Consistent development of the TZ Series

This is the third TZ - after TC 8 and TC-25th So far I've chosen the "junior partner" because I did not need a few bells and whistles. When TZ 61 or TZ-56 choice I have taken "the boss" because the TZ-56 has not convinced in the various test reports me (despite "Selfieklappe"). So I took some in the purchase (price) that I probably will not use routinely (GPS, WiFi).
On the camera itself, I had to get used to. The rubber coating of the housing, placing the Video button, the "Made in China" (here you have to see whether the long-term quality suffers) and handling in general, especially when you bring it out of his pocket (Look-it Ultima 2) or put into it (on / off switch actuation).
The switch from TZ-25 on the TZ-61 was easy because the operation "typically Panasonic" is. The new viewfinder is very similar to the from the FZ-28 and is useful. The 3-inch screen is razor sharp, even in a matt protective film.
Can not complain about the image quality is. Panasonic seems to have yet 18MP packed neatly on the small chip. For a "rounder" the performance is very good - despite the relative high price compared to the predecessor and its competitors.
The 30x zoom becomes apparent when one lot with Tele (nature observation) makes you can replace partly a box connector if you want to identify something small at 500m distance. Even with the zoom extension (EZ, i-Zoom) pictures come out with good quality.
Images without a flash under low light conditions (concert hall, churches, museums) can be included predominantly without a tripod. The special effects are known from previous models and are quite useful. The macro range from 3cm does not interfere, because the image quality allows users to enlarge, when you need them. HDR and Multi Recording automatic help in situations with difficult lighting conditions.
About Video, GPS and WiFi, I can not tell at the time.
All in all you can this camera for the "General Service raised" well recommend. As others have rightly noted, little compromises you have to make for almost 400 euros.