π· Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 16.1 MP Compact Digital Camera: 20x Intelligent Zoom, Black (OLD MODEL) Review
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| Model Name | Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS25 Digital Camera (Black) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Color | Black |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle |
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Description of π· Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 16.1 MP Compact Digital Camera: 20x Intelligent Zoom, Black (OLD MODEL)
1/2.33-inch sensor, f3.3 - 5.9 / 2-step aperture. 20x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom. Leica DC Vario-Elmar9 Elements Lens in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 6 aspherical surface. MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer. 2sec and 10sec self-timer.
Pros
- A rather compact camera, this is especially noticeable after prolonged use of a voluminous and weighty DSLR, but despite its modest size, it fits comfortably in your hand. It looks like a toy, this can also be attributed to the pluses - it is less noticeable on the street and indoors, it is convenient to take a "street photo". A wide range of settings in the camera, the presence of creative modes. It looks stylish and at the same time it is not pretentious, in most cases there are no unnecessary decorative elements and extra buttons. The presence of a touch screen and the ability to focus on it. And no matter how stupid it may sound, but all the buttons are in the right place, it is very convenient to enter manual camera settings with them. The camera quickly turns on and can immediately take a photo or video. The photos are clear and not soapy, and the camera also shoots well in low-light rooms and at high ISOs. Good stabilization when shooting video, the presence of a stereo microphone.
Cons
- But it also has its shortcomings. As soon as you take the camera out of the box, the question arises why the manufacturer did not make a cap on the lens on a cord attached to the camera itself, the issue price is "20". The lid is small and easy to lose. On a closed lens, the same cap is inconvenient both to remove and put on. Then a flash, it opens easily, but you have to fold it back with effort and fear that it can be easily broken. It will not always work, but only with certain camera settings, which is not entirely clear. So, for example, if there is a silent mode, then the flash can no longer be used, and there are many other "nuances" on the camera, where some of the settings are not available if others are turned on, which in some moments affects the quality of the pictures. There is no input for an external microphone and a hot shoe. Weak battery, if you connect the camera to a smartphone, the battery drains much faster, you can take only 150-100 shots. And you can no longer connect an external power source to it - this is inconvenient, as well as the fact that you constantly need to carry a separate device with you for charging. When you use the camera for a long time, it heats up, as does the battery. Well, the focal length at a wide angle, although 12-32 is indicated on the lens, but in terms of crop, everything comes out 24-64, and 24 mm is not such a wide angle.
Pros
- compact, multifunctional. Ability to record in jeep + row
Cons
- There is no battery charge indicator on the charger.
Pros
- Smaller and lighter than a DSLR, with manual composition adjustment. Stylish appearance. Removable lenses. Another reason for choosing this model is a shutter speed of more than 30 seconds (on my SLR camera it was not enough to photograph the night sky).
Cons
- It turned out that manually adjusting the composition is not entirely true: when you change the shutter speed, the aperture automatically changes and vice versa. In addition, the camera has a huge number of settings, while it is not clear how they are interconnected: when you turn on / off some, others automatically stop working without warning (it just gets dark in the menu without the ability to select and change). I've been using it for a few years, but I still haven't figured it out.
