I waited six months to write this review and hundreds of photos for judging on parts. This equipment bought right out on the basis of its attractive specifications has replaced my Lumix FZ 150 that filled me but I was a bit tight. I was at the point of ask me to move to a reflex configuration (a good case more objective type 18-300 is a budget between 1500 and 2000 euros). Finally I acquired this bridge that seemed the perfect tool for my amateur use. The first pleasant surprise is the appearance, construction. All done very seriously. The Leica lens is very bright thereby avoid having to go too fast in high sensitivities and their inevitable grain. The ergonomics are typical Panasonic, easy and intuitive, the grip is immediate. It is not lost in complex menus jungle. The aim is very simple as the excellent electronic viewfinder that by the rotary screen on the back. The second positive surprise is the auto mode (IA) for widening without head not to miss his photos. There is concern framing, composition, the camera does the rest. Further, I used the Auto Bracketing function, very practical, very efficient, which really compensates very difficult shots like the strong contrasts or against the light. Then for fun, I have tested on manual functions to play with speed, exposure time, etc ... The facility is disconcerting. The video is great even if little ahead, 4K is not yet in my living room, but that will come. The battery life is excellent and one extra battery allowed me to do half full days of shooting. In conclusion, I would say that this device is almost rare bird photographer. The right size sensor enables great shots almost reflex, the device is all in one, no goals to lug, change, employment is very simple, the unbeatable value for money. Of course this is not the quality of a pro SLR and optical expensive, but frankly is it really necessary at this level for the amateur? So I can not recommend this highly reliable device.
