Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ330EBK Bridge Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ330EBK Bridge Camera
with 25 – 600 mm Zoom and Full Range F2.8 – Black
Brand
Panasonic
Form factor
Bridge
Skill level
Professional
Special feature
Video Recording
Colour
Black
JPEG quality level
Basic, Fine, Normal
White balance settings
Auto
Continuous shooting speed
20 fps
Item weight
691 Grams
Wireless communication technology
Wi-Fi
About this item
F2.8 25-600 mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
Splash/dustproof rugged design
4K video/4K photo
3.0-inch free-angle
Touch panel rear monitor
Top reviews
I have always been impressed by the Panasonic superzoom FZ series cameras – my first camera was the FZ8. I’ve since had various SLR’s/Bridge cameras but didn’t use them as often as I would have liked.
So I have just repurchased into the FZ range and am delighted with it …
-Viewfinder: superb
-Screen: touch functionality is brilliant, and you can disable it if it’s not your thing
-Handling: feels just right in hand – I tried the FZ1000, and it wasn’t nearly as comfortable
-Lens sharpness: brilliant and better in my view than the standard telephoto lenses you typically get for SLR’s
-Photo quality: very good with natural colors – I use the camera mainly for bird pictures in good daylight. and have it set to ISO capped at 200 in aperture priority at F4 for best results, but you can push the ISO higher and use the F2.8 to still get excellent output in lower light.
-Video: no idea as I’ve not used it yet
All in all, I thoroughly recommend this camera for general purpose use, especially if you are not someone who spends time in front of the computer looking at pictures blown up to 100% to look for noise (many do believe it or not!).
Don’t be put off by the zoom only being 600mm – many go further but won’t match the sharpness and will have detail blotched out by noise reduction where they have to raise the ISO by at least two stops to compensate for a higher aperture value – only the FZ can do F2.8 through to 600mm.
However, I fully acknowledge and appreciate that the quality of its build, imaging, and range of features is superb in a camera of this type and price.
In the following review, well, to be honest, it’s more a collection of thoughts, impressions, and experiences rather than a full-blown technical review. I will, at times, be comparing the FZ330 to the Canon SX60HS, which was my primary camera. As of now, I think the FZ330 will replace it.