Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ330EBK Bridge Camera with 25 - 600 mm Zoom and Full Range F2.8 - Black

This is an excellent camera. I am delighted with it's image quality and rugged construction. I studied many professional reviews before deciding to buy it, and also looked at many owners comments as well. I am using it as back up to a Nikon D5200 DSLR. The Nikon is a lovely camera, but when I need a bit of zoom I do not like changing lenses out in the sort of weather we often get in South Wales! I have been using a Canon SX 50 HS for this purpose, and it has performed very well over the last three years. However, the controls on the back of the camera are very fiddly for someone with large hands, and it has a famously pathetic EVF. I did consider buying the SX 60, but was put off by comments which suggest that image quality is not actually as good as that of the old model.My photographic interests are very broad - landscape, historic buildings, wildlife, family portraits and pets. The FZ330 has produced lovely photographs in all of these categories in varying light conditions. Start up and autofocus are like lightening, the EVF is great, and a constant f2.8 throughout the zoom produces excellent clear hand held images at maximum range. Viewed on a computer, or printed up to A3 size, I would suggest that they are as good as those taken with my DSLR.The FZ330 can handle everything from macro to high zoom, and to cover that range with a DSLR would require several lenses costing a fortune. You would also need a strong back and a very strong bag to carry them all! Professional photographers may need to lug all that gear about, but the rest of us do not with a bridge camera as good as this on the market. The FZ330 is an absolute pleasure to use.

i bought this as i needed a bit more reach than my micro 4 thirds camera with a lecia 100 to 400 mm lensprosi found that the stills in the 4k video produce very life like pictures lots of detail with fine furthe wider aperture stays the same size thought the 600mm range offsets the rather dinky sensor that you find on iphonesthe f28 wide aperture staying wide up to 600mm with a lot of practice can produce bokeh photos and very fine feathers and fur equivalent to a micro 4/3 camera only in bright sunlightconnections for a microphone and remote shutter and flash very useful for videolightweather proof52mm thread can take many filters and attachmentsConsMacro is not quite macroauto focus and tracking of high speed objects ie freezing birds in flight is not very goodiso is limited to 100 to 6400takes decent photos but not micro 4/3 dslr quality with a proper optical lensvideo stablisation not as smooth as a go pro or action cameraIts my b camera on trips if i need to take something fast and zoom in

Little to say other than it is giving good service with excellent reviews

I purchased this to take snaps on holiday rather than carrying my DSLRs and lenses around. A good quality picture which does diminish when the zoom is close to its maximum. If you want a lower-end versatile camera that can provide a good basic picture (rather than two dimensional smart phone and small camera pictures) then this will suit. It will also be good for beginners to photography to get to grips with the workings of a modern camera and to learn the artistry of taking pictures before moving up to other bridge cameras or DSLRs.As the zoom is powered by the battery I would recommend a second battery if travelling. Save battery by turning off the live view and use the view finder.Gave 4 stars for for weatherproof but not used it in damp environments or extreme cold yet.The camera is not overpriced.

Excellent camera. Lens is sharp and the colour rendition is the best of any camera I have owned. It's particularly good on portraits. The 600mm zoom allows close up photos while the wide angle setting is great for landscapes etc. The macro setting gives very good close ups. Handling is good but I find it easy to catch the zoom button on the lens because I tend to hold the camera lens with my left hand. Exposure is perfect and there are lots of ways of choosing exactly how you want it exposed. Similarly there are lots of focussing methods. All work well. I've not used the video function much but the results so far have been excellent. Other functions such as panoramic photos all work well. The ability to operate the camera by wifi is really good and very useful for animal photos, although the app only seems to work on my ipad - I've not been able to load it on my android phone.Overall, I thoroughly recommend this camera if you want an excellent all round camera but do not want the expense of a top level slr. It's certainly as good as my canon eos300!