This camera was procured from here in particular for video recordings ... - next to an existing DMC-TZ10 here that has proved to be excellent (720p HD video and photo).
However, the TZ10 has a CCD sensor in which one has to be careful in case of "acute" counter lights before "smear".
However, the DMC-FZ150 has a C-MOS sensor, which does not cause a smear.
The various available video formats for both Full HD as well as 720p in MP4 or .mts suffice completely and lead in all cases (including 50fps) for impeccable results.
The optics incl. Zoom is working properly, which is in particular supported by many possible individual settings as well as numerous automatic settings. Who does not want to burden, can choose the default "Yes" (for "Intelligent Auto"). This turns off the camera during a continuous video recording seamlessly to each the subject matching automatic settings. According to previously possible findings that seems to work.
At the finish of the entire camera including case there is nothing wrong. However, it is not like the TZ10 is a camera that you can even have just sink into a shirting or jacket pocket. On the go you should treat yourself to a camera bag itself.
What to be prepared:
To cope with all possibilities of this camera to have to suffer through a thorough study of the manual.
Be particularly advantageous here already folding out and panning the display proved.
At the photo capability need not say anything. You can hardly be outdone, as far as could be seen here.
Like the TZ10, the acquisition was not regret even with the FZ150.
On the contrary, every day and after every discovery of new "tricks" makes this device more joy. In many existing here cameras and camcorders, the TZ10 cover (because of its smallness) and FZ150 (because of their high power spectrum) now every situation. With enough charged batteries and SDHC cards in the luggage is maybe a longer holiday itself can then survive when you have (like here already happened) the charger forgotten at home.
From a very experienced user:
Recommendation for probably a purchase with no regrets.
Deliveries velvet bag and (compatible) reserve battery worked quickly and flawlessly.
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ADDENDUM:
Now I use this camera for several months.
If one is prepared somewhat patiently to deal with the numerous options and the best setting for the situation to work out, you have an incredibly powerful device.
For the mainly occurring occasions were of my preferences, "CUST" (2 and 3 1) permanently stored. However, if I do not even know what "the best" is, I switch on "iA" (Intelligent Auto). And I was never disappointed.
For me, this unit is now the "Swiss watch" among the cameras.
And with good reason!
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