![]() ![]() At 12.1MP you’ll still be perfectly able to make large, poster-sized prints, yet images shot in low-light are less likely to come out as a grainy, speckled mush lacking any kind of detail. The reason for this is because, in theory at least, it enables the individual light-capturing photodiodes to be larger, which in turn means they are more sensitive to light and less sensitive to noise. However, given that 1/2.3in is the same size found in the majority of compact cameras – from cheap and cheerful ultra-compacts to more advanced travel compacts – this could well be a good thing. This actually represents a slight reduction in overall resolution from the 14.1-megapixels of the FZ100. ![]() The FZ150 supersedes the FZ100 that was released about this time last year as the new flagship model in Panasonic’s superzoom line-up.Īt its heart the FZ150 uses a newly developed 1/2.3in MOS sensor offering an effective resolution of 12.1-megapixels. Indeed, from a purely optical perspective, trying to cram 18x, 24x or even 30x optical abilities into a single fixed zoom can lead to a loss of sharpness and serious fringing issues.ĭoes the FZ150 fall into the same kind of traps, or does it provide a solid alternative to a DSLR and a bag of lenses. Of course, superzooms aren’t without their inherent problems. This approach appears to have worked, because far from dying a death, superzoom sales have proved quite resilient in the past few years, with significant numbers of consumers still keen to enjoy the practical benefit of having a large focal range to hand without the need to lug a heavy bag of lenses around. In response to this new breed of compact, traditional superzooms have extended their reach even further, with most models generally now offering in the region of 24x, 30x or even 35x. These are physically smaller than their superzoom cousins, dispensing with the DSLR-like styling in favour of something more pocketable, yet still regularly boast 16x zooms. This trend has been further accelerated by the emergence of dedicated travel compacts in recent years. This has led many manufacturers to focus instead on their other core strength namely, the ability to pack a huge focal range within a single zoom lens. However, as the digital market has matured so too has the positioning and perception of this type of camera.Īs advanced compacts and, more recently, interchangeable lens compact system cameras have evolved to provide a more DSLR-like experience in a smaller package, superzooms can no longer claim to be the only type of ‘intermediate-level’ or ‘step-up’ camera available. Back in the days of film, end even the early days of digital, superzooms filled a well-defined gap in the market between regular compacts and (D)SLRs – hence why they also became known as ‘bridge’ cameras. ![]()
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