Panasonic FZ200 topic, 24x zoom with constant F2.8 aperture

Vitaliy_Kiselev

The DMC-FZ200, which is due for release in late August or early September, replaces Panasonic's FZ150 as its new flagship bridge camera. Included is a highly formidable 25-600mm lens, which is incredibly wide yet capable of zooming extreme distances. Even more impressive is that the lens on the FZ200 maintains a constant f2.8 aperture throughout.

Specifications:

25-600mm F2.8 zoom
12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor, 1/2,3“-
Light Speed AF (auto focus) combines with the LUMIX FZ200’s ability to capture high speed burst shooting at 12 fps (frames per second) in full resolution
High Speed Video enables users to record fast-moving subjects at 120 fps (NTSC/HD)2 or 240 fps (NTSC/VGA)
POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode
newly developed 0.2-inch EVF (Electronic View Finder) features a 1,312,000-dot equivalent high resolution
free-angle 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD \
1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Also high speed 100/120fps in 720p or 200/240fps in 480p.
External microphone input
Expected price : $600 (600 EUR)

Previews:

Samples:

Available at:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-FZ200-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B008MB6ZX0/

Vitaliy_Kiselev

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Vitaliy_Kiselev

Btw, as you can see, both cameras have dedicated manual movie mode setting on wheel.

G5 don't have it :-) Weird.

MountainKing

Looks very promising.

Are there any infos on the differences between FZ60 and FZ200 already??

Vitaliy_Kiselev

First one I see clearly - lens. Sensor must be something like 14Mp 1/2.5".

I bet that VF on FZ60 is worse.

gib

wow, that's some range it will need bolted down to stop it wobbling around, but very impressive with the F2.8 at the long end

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Guys, I removed to messages that have no relation to FZ200.

tcarretti

I posted earlier, but it seems to not have made it into the thread.

This looks to be a great run and gun solution camera. For quick stuff, i've been using my HX9V, but this would be better solution with the articulating screen. Any chance of a hack at some point Vitaliy?

Tony

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Examples:

http://www.3dnews.ru/_imgdata/img/2012/07/13/632251/PHOTO.rar

Video:

http://www.3dnews.ru/_imgdata/img/2012/07/13/632251/00001.MTS

mozes

FZ200 series offers high-speed - up to 12 frames / second at full resolution. Just like the previous news, Lumix FZ200 allows you to shoot video with the highest quality - 1920x1080 50p AVCHD Progressive. Three-inch swivel screen will work under different scenarios, and the battery capacity of 1200 mAh will make up to 500 pictures per charge.

Source: http://www.3dnews.ru

Aria

WOW! I was actually interested in the FZ150, but this could be even better. Can't wait to see the specs and what the resolution looks like.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Announcments and previews:

sam_rides_a_mtb

And up to 120fps in 720p and 240fps in 480p (VGA)! This would be a good feature for the GH3! Would consider buying this camera, and adding in with the GH2 kit, as another tool when needed.

Put it in the shoulder rig with audio recorder, mattebox etc, and you have a good run and gun event setup for when needing a lot of different focal lengths very quickly or when wanting super slow mo, and are not overly concerned with shallow dof.

I imagine the video will be pretty good from this. It's approximately a 1/2" sensor. Remember this is larger than some very high end camcorders and nearly the size of a 2/3" ENG camera.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Btw if you look carefully, this camera is direct competitor to small sized cameras.

1/2.3" sensor, 1080p60, very good VF, full manual video, 720p120, Power OIS with active mode

Vitaliy_Kiselev

And up to 120fps in 720p and 240fps in 480p (VGA)! This would be a good feature for the GH3!

I am sure GH3 will be able for more :-)

sam_rides_a_mtb

"I am sure GH3 will be able for more :-)" - VK

I will poop my pants!

Vitaliy_Kiselev

This is first consumer camera then Lumix division seriously collided with consumer video cameras division.

mozes

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Video features:

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/fz200/video.html

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tired

Wow! - constant 2.8, power zoom, HDMI - it's got possibilities!

the 17MB/s is a bummer but since we're here in hack heaven, I'm hopeful. I could certainly use it for weddings. Does anyone know if the HDMI out is live while recording? - I'd need to pimp it out and an external monitor would be great.

kavadni

I am wondering (hoping) if it has HDMI live view too.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

the 17MB/s is a bummer but since we're here in hack heaven, I'm hopeful. I could certainly use it for weddings.

50p/60p is using 28Mbit/s, pressty good, really. As any of Panasonic camcorders.

tired

great! - anyone had a play with one yet?

sam_rides_a_mtb

and this sample below shows almost no signs of noise, though could have NR up high, as the image looks a tad soft, though really good for indoors! Guess the constant f2.8 helps plus new processing engine and sensor technology allow for cleaner high ISOs:

4Twenty

To be honest, seems like it could replace my AC-160 with that zoom and f stop. If only it could be hacked to remove the 30min limit I'm so buying one...

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