speed burst shooting in full resolution with mechanical shutter. It also contributes to the Light Speed AF. Together with the quick start-up time of approx. 0.95 sec, the DMC-FZ200 provides fast, accurate framing and never misses the most fleeting shooting opportunities. The High Sensitivity MOS sensor also boasts excellent noise reduction to render dramatically clear images even in low-lit situation.
The DMC-FZ200 records full HD 1,920 x 1,080 videos in astonishing smooth 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) in AVCHD Progressive format. The POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode comes in handy when shooting while walking or playing with children. And with it's capability to record high-speed videos, you can capture scenes that can't be seen with the naked eye, and play them back in dramatic slow motion.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Digital Camera (Black) Feature:
Powerful 24x optical zoom from 25mm to 600mm focal length
Amazing F2.8 Aperture across its Entire Zoom Range for fast shutter speed even from a distance
Advanced MOS High Sensitivity Sensor to render superb image quality
Intelligent Zoom to increase the 24x optical zoom to 48x and maintain picture quality
Optical Image Stabilizer provides improved correction accuracy to minimize blur even when zoomed
Anti reflective nano surface coating minimizes light reflection, flare, and ghosts at the entire zoom range
High resolution 1,312k-dot electronic view finder with 100% field of view and minimum screen freeze
14 filter options allow users to enjoy a more creative photography experience
Full HD video recording at 60p with high quality Dolby Digital Stereo sound
RAW and RAW+JPEG data recording option
3.0-inch, free-angle 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD screen
Long battery life of approximately 540 pictures per charge
Hot Shoe allows various optional accessories such as stereo microphone and external flash to provide more advanced creative freedom
wait for the Panasonic FZ70 with 20-1200mm F2.8-5.9 zoom? With the Panasonic 1.7X TC that's 2040mm, pretty crazy.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/18/Panasonic-announces-…
Pre-order USD399 on Amazon.