0 Image quality from Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

As we noted at the outset, the FZ150 chiefly differs from the FZ48 in that its rear LCD can be flipped out from its storage position with screen facing the body, and rotated so that the screen is alongside it and facing the user, in the fashion of a camcorder. In this position the monitor can be tilted up or tilted down, allowing for the camera to be positioned low to the ground and the photographer still be able to see the shot they’re getting from a standing or crouching position, or raised high at arm’s length and for them to be able to do the same. Should you be interested in self-portraits, the screen can also be rotated so that it is facing the front of the camera.

In terms of image quality we were pleased that we were able to achieve reasonably sharp results when shooting handheld at maximum zoom. This isn’t always the case with more ambitiously specified super zooms, plus the camera avoids the tell-tale barrel distortion and obvious corner softness when shooting at maximum wide angle.

So this is indeed a versatile tool. In lower light it’s best to stick to ISO800 if you want to avoid image degradation all together, though higher options remain usable, and in brighter conditions we did notice some purple fringing when zooming in on high contrast portions of a shot. But, ‘twas ever thus, and this is only if you are really searching out such imperfection. Mostly the FZ150 is a reliable addition to the super zoom throng, even if it is one that plays it safe.

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