Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom - Black

In the midst of many new cameras popping up, there is no doubt in my mind whether superzoom cameras still survive? Efforts to keep attract buyers has been done by various vendors and are most easily done so far is increase the length of the lens.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom

Superzoom camera is designed to reach an extra telephoto focal length, for example above 300mm. The question is, to what extent is enough telephoto for most people? 500mm, 600mm, or more? Nikon Coolpix P510 camera even made with a lens up to 1000mm, who knows so then people interested in buying.