FZ150 The Canon SX40 HS is the clear winner when it comes to pur performance, However, parameters such as comfortable handling ,rugged build and a few other features such as RAW support are also important, and this is where the Panasonic lumix DMC-FZ150 STANDS OUT. With nano surface coating and rubberized grip, it looks and feels as rock solid as a mainstream DSLR. The specifications are similar to other digital cameras in its class. It features a 12.1 megapixel sensor with full manual control and 1080p video recording. However, the zoom ratio is quite less as compared to most others, which offer at least 30x optical zoom . The focal length at the widest end is 25mm and it extended up to 600 mm. The design is excellent and it goes a long way in helping you adjust the settings on-the-fly and shoot comfortably. Some of the key features are an extra zoom lever to the left of the lens and one-touch access to focus modes , AF/AE lock, EV,ISO, timer, burst modes, and video capture. The extra zoom lever can be programmed for manual focus, plus there’s an ‘Fn’ button on the 5-way d-pad that can also be programmed as a shortcut. You can switch to EVF at the press of a button, but we wish it had a proximity sensor for automatic switching like in the SONY HX100V. The filp-out display is a very useful feature as it allows creative shooting with the camera held over the head or at ground level. On the performance front, the FZ150 is the second highest scorer. The reproduction of details and colors was the top notch in both indoor and outdoor tests. The control over noise is very good up to ISO 400 after which the camera starts going haywire. A good thing is that you get 1/3 –step ISO increments . The quality of video recording is very good . The image stabilizer does a very good job at keeping the frame steady at full zoom while shooting videos. If you don’t have the budget for a DSLR and you are looking at pro-level features, the FZ150 is my top recommendation. FOR: RAW support , robust build, flip-out, LCD, excellent grip. AGAINST: Proximity sensor for EVF would have been nice. SPECIFICATIONS:- Dimensions- (W,H,D) 124,82,92 mm Weight:528 gm CCD Size: ½.33 inch Resolution:12.1MP Optical zoom:24x Aperture:F2.8 –F5.2 Shutter speed 60-1/2000 sec Display: 3-inch 460k dots.
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