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product_id: 25941331
title: "Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black)"
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price: "46.13 DT"
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reviews_count: 13
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region: Tunisia
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# 4K UHD 30p video capture 20.1MP 1-inch MOS sensor 10X Leica optical zoom lens Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black)

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** 46.13 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your travel stories with Leica precision and 4K brilliance — don’t just capture moments, own them!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black) by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** 46.13 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/25941331-panasonic-lumix-zs100-4k-digital-camera-20-1-megapixel-1)

## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom Like a Pro:** 10X Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens (25-250mm) with F2.8-5.9 aperture for stunning versatility from wide-angle to telephoto.
- • **Travel-Ready Connectivity:** Built-in Wi-Fi and USB charging keep you connected and powered up anywhere, with a bright 3-inch touchscreen and daylight-visible EVF.
- • **4K Video & Post Focus Magic:** Capture ultra-high-definition 4K UHD video and use 4K PHOTO burst mode plus Post Focus to nail perfect shots after shooting.
- • **Stabilized Shots Every Time:** Panasonic’s HYBRID 5-axis Optical Image Stabilizer ensures blur-free photos and smooth 4K videos even on the move.
- • **Pro-Level Sensor in a Pocket:** Large 1-inch 20.1MP MOS sensor delivers DSLR-quality images with vibrant colors and sharp detail.

## Overview

The Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 is a compact powerhouse featuring a large 1-inch 20.1MP MOS sensor paired with a versatile 10X Leica zoom lens and advanced 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S. It shoots stunning 4K UHD video at 30fps and offers innovative 4K PHOTO and Post Focus capabilities for creative control. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts on the go, it combines DSLR-level image quality with travel-friendly portability, enhanced by a bright electronic viewfinder, touchscreen LCD, Wi-Fi connectivity, and USB charging.

## Description

Perfect for travelers, the Panasonic LUMIX Digital Camera DMC-ZS100K brings the legendary optical performance of a 10X (25-250mm) LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with amazingly stable O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to a highly portable point-and-shoot travel camera. With a powerful, 1-inch 20.1-megapixel MOS sensor, the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT camera lens features a super bright F2.8-5.9 aperture range that is optically stabilized with Panasonic’s HYBRID O.I.S. technology to add striking depth of field dimension to your photographs even in low-light conditions. The high-resolution power of 4K video technology captures up to 4X the resolution (3840 x 2160) of standard Full HD, enabling you to create printable photos with 4K PHOTO’s blistering 30 frames per second burst feature. Post Focus and Focus Stacking provide for additional creative freedom by allowing you to change depth of field or focus points after you take the picture. The LUMIX ZS100 also features the hands-on manual feel of a lens-mounted control ring and thumbwheel, rear touch-enabled 3-inch LCD display and high resolution 1,166K-dot eye-level viewfinder that remains clear even in bright sunlight. Convenient travel-ready technologies like USB charging and Wi-Fi connectivity to your mobile device make the LUMIX DMC-ZS100K a digital camera that everyone can enjoy. Wi-FI - IEEE 802.11b/g/n.

Review: Most Advanced Camera I've Owned (I've had 10+) - Be sure to register for free 3-year Extended Warranty available till 3/18 - I'm an experienced "enthusiast" amateur who has owned 10+ DSLRs and advanced "point and shoots". The Lumix ZS100, on balance, is the most advanced and most competent high quality camera I have ever held in my hand. It packs all of the capabilities of most mid-priced DSLRs and has a 250mm Leica optical lens (that zooms further up to 1000mm equivalent with its seamlessly integrated digital zoom). The ZS100 also includes a phenomenal 4K photo burst video/photo option and also has post shot focus (by allowing you to shoot simultaneously along multiple focal points). In short it includes an unbelievable amount of technology in a very small package. Also I believe it is the only compact "point and shoot" camera on the market with both a large 1 inch sensor (approaching DSLR size) and a 10x optical zoom. And, with almost all of the capabilities of a DSLR it is about 1/4 the size and weight. I expect to leave my DSLR at home from now on. The fully interactive touch screen and separate digital view finder (useful on sunny days) are both quite decent and somewhat unusual in this price range. And not sure why some are complaining on this site, the picture quality is top notch, comparable to the best of them at this sensor level and below. And I think the picture equals or beats many DSLRs with larger sensors. And its a pretty good bargain, especially with the $100 price drop that happened at the end of August (I suspect a new model is around the corner, but so what). And if you are looking for a bargain, what clinched it for me is that Panasonic is running a free three year warranty extension through March of 2018. So be sure NOT TO PAY FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON YOUR OWN. Just search on "Lumix camera extended 3 year warranty" and you should find the registration forms (you need to buy it new from desertcart directly or one of Panasonic's other authorized USA dealers to get this deal.) You can set the camera to "auto" mode and forget about all the settings, but I would not recommend this camera if that's what you are going to do. Yes, as other reviews have said, to take advantage of all of the features (even for an experienced hobbyist) will take a bit of homework as using all these options can be (if you choose) a complicated. The mini-manual in the box is not very good, so be sure to download the full 400 page instruction book from the Panasonic support site. It is a bit dense but quite comprehensive. Also I would recommend the third-party guide book written by Alexander White available on desertcart. It is great book (hard copy or Kindle). So if you are pretty experienced and looking for a very advanced, high quality, easy to travel with camera this is the right one for you! And the free extra 2 years on your warranty (3 years total), will give you peace of mind if you are worried about all the technology that Panasonic has squeezed into the ZS100.
Review: But by that time I was enormously impressed by the quality of the photos from this pocket camera (but you better have pretty big - 5 stars, even though, or even because, its auto-closing lens cover jammed within a week of starting to use it. But by that time I was enormously impressed by the quality of the photos from this pocket camera (but you better have pretty big pockets). So I called desertcart, and was stunned by the speed and quality of desertcart customer service. Within minutes the issue was resolved: another ZS100 was send that day, and I received UPS mailing labels for the return of the flawed camera. Two days later, I was back in the woods with a ZS100 again. I've been using Panasonics for a few years, now; the pocket models like this one and larger bridge cameras like the FZ200 and 300. While their operating system requires study, once you've got it down it's reasonably intuitive. I'm primarily a nature photographer, shooting while hiking and kayaking. If I'm expecting to do some serious photography, I take the bridge cameras. But if I don't want the weight/hassle, I take the smaller cameras. The ZS100 will fit into a pocket, but it does have to be a big pocket, and in a loose fitting pair of pants, or you'll struggle getting it in and out. A small fanny pack works as well or better. Photos are clear and crisp. You can choose your level of control, from shooting full Auto to complete manual. A huge range of pre-sets are possible, including 3 Custom settings: mine are set to general landscape photography, quick response animal shots, and the 4K Burst mode. 4K Burst wasn't something I had expected to make much use of, but I've discovered that being set up to use it lets me take some great pictures of birds taking off and landing from lakes and rivers. All in all, and excellent camera backed up by excellent desertcart customer service.

## Features

- POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA: Large, 1-inch 20.1-megapixel MOS sensor plus 10X zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (25-250mm) and HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) delivers brighter, more colorful photos with fewer image artifacts.Battery Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1025 mAh. Microphones : Stereo.
- EYE-LEVEL ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER AND LCD DISPLAY: High-resolution 1,166k-dot viewfinder and rear touch-enabled 3-inch LCD display (1040K dots) are clear even in bright sunlight
- 4K VIDEO CAPTURE: 4K QFHD video recording (3840 x 2160), plus exclusive LUMIX 4K PHOTO and 4K Post Focus with internal Focus Stacking allows you to record photos up to 30fps and set your desired focus points after the photo has been taken
- LENS-MOUNTED CONTROL RING: Manual lens-mounted control ring brings DSLR-like exposure control to a compact point-and-shoot camera body; Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50% RH when monitor is on.
- USB CHARGING AND WI-FI CONNECTIVITY: Enjoy travel ready technologies like USB charging and Wi-Fi connectivity to your mobile device; micro-HDMI type D (3) and USB 2.0 micro-B provide additional connectivity to your favorite devices

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B010NU5AX8 |
| Aperture modes | F2.8 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Eye Detection |
| Autofocus Points | 45 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #228,672 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,945 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 10 Bit |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Built-In Media | Camera, battery, battery charger, ac adaptor, software |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 10x zoom lens with 25-250mm focal length range and 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, Mobile Devices |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 frames_per_second |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 445 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1040,000 pixels |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 156000000 pixels |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 1040000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 mp |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| External-Memory Size | 32 GB |
| File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U1 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V30 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/60 or 1/125 |
| Focal Length Description | 9.1 to 91mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25 to 250mm) |
| Focus Features | Hybrid |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Depth From Defocus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885170282681 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Image Stabilization | Optical, Sensor-Shift (5-Axis) |
| Image stabilization | Optical, Sensor-Shift (5-Axis) |
| Item Weight | 11.04 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | 12 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DMC-ZS100K |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 37 centimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 1 inches |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Metering Methods | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 2 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Model Name | Panasonic Lumix ZS100 |
| Model Number | DMC-ZS100K |
| Model Series | ZS100 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 10 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.1 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | MOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 26.57 degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 30 minutes |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Sensor Type | MOS |
| Series Number | 100 |
| Shooting Modes | Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Relaxing Tone, Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Night Shot, Soft Image, Appetizing Food, Dessert, Sports Shot, Monochrome |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Shockproof, Temperature Extremes, Waterproof, X-Ray Proof |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Supported Image Format | AVCHD, DPOF, JPEG, MP4, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.1 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| UPC | 885170282681 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 2.59x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
| Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for parts, 1 year coverage for labor, 90 day coverage for included accessories, 10 day coverage for non-rechargable batteries |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | 50 fps (electronic shutter), 10 fps (mechanical shutter) |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 1:1, 3:2, 4:3
- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical, Sensor-Shift (5-Axis)
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2.8 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 370 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 10 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** MOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, Raw

## Images

![Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hP84D6t3L.jpg)
![Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514z2LR2PJL.jpg)
![Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mGEoymvAL.jpg)
![Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KQX26KfrL.jpg)
![Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Hybrid O.I.S. Stabilization, 3-Inch LCD, DMC-ZS100K (Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RkDewS40L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Looking for recommendations on buying a charger and spare batteries...recommended brand?**
A: Wasabi. Have purchased their batteries and chargers for several different cameras and have been very happy with them. :)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NJCFRE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**Q: For the ones whom own or owned an lx100, would you buy lx10 or recommend lx100?**
A: I love my LX10 and recommend it highly. That said, I am a quite experienced photographer who also owns GM5, G85, and GX85 bodies and a drawerful of m4/3 lenses. The LX10 one-inch sensor is more noisy than the larger sensors, but is still more than adequate for screen display and prints up to at least 16x20 inches. I do shoot raw, post process in Lightroom Classic, and never shoot jpegs. The LX10 is small, light, and self contained.  Its lens, a 24 to 72 mm equivalent field of view zoom, is fast (f/2.8 or better at all focal lengths) and just as sharp as you really need. No one camera is for everyone, but this one works very well for me. Your mileage may vary.

**Q: Touch screen movable?**
A: Nope

**Q: Im used to 20x zoom w/ 1/2.3 sensor. W/ 10x and 1" will I get better quality cropping a subject thats further away since I cant zoom as far?**
A: It's hard to say for sure. If you can get away without cropping, a 1-inch sensor is definitely better than a 1/2.3 sensor. However, if you crop any image enough, you can make is look awful. My ZS100 takes much better photos than my old Panasonic ZS50, which had a 1/2.3 sensor and a 30x zoom lens. But if you crop a photo from the ZS100 too much, it will just just as bad as the ZS50... or worse.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most Advanced Camera I've Owned (I've had 10+) - Be sure to register for free 3-year Extended Warranty available till 3/18
*by J***. on September 10, 2017*

I'm an experienced "enthusiast" amateur who has owned 10+ DSLRs and advanced "point and shoots". The Lumix ZS100, on balance, is the most advanced and most competent high quality camera I have ever held in my hand. It packs all of the capabilities of most mid-priced DSLRs and has a 250mm Leica optical lens (that zooms further up to 1000mm equivalent with its seamlessly integrated digital zoom). The ZS100 also includes a phenomenal 4K photo burst video/photo option and also has post shot focus (by allowing you to shoot simultaneously along multiple focal points). In short it includes an unbelievable amount of technology in a very small package. Also I believe it is the only compact "point and shoot" camera on the market with both a large 1 inch sensor (approaching DSLR size) and a 10x optical zoom. And, with almost all of the capabilities of a DSLR it is about 1/4 the size and weight. I expect to leave my DSLR at home from now on. The fully interactive touch screen and separate digital view finder (useful on sunny days) are both quite decent and somewhat unusual in this price range. And not sure why some are complaining on this site, the picture quality is top notch, comparable to the best of them at this sensor level and below. And I think the picture equals or beats many DSLRs with larger sensors. And its a pretty good bargain, especially with the $100 price drop that happened at the end of August (I suspect a new model is around the corner, but so what). And if you are looking for a bargain, what clinched it for me is that Panasonic is running a free three year warranty extension through March of 2018. So be sure NOT TO PAY FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON YOUR OWN. Just search on "Lumix camera extended 3 year warranty" and you should find the registration forms (you need to buy it new from Amazon directly or one of Panasonic's other authorized USA dealers to get this deal.) You can set the camera to "auto" mode and forget about all the settings, but I would not recommend this camera if that's what you are going to do. Yes, as other reviews have said, to take advantage of all of the features (even for an experienced hobbyist) will take a bit of homework as using all these options can be (if you choose) a complicated. The mini-manual in the box is not very good, so be sure to download the full 400 page instruction book from the Panasonic support site. It is a bit dense but quite comprehensive. Also I would recommend the third-party guide book written by Alexander White available on Amazon. It is great book (hard copy or Kindle). So if you are pretty experienced and looking for a very advanced, high quality, easy to travel with camera this is the right one for you! And the free extra 2 years on your warranty (3 years total), will give you peace of mind if you are worried about all the technology that Panasonic has squeezed into the ZS100.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ But by that time I was enormously impressed by the quality of the photos from this pocket camera (but you better have pretty big
*by J***. on May 25, 2016*

5 stars, even though, or even because, its auto-closing lens cover jammed within a week of starting to use it. But by that time I was enormously impressed by the quality of the photos from this pocket camera (but you better have pretty big pockets). So I called Amazon, and was stunned by the speed and quality of Amazon customer service. Within minutes the issue was resolved: another ZS100 was send that day, and I received UPS mailing labels for the return of the flawed camera. Two days later, I was back in the woods with a ZS100 again. I've been using Panasonics for a few years, now; the pocket models like this one and larger bridge cameras like the FZ200 and 300. While their operating system requires study, once you've got it down it's reasonably intuitive. I'm primarily a nature photographer, shooting while hiking and kayaking. If I'm expecting to do some serious photography, I take the bridge cameras. But if I don't want the weight/hassle, I take the smaller cameras. The ZS100 will fit into a pocket, but it does have to be a big pocket, and in a loose fitting pair of pants, or you'll struggle getting it in and out. A small fanny pack works as well or better. Photos are clear and crisp. You can choose your level of control, from shooting full Auto to complete manual. A huge range of pre-sets are possible, including 3 Custom settings: mine are set to general landscape photography, quick response animal shots, and the 4K Burst mode. 4K Burst wasn't something I had expected to make much use of, but I've discovered that being set up to use it lets me take some great pictures of birds taking off and landing from lakes and rivers. All in all, and excellent camera backed up by excellent Amazon customer service.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great camera with a few issues
*by D***C on December 23, 2017*

My first ZS100 camera arrived DOA. It seemed to work until the first time I tried to zoom out. Then, part way out the lens ground (literally) to a halt and I got the dreaded "System Error: Zoom" message on the screen. I tried turning it off but the lens was jammed. I applied a little pressure and tried turning it on and off a few times and finally got the lens to retract normally. I powered it on and it seemed normal until I tried to zoom and then the same thing happened again. I went online and tried the few things recommend by Panasonic. No help. I did a chat with a Panasonic rep online and he said the camera needs to be returned. I was NOT a happy camper. I had been very excited to get this new camera and it was defective! Worse, I found I was not alone in this, there were a significant number of others that had the same issue, though some did not have it occur right out of the box. I called Amazon support and they were GREAT. I had a replacement camera in my hands the next day!!!! The replacement has worked fine for the past couple of months, but I still have the thought in the back of my head each time I turn it one, "is it going to fail this time". That is NOT what you want to have in you head when using a fairly expensive camera. Note that I did not deduct any points for this issue since it was rectified immediately and the replacement camera works fine. But it is disappointing to read online about all the others that have this issue and yet Panasonic has not seemed to address the problem other than offering to repair it (which requires paying to send it to them and waiting several months for it to be fixed - and possibly being denied a warranty fix because they claim you must have damaged the camera). This did not happen to me, but others reported this added abuse after their camera broke. Anyway, back to the replacement camera. I have been very pleased with almost all of the features and operation of the camera. Yes, there are way too many items in the menu making for a high learning curve. But I don't have to use all those features and settings. If I just ignore those I do not understand or that do not interest me, I am able to have a lot of control over the features of the camera that I care about. The negatives I found are 1) the camera does not focus well in low light. I have had a number of blurry pictures that should have been clear. I am talking about light like normal indoor room light not darkness. 2) The facial recognition (the camera can memorize up to 6 people's faces and will identify them on screen when it sees them) is inaccurate. It usually knows it is seeing one of the people in the list but id's the person as someone else in that list. 3) There are some "gotchyas" - for example, the touted 5-axis stabilization does not work during 4K video recording. Why not? 4) If you want to let the camera process the pictures into a JPG format (rather than using the much larger RAW format files that need post processing by you) the results are not always good. Some JPG format photos look great, others have too much contrast or details have been lost in bright or dark areas (low dynamic range). The RAW (unprocessed) photos do not usually have these shortcomings. I have started to save BOTH the JPG and RAW format files for each picture (which the camera will do) and use the JPG picture where it looks good, or use the RAW picture if the JPG has issues that can be fixed by using the RAW format file. Many reviewers have said the camera is slippery. I do not find it slippery as much as "not tacky" to the touch. But given the choice of using only the words "solid, firm feel" or "slippery" I would have to choose the latter. You can use some rubberized tape or buy one of the add on grips by Flipbac ($9.95 on Amazon) to address the issue. While the camera DOES fit in my shirt pocket (but would not be a good fit in a normal pants pocket) it is slightly too heavy and pulls down that side of the shirt. So, yes I do keep it in a shirt pocket most of the time, but if you care about how your shirt looks, which I don't, you may decide to use a neck strap (which I think would actually look worse - but would be more convenient). I have read and watched a LOT of reviews of this camera both before and after I purchased it. The reviews are about 95% positive. It feels good to read reviews by experts (or at least authorities) on cameras and hear them say nice things about the product I just spent a lot of money to purchase (though I did catch the camera on sale for under $500). Thinking about all the pros and cons of the camera that reviewers have mentioned AND that I have experienced, I am happy with my decision and would definitely recommend this camera to someone who wanted a compact, easy to carry and use camera with great features. My biggest issue is that zoom failure problem which might reappear at the worst possible time. But I am thinking positive and hoping that this camera is not going to have that issue.

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