Built with portability in mind, the silver Lumix DC-TZ200D Digital
Camera from Panasonic is a sleek point-and-shoot camera with
notable photo and video capabilities. Despite its compact size at only
4.4" in width, the camera manages to incorporate a large 1"
High-Sensitivity MOS sensor and a Leica 15x optical zoom lens for shooting high
quality 20.1MP photos. Complementing the sensor is a Venus Engine image
processor capable of UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and with an
extended ISO of 25600 for use in low-light situations.
The Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens incorporated in this
camera has a 24-360mm equivalent focal length range that can cover a wide
variety of situations. In the video department, a High-Speed mode allows the TZ200D to record Full HD 120 fps footage and play it back at 30 fps, resulting
in instant slow-motion video. Also available is a 4K Photo Mode that uses the
camera's video capabilities to generate 8 MP pictures at 30 fps; regular burst
shooting at higher resolutions can reach 10 fps in AF-S and 6 fps in AF-C,
thanks to a fast depth-from-defocus (DFD) focusing system. Finally, a 5-axis
Hybrid O.I.S image stabilization system is present in all modes except for 4K
and high-speed video recording, and helps minimize the appearance of camera
shake for sharper imaging.
The TZ200D is also characterized by its intuitive
physical design, with both an electronic viewfinder and a rear OLED screen
available. The Live View Finder is a 0.21" 2330k-Dot EVF that allows for
comfortable eye-level monitoring, while the large 3.0" OLED touchscreen is
best-suited for image review, menu navigation, and live view shooting.
Additional features include in-camera raw file processing, L-monochrome mode
for black and white pictures, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
20.1MP 1" MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
A large 1" 20.1MP High-Sensitivity MOS sensor pairs with a Venus
Engine image processor to realize rich image quality with reduced noise and
high sensitivity to an expanded ISO 25600. The sensor and processor combination
also avails continuous shooting rates of 10 fps with single-shot AF, 6 fps with
continuous AF, or 30 fps at 8MP in the 4K photo burst mode.
Leica DC Vario-Elmar 15x Zoom Lens
A long-reaching 15x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom offers a 24-360mm
equivalent focal length range along with a maximum aperture range of f/3.3-6.4.
The lens construction incorporates three ED elements, five aspherical elements,
and one aspherical ED lens to minimize spherical aberrations and distortions
throughout the zoom range for increased image clarity and sharpness.
Benefitting the reach of the lens is a powerful 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S. system
that compensates for a variety of camera movements for sharper handheld
shooting in difficult lighting conditions. This image stabilization system also
enables a unique Level Shot function that automatically detects the horizontal
line of the recording image and keeps it level during shooting, regardless of
camera tilt, helping to achieve greater shooting stability.
4K Video and Photo Modes
The sensor and processor combination also enables 4K video recording at
both 30p and 24p frame rates in the MP4 format at 100 Mb/s. Full HD 1080p and
HD 720p recording is also possible, as well as high-speed Full HD recording
with 120 fps slow-motion playback.
Besides video, the 4K capabilities also permit recording 8MP stills at 30 fps
in a trio of ways:
4K Burst: Just as with video recording, this mode will allow you to
continuously record 8MP images at 30 fps for up to 15 minutes, making it ideal
for instances where you need a fast frame rate in order to capture the best
moment.
4K Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're unsure of the critical
moment to press the shutter button and will record 8MP images at 30 fps one
second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button in order to
give you 60 frames to choose from.
4K Burst (S/S): This mode most closely follows the 4K video recording process,
and allows you to playback your video, pause at the chosen moment, and use the
shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single
8MP frame.
Post Focus and Light Speed AF
Another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method
called Post Focus. Working in conjunction with the 49-area contrast-detection
focusing system, called Light Speed AF, and the intelligent Depth from Defocus
(DFD) technology, Post Focus records imagery as a 4K MP4 file at 30 fps and
shifts the specific point of focus throughout the burst shooting in order to
offer a range of distinct focusing ranges to choose from. During playback, via
the camera's touchscreen, you can then tap the specific region of the image you
wish to be in focus and an 8MP JPEG file will be created. Multiple individual
files with different points of focus can be created from the original burst,
and focusing assist functions can also be used to gain even more precise control
over the specific in-focus region.
Live View Finder and Rear OLED Touchscreen
A Live View Finder (LVF) is integrated into the sleek body design to
permit comfortable eye-level monitoring. This 0.21" electronic viewfinder
has a 2330k-dot resolution and covers 100% of the image frame while shooting.
Alternatively, a rear 3.0" OLED monitor is also available for live-view
shooting, image review, and intuitive menu navigation. Intuitive touch controls
allow you to set focus on the subject simply by touching the screen, as well as
release the shutter.
Other Features