Just like other things such as "Starlight Mode" and others

I set the camera to full intelligent auto+ mode for ease of use while traveling and found the camera easy to use in terms of start up, shut down, focusing, image stabilization and framing the view using the screen.

The fully-automatic "Intelligent Auto Mode" does not produce ideal results, often taking pictures with high ISO.

The 4K modes are astonishingly useful and the focus stacking can help you get a usable photo in a difficult situation

The EVF makes those long zoom photos steady and when in silent mode makes stealth photos possible.

The zoom is 24-360mm (35mm equivalence), an astonishing range in such a little camera

n’t dread carrying it with me, but it must have as large a sensor as I can afford, and full manual controls

I previously had Canon, Casio and Sony compact digital cameras until I switched to the Panasonic LUMIX travel zoom cameras which I liked for their image quality, ease of use and great zoom range

It's got a full complement of the settings you expect from an advanced compact, very decent zoom range and good low level sensitivity

I like: the 1” sensor; the tilting built-in flash for bouncing the light; touchscreen menu and touch focus; 5-axis image stabilization; good size and weight to have it with me all the time; easy customization; the zoom range; the styling and placement of the controls; focus peaking; 49 autofocus points are plenty; the good battery life; the cost compared with an interchangeable lens camera

I also installed a Peak Design Leash Camera Strap Black (L-BL-3) which works better than just a hand strap in being able to walk with the camera hands-free on my neck or over my shoulder and take images on the fly.

The image quality is very good with everything I’ve tested: full zoom in good light outdoors, macro, action with continuous focus, color testing with cool lights and warm lights, hand-held at 1600 ISO indoors (I try not to go above 1600 but 3200 is still acceptable)

I like: the 1” sensor; the tilting built-in flash for bouncing the light; touchscreen menu and touch focus; 5-axis image stabilization; good size and weight to have it with me all the time; easy customization; the zoom range; the styling and placement of the controls; focus peaking; 49 autofocus points are plenty; the good battery life; the cost compared with an interchangeable lens camera

Less good features - image quality not as good as canon

n’t dread carrying it with me, but it must have as large a sensor as I can afford, and full manual controls

The 1” sensor and stabilization make sharp photos (a little soft at full zoom)

Macro photos of butterflies particularly impressed after a recent day out

The 4K modes are astonishingly useful and the focus stacking can help you get a usable photo in a difficult situation

Outstanding one size fits all travel camera with a high res 1" sensor.

Takes great images and is a very compact size for travel.

I like: the 1” sensor; the tilting built-in flash for bouncing the light; touchscreen menu and touch focus; 5-axis image stabilization; good size and weight to have it with me all the time; easy customization; the zoom range; the styling and placement of the controls; focus peaking; 49 autofocus points are plenty; the good battery life; the cost compared with an interchangeable lens camera

I also installed a Peak Design Leash Camera Strap Black (L-BL-3) which works better than just a hand strap in being able to walk with the camera hands-free on my neck or over my shoulder and take images on the fly.

n’t dread carrying it with me, but it must have as large a sensor as I can afford, and full manual controls

Compared to all the other digital cameras that I have had, the battery life of this camera is truly remarkable.

It must be the worst customer support I have ever experienced

I was going to write in-dept review of pros and cons for this camera instead am writing you about the horrid customer support Panasonic has

Feature-wise, the camera has more gewgaw and bells and whistles than I will ever use, but almost any camera made today will

The only changes I made were to set on of the custom F "function" buttons to enable or disable the HDR feature, which it shows how to do in the owners manual

I personally would rather see a smaller rear screen and more room given to the buttons, but that ain't never gonna happen!The popup flash is a nice feature

n’t dread carrying it with me, but it must have as large a sensor as I can afford, and full manual controls

The recently announced Sony RX100 VI only has half the zoom for a lot more money, albeit with a few other nice features.

It's got a full complement of the settings you expect from an advanced compact, very decent zoom range and good low level sensitivity

Lots of settings that probably wouldn't use but very compact for travel and a good 15X optical zoom.

I was looking for a small travel camera with ample zoom and easy one-handed operation.

The previous ZS100 had a more limited zoom range and produced unacceptable “softer” images based on reviews.

I previously had Canon, Casio and Sony compact digital cameras until I switched to the Panasonic LUMIX travel zoom cameras which I liked for their image quality, ease of use and great zoom range

The slow motion works well

While perfectly adequate for static subjects like landscapes or achitecture, you will tear out your hair trying to stop even the most gentle motion

I love the fact that this camera has a real on-off lever just like on my FZ1000, so the motion is the same

The slow motion works well

It is certainly usable, but the poor image quality is annoying

I was pleasantly surprised by this camera's obviously solid and precise build quality

As a frequent traveller, I have been seeking a compact camera with good quality

View finder is of very poor quality.

I'm getting a ZS100, since I've seen other reviews that say the build quality is sometimes unreliable on the ZS200