My thoughts of the Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 (The best bang for your buck point and shoot) 

It is a great little camera 📸

Best of luck to you! It’s a great little camera if you use it within its realm. I fell in love with it the first time I used it. The grip is definitely a necessity imo.

Thank you for the kind words 😃 you must alway be ready for the 👽 to show. 😎

I did also. It worked great 👍

The grip is definitely a personal preference. The body on the LX and the ZS are quite smooth and you can’t get a good purchase (for me at least).

@@NoProJoe I just hold mine like a point and shoot with the thumbs and index fingers. Holding it that way also makes for smooth video with the ibis

It's an impressive little camera. Obviously an DSLR with a larger sensor will have better image quality, but it's finding a balance. If you are not going to carry the DSLR around all the time because it doesn't fit your lifestyle it's useless. This little guy has enough manual features to be creative and make some really nice images.

You could always get the FZ10 which is a compact super zoom camera. It sucked Panasonic abandoned the classic rangefinder look to build another SLR style bridge camera.

The zs100 and the lx10 both have close up shooting. 👍

I would make one for you however I no longer have the camera.

The ZS100 isn’t amazing at any one thing, but it does most things pretty well for its compact size and weight. 👍

I love older models. The new models may have more bells and whistles but newer isn’t always better.

Definitely rx100. The zv is more of a vlogging camera

That are great compacts! Thanks for sharing.

I’m glad it was helpful 😀

I shoot RAW images in natural, run the image through DXO pure raw or topaz denoiser, then edit to taste in Lightroom. I’m just never happy with any manufacturer’s jpeg processing. Every time I get a different camera I try the jpeg in camera processing and am left unhappy with the results. So I just shoot raw and process them. It definitely takes way more time but I’m left happy with my final images. Thanks for watching 😊

@@NoProJoe thanks for the reply and the insight! I greatly appreciate it and will have to give that a try as well. Keep up the good work 🙂

@@jkroemer2685 thank you and best of luck. The original capture is everything. Some photos can’t be saved but shooting in raw especially with a small sensor camera can make all the difference in the world.

@@NoProJoe that's great to know! I just picked up another little toy to learn also, I guess best of both worlds (Leica D-lux typ 109)

@@jkroemer2685 yes that’s a micro 4/3 sensor so DXO or topaz will be your friend in raw. You’ll get beautiful images

The zs100 has a 1” sensor which helps its low light ability and it’s overall image quality. The lens breaking issue I haven’t had. However, I imagine it can happen quite easily with the retractable lens. The fz300 is using a smaller 1-⅔ sensor. I’m sure the quality is fine but in concerts you want all the help you can get in the low light area.

The prices on these cameras have gone up over the last several years. Worth is relative. If' you need a good compact with a great zoom then I would say 300 isn't too bad. It definitely does things a phone camera will not do and the image quality is much better if used correctly. I see the prices hovering around 4 to 5 hundred USD so 320 isn't bad. Just make sure it is in good working condition. Thanks for watching the video.

It’s definitely a great point and shoot. I just wish it had an articulating screen. Other than that it is solid.

@@NoProJoe Thanks mate, yeah the better half won't care to much about the screen having just the one flip up action. Thanks for your reply 👍

The only reason I still would choose the zs over the tz is sensor size.

These days it's a tough call wether to go cell phone or compact camera. It really depends on your needs. When I was in London a few years ago there was one day I just didn't want to carry my camera (5D MIII). I decided to do a phone photography day. Of course the zoom limitations were the first thing I noticed. When I got back to the room I went through my shots and I liked what I saw until I zoomed in for detail. There was none. They feel apart under editing and cropping. I tend to be an IQ snob I guess. I just wasn't happy with the photos. I have a friend that doesn't own a camera or a computer just an iPhone and he is more than happy with his results so milage may vary. I think the many draw for a camera like a zs100 is the zoom. That is just not possible on an iPhone. That being said for online street photography and landscape shoots an iPhone is more than adequate. Tough choice though. If you don't plan to shoot in RAW on a compact Lumix just use a phone the results will be close. RAW is the great divider. I only shoot in RAW and edit everything. Out of camera jpegs to me are no bueno.

Definitely needs based. I just prefer using a dedicated larger sensor camera in RAW for my workflow. 👍

I think of my phone as the always on me better than nothing option. Lol 😂

@@wideeyevideo I just bought a new (DJI Osmo action 3) actioncam AND a new phone (XiaoMi 12 Pro). The camera has a MUCH better (200 MP) camera than the DJI or my compact camera. The "zoom" will be digitally but because of the 200 MP camera the loss is tolerable. In fact my new phone makes better videos and pictures than my PC (videocard) can handle.

Action cameras and phones work great for everyday memories and travel videos. They are small and ready to go.

Yes, you have to download the Panasonic app from the app store and you can send photos straight to your phone.

There were a few factors. Price was a major one. Plus the extra lens reach comes at a cost of overall maximum aperture. I’m sure the zs200 is a fine camera too. I’m currently testing the LX10. So far I like it. We’ll see.

@@NoProJoe Seems like LX10 and ZS100 are identical cameras except for LX10 has Max. aperture of f1.4 - f2.8 versus ZS100 with f2.8 - f5.9.

@@mikefa5891 they are very similar. Major differences are the aperture as you mentioned, the lx has no viewfinder, the lx has a flip up instead of a fixed screen, and the lx is only 24-70mm. Those are the major differences setting them apart. The zs makes a good all around travel zoom camera with a traditional viewfinder and the lx is a better selfie daily pocket camera which is slightly better in low light.

@@NoProJoe How's about the LX-100? Will you be doing a review on that camera and compare it to the ZS-100?

@@mikefa5891 probably not. It’s a nice camera but it just doesn’t fit into my usage. The compacts are great for hiking and go everywhere cameras and my Olympus is more for when I want more options. The lx100 is m4/3 24-70, not very pocketable so for me I’ll just use the zs, lx, or the fuji xf10 I just acquired.

In the focus mode section there should be a macro focus selection. Choose that for dedicated macro function. It should net good results.

Put camera in shutter priority then go to focus mode, there it is macro zoom. 👍🏻📷

Dark conditions are a sticking point for most cameras. At least as far as auto focus looking on a target and allowing you to shoot. Manual focus is your friend in the dark. Peaking definitely helps. I shot a skunk in the dark off my porch using the zs100 and it’s built in flash and had good results. Your mileage may vary. I would try a used external flash on your 800D most have a focus assist lamp. Point the flash at the ceiling and fire. It should give you pretty good results. The zs100 is a great compact with really good image quality. It just might not fit your needs.

It does have several auto modes. Night scape, sports, portraits, etc. I’ve never really dug into these modes much but I would assume they work well.

It’s a smaller sensor camera so the range from light to dark is not as good as a large sensor camera like a full frame. I guess it depends on how much you want to work with the files without breaking them.

Apart from the better resolution viewfinder and the 15x v10x optical zoom there is no real reason to choose the 200 over the 100 in my opinion. The 100 actually has a slightly wider minimum aperture which will give you a small advantage in low light.

If you’re into a compact 4k camera for a RU-vid camera you might want to check out the LX10. It has a flip screen and a wider maximum aperture. It’s only 24-70mm focal length but for RU-vid videos that’s more than fine. You’ll need to do external audio recording but the same goes for the zs100.

@@NoProJoe thank you

That would be dependent on if its professional video or just for fun. If it's just for fun a late model iPhone does an amazing job with Dolby vision. I am always shocked at the quality out of these phones. For professional concert video a low light stabilized body is the way to go. However, the price for that goes way up. A Sony A7s III is an amazing lowlight camera body with professional results. You're looking at over $4000 for that set-up. I'm sure you'll need at least 3 for a professional shoot. You can shoot really nice video on many model cameras with wide aperture lenses. A Panasonic G9 with a fast lens is a good choice for very nice looking video and it would be half the price of a Sony set-up. You'll still need something to capture good audio so it's not an easy recommendation to make without a lot of context.

They are still $300 here in the US used. If it’s in great shape it’s worth it.

@@NoProJoe i will check it and see if i can get better price.

I believe it’s 5.9. It ramps up from 2.8 very quickly. Basically as soon as you leave 24mm your off 2.8.

The dial on the lens can be assigned for a chosen function. I used the rocker for zoom which left the lens dial open for ISO.

Definitely. Phones have some pretty great computational photography software, but for practical photography there is no comparison.

@@NoProJoe Cameras, if people were using them as hobbies or higher, would appreciate the quality more if people really saw how well it came out. It seems to be true with professionals. I am doing mine as a hobby, but I don't regret it at all 😀

@@lxpphotography500 true. Most people are happy to capture family moments and videos on their phones. Let’s face it it’s simple, you almost always have it with you, you can share in seconds. What’s not to love? If you enjoy editing or photo manipulation cell phone images just don’t hold up. However, they definitely have opened up the world of photography to the masses. Everyone has a camera now.

Thanks! I found a quicky one on eBay for $50. The image quality is fantastic for the price. When it dies, what more current model do you recommend?

This is a real camera, your phone only does some computational photography.

That's great that you made your money back. 👍

Ventura specifically on m1 m2 macs are quirky when it comes to connecting. I had the same problem with my Olympus. Olympus gave me all kinds of things to try and none of them worked for me. Panasonic may have a fix I would contact support.

@@NoProJoe so far Panasonic and the shop I purchased from have no ideas -yet no USB, App or Wifi file transfer or op features :(. Still working to find solutions :)

@@ValCline lucky for me my mom has an older Mac and os so I used her computer to update my firmware. I generally do card transfers so I’m rarely attaching the camera to the computer. Best of luck to you. 😊

I would saw no. Its not really designed for astrophotography.

I’m currently testing a Panasonic LX10 that might fit your needs. It has a pretty good macro mode and 4k video. You can also do in camera focus stacking to get close ups of jewelry in focus. It has a flip up selfie screen also.

@@NoProJoe that’s the lumix DMC LX10 ? Good price point too!! Thank you so much

@@mx3805 yes the LUMIX LX10. It has a lot of options but the manual is pretty descriptive.

@@NoProJoe perfect, thank you so much for your help on this! There are so many options it got a bit overwhelming.

@@mx3805 no doubt. There are a lot of great cameras out there. It’s tough finding the camera you need. Specs aren’t everything.

That depends on your usage. It is a very well featured camera with many great options to grow and learn photography with. It also has great image quality if used correctly. I think it make a great travel camera because of its size, options, and zoom range. It's pocketable but can zoom in really tight for a bird or animal that is a distance away. I hope this helps.

It has a 29.59 time limit. Then it must be restarted

Right place right time. I got lucky 🍀

@@NoProJoe Lucky you :) How do you rate Intelligent zoom on this camera? If I'd use 10x optical and 10x intelligent on the TZ100, would you say it can be compared with a TZ95 at 20x zoom for example ? I'm struggling to pick a new camera for my travels. I own the Sony HX90 now and love the long optical zoom. However I miss good low light quality pictures which I hope to improve using a 1" sensor on the TZ100. Thanks for your input

@@michielcu I don't generally use digital zoom on my cameras. I'll use optical only and crop if I have to. I think Panasonic says it will digitally zoom 2x with no loss but I never tried it. The 250mm equivalent zoom range is pretty good on its own for such a small camera.

Its only $250 here

Yeah the internal mics leave a bit to be desired.

Did I win? :)

@@NoProJoe Dunno. Didn't stick around to find out.