Buying a new Superzoom camera—any recommendations?

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Re: Buying a new Superzoom camera—any recommendations?

Post by sprengers4jc » March 15th, 2016, 7:31 am

SWriverstone wrote:After checking out all the cameras linked above (which all look great), I found the successor to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200, the Lumix DMC-FZ300. I think this is the camera for me: f2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, and weather sealed!

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Now THAT'S what I'm talking about for a kicka$$ outdoor camera! :-) I love the external controls on the Canon GX5...but having a weatherproof camera with the capabilities of the FZ300 is awesome.

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That's an impressive camera! I know the weather-proofing feature on my Pentax K5iiS (and previously, K30) has allowed me free-rein to shoot in the rain while my friends hide their cameras in fear ;). You will love that feature: I guarantee it.
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Post by adamschneider » March 15th, 2016, 5:05 pm

SWriverstone wrote:After checking out all the cameras linked above (which all look great), I found the successor to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200, the Lumix DMC-FZ300. I think this is the camera for me: f2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, and weather sealed!
I was going to recommend the similar FZ1000, which has a nice big 1" sensor... but I think the FZ300's weatherproofness and extra 200mm of zoom range (in a similar physical package that costs $200 less) make it a better choice.

My only personal issue with these Lumix FZ cameras — and the reason I'd still probably opt for the Canon G5X — is the bulk. Those things are MASSIVE! Check it out:
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Post by kepPNW » March 15th, 2016, 5:17 pm

adamschneider wrote:My only personal issue with these Lumix FZ cameras is the bulk. Those things are MASSIVE!
Yeah, that was my conclusion. Love the thought of having one of those. Can't imagine hiking with it. But that's just me, and my style.
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Post by SWriverstone » March 15th, 2016, 7:13 pm

Good point Adam (and nice comparison!). I had an older Panasonic Lumix, and I guess my memory of it is not being anywhere near the size of a full-size DSLR...but now that I look at your comparo image, I'm suddenly thinking the Canon looks a lot better! LOL

Ugh...choices!
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Post by adamschneider » March 15th, 2016, 7:42 pm

SWriverstone wrote:Good point Adam (and nice comparison!). I had an older Panasonic Lumix, and I guess my memory of it is not being anywhere near the size of a full-size DSLR...but now that I look at your comparo image, I'm suddenly thinking the Canon looks a lot better! LOL
Keep in mind the weights too...

Canon PowerShot G5X: 353g (12.5 oz.)
Canon PowerShot S2 IS: 505g (17.8 oz.)
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 595g (21.0 oz.)
Panasonic Lumix FZ300: 691g (24.4 oz.)
Pentax K-S2 DSLR (body only): 678g (23.9 oz.)
Nikon D750 DSLR (body only): 782g (27.6 oz.)
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Post by kepPNW » March 16th, 2016, 6:01 am

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS4: 250g (8.8 oz.) :)
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Post by rainrunner » March 17th, 2016, 7:08 pm

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Re: Buying a new Superzoom camera—any recommendations?

Post by Peabody » March 17th, 2016, 7:24 pm

This stupid thread just cost me $600. :P

https://youtu.be/mfshAzV0FN4
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Post by adamschneider » March 17th, 2016, 9:06 pm

Peabody wrote:Image
Geez Louise. :shock:

I'm not suddenly gonna run out and buy a P900, but wow.
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Re: Buying a new Superzoom camera—any recommendations?

Post by sprengers4jc » March 18th, 2016, 8:22 am

Peabody wrote:This stupid thread just cost me $600. :P

https://youtu.be/mfshAzV0FN4
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