| sent on May 07, 2019
Pros: Compactness, battery life, quality at short focal lengths, MF, Gamma, stabilization, video quality
Cons: IQ at more pushed focal lengths, noise over 400 ISO
Opinion: After 3 months and 4000 photos, I can try to pull my sums. I took it on offer to be able to shoot after selling my 5300 to move to another, I could not be able to photograph. My expectations were consistent with the size of the sensor, but I must say that, in part, I was surprised: it is a handyman to always carry in the backpack, the short focal and in good condition of light the IQ is higher than expected, very sharp and full of details , almost at the height of much larger sensors, the range is good and allows more than some satisfaction. Increasing the focal length or shutting the diaphragm out all the limits of the system, but allows you to bring home very pleasant memories. Over 400 ISO too much noise; What saves some shots is a good maximum aperture of F/2.8. Technologically it is a surprise for the infinite possibility of adjustments and refinements, I also think too many for a newcomer, good the WB that however I customize, excellent burst; Really unexpected the operation of the stabilizer, a applaud to AF, immediate and that does not miss a shot, recognition faces, tracking, shutter speed, better than the 5300!!! Connectivity to the top, battery that allows up to 500 shots, viewfinder between sufficient and good, but full of info. The video quality is Panasonic, for me it should be bought even for videos. Unlike my initial intentions, I think I'll keep it when I buy better, take it around the neck, maybe at the beach and do not worry about having 2000 euros at risk, then with the 1200mm equivalent arrivals where ever you could with higher systems. Paradoxically for a superzoom what is, the true comfort are the 24mm focal length that are often a salvation. Certainly worth until the last euro that costs. |