This review was based on a Panasonic TZ20. But apart from some differences in aesthetic design and possibly JPG engine colour profile difference , this is virtually the same camera as the Leica C-Lux. So if you are looking for a Leica C-Lux review, just replace "Panasonic" with "Leica" when you are watching it :)
Question: I realize this would void the warranty, but do you think it would be possible to flash the ZS200 with the Leica firmware and essentially have a functioning Leica? (Since they are basically the same camera.) If so, do you think there would be any benefit to using Leica's firmware vs. Panasonic's firmware?
@@napnip hi therem sorry i only just saw your message, probably a bit too late to reply but anyway, flashing Leica firmware... i would not really suggest trying that. Unless someone already did it and verify it's 100% safe, the risk is far higher than any improvement (if any) you may get from the Leica firmware.
Very good review, thanks for sharing. I'm watching it in early 2023 because apparently after all this time there still isn't a competitor for this camera. Shocking!
much appreciate your take on the TZ220.... you've talked me into buying one for my Tasmanian trip instead of lugging around my D7500 and lens. thank you!
Hi Richard, as one Aucklander to another - well done - nice review. I shot with the Fz1000 but it was getting to big to lug around all the time. i purchased the Tz220 a few months ago and have been amazed at the footage I get out of such a small form factor camera. Great choice when you need something small and easy to carry with you.
@@TheRealRichardWong Hi Richard, I have couple of questions here. Can you tell me? I want to buy a camera for travel. Usually I'm a daytime shooter. My requirements are: 1. Compactness. 2. Great Image Quality. 3. Good Zoom Range. 4. Budget friendly. Should I go for Panasonic's tz90 or zs100 or zs200 or Should I go for Sony's rx series or anyother brand.
Excellent and very helpful review. Clear, comprehensive, detailed, and covering most questions I could think of. Your photo comparisons were also clear, detailed, and helpful. Kudos!!
I hadn't quite made my decision.... but after seeing your review.... yep .... I'll be getting the TZ220. I'll be travelling early this coming May and wanted something this small and with good quality images. I found your review very interesting and informative. :-)
Excellent explanation and comparison of the many features of this camera. Thank you for all your work in making this review. I purchased it and it's on the way, and after watching your video and recommendation, I'm still glad I did. I'm excited to give it go ASAP!!
Thankyou, very informative. I have yet to wade through the 300 page manual to see if it explains some of the many menu options, as they are not immediately obvious when in the menu.
it is a very nice camera! Enjoy it, if you have questions, feel free to ask me and I'll try to answer (maybe best to create a separate comment as youtube doesn't always prompt me when people reply to existing threads)
Great review Richard, especially liked your explanation about the trade off between a larger DSLR and TZ220 compact format - Zoom V Size V Sensor size etc. Well done, have now gone and bought one. I have a Nikon D750 full frame for home use and needed a good quality RAW image + long focal length in a small size just for travel, this Lumix does the job.
I watched a lot of review and this is by far the best review out there!! Thanks a lot. I just wish that when you compared the TZ90 and the TZ200 you would also show the full size photo and not just the crop. And one question: When enabling location with bluetooth (from the phone), do I need to start the Panasonic app or I can just leave the phone in my pocket and when I will turn on the camera and take a photo it will happen automatically? Also, what if I turn it on and take photo quickly.. will it still geotag the photo? Let's say I didn't turn off the camera immediately. GPS is the biggest issue I have with travel cameras these days and I was wondering if BT sort of solved it for me.
The best review of this Panasonic: detailed, true Pros & Cons, deep analysis = very helpfull. THANKS! What do you prefer/buy - only in picture quality (not Zoom): TZ101 or TZ 202?
Thanks Christoph. I haven't compare the two cameras side by side but if I ignore the zoom lens, I would prefer the tz202 because of the better grip and better evf.
@@TheRealRichardWong I am thinking about buying the the ZS100 although it has only 10x but 2.8 and the ZS200 15X but 3.3 do you think that would make a great diffenrence in photo and video results
Richard an excellent video with lots of detail . I have several Fuji cameras and I just bought this to keep in my pocket for some travel . What SD card do you suggest
I don't have TZ220 but ZS100. Can you tell me how to take high quality L image during videoing? Mine can only take S image from there. Also,other than the zoom range, what is the obvious different between ZS100 and TZ220. Image, video and low light performances quality which is better? How important to have F2.8 over F3.3 since it only function in close distant?
yeah sure IS is definitely important and from memory the IS is 5 axis too and is quite effective. I didn't do extensive test so can't say how many stops effective it is.
Wonderful review, thanks very much! You mentioned how much you like the touch screen, but can it be totally turned off? I downloaded the manual and it appears that it cannot be totally disabled. Is that your experience?? Paul;
Hi Paul, from memory you can turn off the touchscreen autofocus and shutter but not completely disable the touchscreen. Is there a reason you want to have it completely disabled?
Hi Richard! Thanks so much for your note and information. I have a Canon G9X Mk II and it allows me to disable the touch screen. I find this very useful outdoors in very bright light (hiking, skiing, etc) where it is easy to accidentally touch the screen and cause changes to the settings. I love the touchscreen for setting things up and in certain environments but on the move outdoors in bright conditions, esp doing physical activities, I find it problematic and easy to accidentally touch the screen and cause changes. I prefer the relative safety of having buttons/dials then.
Hi Paul, i haven't use a G9X MkII, but with the TZ220, i actually have never accidentally changed any settings apart from autofocus point. Maybe go to a shop and give it a try as the Panasonic and Canon interface is quite different :)
Hi Richard I am looking into differences between LX10 and TZ220 - I will be using it for video blogging indoor and outdoor plus indoor and outdoor photography. I am a bit worried about the 1/2 stop difference between cameras. will this make indoor - normal light work worse with the 220?
Hi Dean, I haven't got a chance to have the two cameras together. But looking at the footage, I think the 4k video from the tz220 is slightly better quality. But the camcorder has more features that the tz220 can't offer
Just two questions: The TZ90 has a 4:3 20 Mp sensor, versus the TZ200 with 3:2 20 Mp sensor. Cropping the TZ200 images to 4:3 the result is less than 17 Mp. The TZ90 has an advantage comparing the resolution in this test! You have not talk about the image stabilization. Reading the user manual the 5 axes stab doesn´t work in all 4k video modes; there is none stab recording in 4k video mode?
Sorry it's being a while since i did this review so can't really remember about the 4k video stabilisation. Re 17mp vs 20mp.. the linear resolution difference is less than 10% so the advantage is really quite minimal
Hi . I really hope you can help with some advice on this camera. I didn't get a user manual with it and I cannot enable the digital zoom on the camera Ive tried in the menu but the digital zoom icon is blanked out . Sorry that im not very camera savvy but this is really bugging me. Thanks in advance
I enjoy your videos and appreciate all of the hard work you put into them, but your audio makes it hard to hear your voice. Are you only using the camera's microphone?
Hi there, thank you for watching the video and thank you for the feedback re audio. I have used an external mic, but I think maybe my room has quite a bit of echo? I've just recorded another video yesterday and this time I used a lapel mic instead. Can you please come back to my channel in a few days and check my new video and give me some feedback? Thank you Richard
Thought I'd go to the tz200 from Sony hx90. The TZ images were soft, no distinction, and the colours were just drab and I tried different settings. Comparing the two cameras the Sony came out on top for clarity and colour, easily. May be I'm unlucky as others are pleased.
@@TheRealRichardWong I have had the hx90 for 3 years. It doesn't have the controls of the tz and the view finder is not sharp enough to focus well but the photo results are much better by far. Many reviews have spoken about a lack lustre image on the tz...regards.
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This review was based on a Panasonic TZ20. But apart from some differences in aesthetic design and possibly JPG engine colour profile difference , this is virtually the same camera as the Leica C-Lux. So if you are looking for a Leica C-Lux review, just replace "Panasonic" with "Leica" when you are watching it :)
Question: I realize this would void the warranty, but do you think it would be possible to flash the ZS200 with the Leica firmware and essentially have a functioning Leica? (Since they are basically the same camera.) If so, do you think there would be any benefit to using Leica's firmware vs. Panasonic's firmware?
what point and shoot $450 or less has the best stabil on video? (like Gopro 8)
@@napnip hi therem sorry i only just saw your message, probably a bit too late to reply but anyway, flashing Leica firmware... i would not really suggest trying that. Unless someone already did it and verify it's 100% safe, the risk is far higher than any improvement (if any) you may get from the Leica firmware.
Very good review, thanks for sharing. I'm watching it in early 2023 because apparently after all this time there still isn't a competitor for this camera. Shocking!
Thanks for watching!
This is the best in dept review yet of the zs200.
much appreciate your take on the TZ220.... you've talked me into buying one for my Tasmanian trip instead of lugging around my D7500 and lens. thank you!
You are welcome Dave! Oh I just went to Tasmania few months ago. Lovely beautiful place!
Hi Richard, as one Aucklander to another - well done - nice review. I shot with the Fz1000 but it was getting to big to lug around all the time. i purchased the Tz220 a few months ago and have been amazed at the footage I get out of such a small form factor camera.
Great choice when you need something small and easy to carry with you.
Thank you! You're the only person to review this camera in depth!
Glad it was helpful!
*Very good reviewing. How clearly and precisely each and everything you explained. Keep it up!*
Thank you John
@@TheRealRichardWong Hi Richard, I have couple of questions here. Can you tell me? I want to buy a camera for travel. Usually I'm a daytime shooter.
My requirements are:
1. Compactness.
2. Great Image Quality.
3. Good Zoom Range.
4. Budget friendly.
Should I go for Panasonic's tz90 or zs100 or zs200 or Should I go for Sony's rx series or anyother brand.
Thanks so much. I am waiting for DPR and Steve's to review this camera. You present a compelling argument in its favor. Cheers from Texas.
Thank you for watching this video :) I hoped this video helped you in making your camera purchase decision
Excellent and very helpful review. Clear, comprehensive, detailed, and covering most questions I could think of. Your photo comparisons were also clear, detailed, and helpful. Kudos!!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Excellent presentation. You put a lot of work into making this video! Well done.
Thank you fritz! Trying my best to create informative and fair reviews
I hadn't quite made my decision.... but after seeing your review.... yep .... I'll be getting the TZ220. I'll be travelling early this coming May and wanted something this small and with good quality images. I found your review very interesting and informative. :-)
Thank you Sue! The tz220 is indeed a very good travel camera! And thanks for watching the review
Excellent explanation and comparison of the many features of this camera. Thank you for all your work in making this review.
I purchased it and it's on the way, and after watching your video and recommendation, I'm still glad I did.
I'm excited to give it go ASAP!!
Enjoy your new camera!
I just ordered this camera from B&H Photo. I would not have done this without your great review. Thanks a lot.
No probs. Enjoy your new camera!
I received the camera yesterday. So far I am very happy with it. I haven't tried the 4K burst yet.
awesome! Feel free to share with me your photos/videos and your impressions about the camera :)
I don't know how to upload a photo to you.
You could email me Richard at photobyrichard.com
Thankyou, very informative. I have yet to wade through the 300 page manual to see if it explains some of the many menu options, as they are not immediately obvious when in the menu.
it is a very nice camera! Enjoy it, if you have questions, feel free to ask me and I'll try to answer (maybe best to create a separate comment as youtube doesn't always prompt me when people reply to existing threads)
Very thorough review of these cameras. Thanks for sharing.
Very good thorough review. The best I have seen for the TZ200.
Thank you very much!! :)
Very good review Mr Wong, others could learn from your presentation..
DON GEE thank you very much Don gee. I am still learning and try to improve myself :)
Thanks for the suggestion and comparrison with the 90 that has 720 zoom i am thinking about something light with a lot of zoom for concerts and sport
Very good presentation, thank you so much. I thin I'll buy the TZ200 for my next trip to Africa.
Thank you Eric!! Enjoy your TZ200 and Africa trip!
as always the best reviews
Thank you very much Okimura Franck
A great review and comparison.
Thanks William!
Love the efforts and enthusiasm you put into each of these videos. Wondering which camera did you ended up taking to Japan?
Hi V. Ben thanks for watching! I end up bringing a VERY DIFFERENT camera to Japan. ruclips.net/video/6Hb2Agbbff8/видео.html
Great review Richard, especially liked your explanation about the trade off between a larger DSLR and TZ220 compact format - Zoom V Size V Sensor size etc. Well done, have now gone and bought one. I have a Nikon D750 full frame for home use and needed a good quality RAW image + long focal length in a small size just for travel, this Lumix does the job.
Glad you like the review Schnell! :)
Thanks for the review, Richard. Just an aside, be interesting to see what the update to the LX-10 will have.
Yes I am interested too. Let's wait and see :)
When will that happen?
No idea :) your guess is as good as mine
Thank you for your video. I have been able to shoot very nice pictures at night with my Leica C-Lux.
Awesome!! Enjoy the c-lux!
Thank you very much, quite helpful video. Just purchased the ZS200.
Enjoy your camera Nils!
thank you for the video. So in the end my digital 720mm of the TZ200 is equal to the native 720 of the TZ90?
if i have clearly undestand 😅
I watched a lot of review and this is by far the best review out there!! Thanks a lot.
I just wish that when you compared the TZ90 and the TZ200 you would also show the full size photo and not just the crop.
And one question:
When enabling location with bluetooth (from the phone), do I need to start the Panasonic app or I can just leave the phone in my pocket and when I will turn on the camera and take a photo it will happen automatically?
Also, what if I turn it on and take photo quickly.. will it still geotag the photo? Let's say I didn't turn off the camera immediately.
GPS is the biggest issue I have with travel cameras these days and I was wondering if BT sort of solved it for me.
The best review of this Panasonic: detailed, true Pros & Cons, deep analysis = very helpfull. THANKS! What do you prefer/buy - only in picture quality (not Zoom): TZ101 or TZ 202?
Thanks Christoph. I haven't compare the two cameras side by side but if I ignore the zoom lens, I would prefer the tz202 because of the better grip and better evf.
Which is best compact camera?
cool review very detailed
Thank you!
@@TheRealRichardWong I am thinking about buying the the ZS100 although it has only 10x but 2.8 and the ZS200 15X but 3.3 do you think that would make a great diffenrence in photo and video results
Just bought the 220 from an opshop in Taupo for $10. Need this review to help me get the best out of holiday shots
wow $10!!!! that's the bargain of the year!
Any idea how to change the ISO settings on this camera?? quite lost
Easiest is probably go into the Q menu and change from there?
Thanks for the great review, I have just bought the TZ220 and it seems I can't take a vertical panorama, is that correct? Thanks.
I think that is correct! but i don't have a camera to verify that for you
@@TheRealRichardWong thanks.
Richard an excellent video with lots of detail . I have several Fuji cameras and I just bought this to keep in my pocket for some travel . What SD card do you suggest
Thank you Andy! I normally get a SanDisk as they are good quality. Just make sure you buy from official channel too avoid fake cards
Excellent review! Thanks.
Thank you Bobby!
I don't have TZ220 but ZS100. Can you tell me how to take high quality L image during videoing?
Mine can only take S image from there.
Also,other than the zoom range, what is the obvious different between ZS100 and TZ220.
Image, video and low light performances quality which is better?
How important to have F2.8 over F3.3 since it only function in close distant?
What about Image Stabilization? Does the camera have 5-axis IBIS?
It has optical image stabilization, not IBIS
How good is the IS? How many stops? I would have thought IS is a must for such a long zoom.
yeah sure IS is definitely important and from memory the IS is 5 axis too and is quite effective. I didn't do extensive test so can't say how many stops effective it is.
Excellent details - thank you!
Wonderful review, thanks very much! You mentioned how much you like the touch screen, but can it be totally turned off? I downloaded the manual and it appears that it cannot be totally disabled. Is that your experience??
Paul;
Hi Paul, from memory you can turn off the touchscreen autofocus and shutter but not completely disable the touchscreen. Is there a reason you want to have it completely disabled?
Hi Richard! Thanks so much for your note and information. I have a Canon G9X Mk II and it allows me to disable the touch screen. I find this very useful outdoors in very bright light (hiking, skiing, etc) where it is easy to accidentally touch the screen and cause changes to the settings. I love the touchscreen for setting things up and in certain environments but on the move outdoors in bright conditions, esp doing physical activities, I find it problematic and easy to accidentally touch the screen and cause changes. I prefer the relative safety of having buttons/dials then.
Hi Paul, i haven't use a G9X MkII, but with the TZ220, i actually have never accidentally changed any settings apart from autofocus point. Maybe go to a shop and give it a try as the Panasonic and Canon interface is quite different :)
Photo By Richard excellent idea Richard, and thanks for your feedback!
thank you for your thorough work.
Thank you for watching!
Hi Richard
I am looking into differences between LX10 and TZ220 - I will be using it for video blogging indoor and outdoor plus indoor and outdoor photography. I am a bit worried about the 1/2 stop difference between cameras. will this make indoor - normal light work worse with the 220?
Great review. Can you compare the 4k quality with VXF1 camcorder ?
Hi Dean, I haven't got a chance to have the two cameras together. But looking at the footage, I think the 4k video from the tz220 is slightly better quality. But the camcorder has more features that the tz220 can't offer
What do u think about ZS200 to record sport e.g soccer? Is the ZS200 autofocus good enough ?
Hey Joseph, Do you mean recording video? The autofocus is ok but probably not the best for fast action
@@TheRealRichardWong yes I meant video recording sport. Thanks Richard!
Ok I would say not the best camera for that
Just two questions:
The TZ90 has a 4:3 20 Mp sensor, versus the TZ200 with 3:2 20 Mp sensor. Cropping the TZ200 images to 4:3 the result is less than 17 Mp. The TZ90 has an advantage comparing the resolution in this test!
You have not talk about the image stabilization. Reading the user manual the 5 axes stab doesn´t work in all 4k video modes; there is none stab recording in 4k video mode?
Sorry it's being a while since i did this review so can't really remember about the 4k video stabilisation. Re 17mp vs 20mp.. the linear resolution difference is less than 10% so the advantage is really quite minimal
Hi . I really hope you can help with some advice on this camera. I didn't get a user manual with it and I cannot enable the digital zoom on the camera Ive tried in the menu but the digital zoom icon is blanked out . Sorry that im not very camera savvy but this is really bugging me. Thanks in advance
Hi there, try follow this link and you can download the manual av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-TZ200&dest=-
Greetings and thank you for your video. Is there a way, while in COL mode (I use B&W) to set the aperture and/or Shutter speed? Thank you!
Hello Juan, by COL mode do you mean just shooting in colour? Yes definitely.. or do you mean something else?
@@TheRealRichardWong I received an answer from Leica support. When I choose COL and B&W, I cannot set parameters. It will shoot auto. Thank you!
how gd is this on low light?
Pretty good for a 1" sensor compact :)
I enjoy your videos and appreciate all of the hard work you put into them, but your audio makes it hard to hear your voice. Are you only using the camera's microphone?
Hi there, thank you for watching the video and thank you for the feedback re audio. I have used an external mic, but I think maybe my room has quite a bit of echo?
I've just recorded another video yesterday and this time I used a lapel mic instead. Can you please come back to my channel in a few days and check my new video and give me some feedback? Thank you Richard
The sharpness of the lenses in this camera is very good. There is nothing like this in the market.
Thought I'd go to the tz200 from Sony hx90. The TZ images were soft, no distinction, and the colours were just drab and I tried different settings. Comparing the two cameras the Sony came out on top for clarity and colour, easily. May be I'm unlucky as others are pleased.
I haven't try the hx90 but a bit surprised to hear your results. Maybe ask your camera shop or Panasonic as they should be very similar.
@@TheRealRichardWong I have had the hx90 for 3 years. It doesn't have the controls of the tz and the view finder is not sharp enough to focus well but the photo results are much better by far. Many reviews have spoken about a lack lustre image on the tz...regards.
for me is good in low light and at 360mm
good job! thnx
Thank you for watching
Wow. This video basically destroyed the idea of buying cameras with 1/2.3" sensors and super long focal lengths.
tx2 has better color ...
The cheapest camera from Canon depicts the face less than it. I am a complicated software
1:20 - "25 miu???"
Whatever you do, you will not see a sharp and beautiful face like Canon and Nikon
Excellent review - thank you
Thank you Simon!