Used Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good condition with minimal marks and wear. Markings worn from 2 of the rear buttons but fully functional along with all other dials etc. Zoom, focus & all functions working well. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Battery, charger, strap, cap & basic instructions |
At a glance: Panasonic Lumix FZ72 - 16MP 60x superzoom bridge camera with 20-1200mm equivalent range.
About this lens
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 is a 2013 superzoom bridge camera - 16MP sensor, 60x optical zoom (20-1200mm equivalent), one of the widest-zoom bridge cameras of its era. Large zoom range for everything from landscape to serious wildlife reach in one camera.
Build & handling
| Type | Superzoom bridge camera |
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| Sensor | 16 megapixel 1/2.3" MOS |
| Lens | 60x optical zoom (equiv. 20-1200mm), f/2.8-5.9 |
| Image stabilisation | Power O.I.S. |
| Video | 1080p at 50/25fps |
| Screen | 3.0-inch LCD |
| Viewfinder | 0.2-inch EVF |
| Weight | 606g |
Works with
- Uses SD card storage
- No interchangeable lenses
Best for
A serious superzoom - 60x gives 20-1200mm-equivalent reach, useful for wildlife and long-distance observation in a single camera. Small 1/2.3" sensor limits ultimate image quality but the zoom range is genuinely hard to match with interchangeable-lens systems affordably.
Frequently asked questions
How does 1200mm equivalent work?
The fixed lens covers 4.3-258mm actual focal length on a 1/2.3" sensor; crop factor (~4.6x) makes the effective field of view equivalent to a 20-1200mm full-frame lens. For wildlife reach, 1200mm equivalent is genuinely competitive with big super-telephoto DSLR setups.
Specifications
| Type | Compact Digital |
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| Sensor Size | Compact Sensor |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Panasonic |