Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

Editors' Rating:

7.6 of 10

Average User Rating:

9.1 of 10 (1 vote)
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• Value for money 8
• Ease of Use 7
• Performance 7
• Image Quality 8
• Value for money 10.0
• Ease of Use 7.0
• Performance 10.0
• Image Quality 9.0

PROS

 • Good image quality.
 • Effective image stabilization.
 • Handy "High Angle" function on LCD.
 • 10x optical zoom in compact body.
 • No chromatic aberration.
 • Good movie mode.
 • Good value for money.

CONS

 • Lack of manual controls (aperture- and shutter-priority).
 • Noise is unacceptably high at ISO 800.
 • Slow zoom startup.
 • Weak flash.
 • No uncompressed format.

Where to buy

Amazon.com $289.99
Shopping.com 2 Store Offers from $200-$350

Includes: Panasonic DMC-TZ1 Camera, CGA-S007 Lithium ion Battery, Charger, USB cable, A/V Cable, 16MB Secure Digital Card, Panasonic software CD (USB Drivers / Arcsoft PhotoImpression / Photo Base), Strap, Manuals.
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   The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera was designed for distant shooting. Get closer to distant subjects with 10x optical zoom lens. Its optical image stabilization entirely satisfies all demands which faraway photography needs. An improved 5.0 Megapixel CCD captures enough detail to create quite big prints. With enlarged 2.5-inch LCD screen on the rear you can monitor and even customize your thrilling images during shooting. Using the cutting-edge technologies in this camera model allows achieving a high-fidelity reproduction and high-quality images. The Panasonic DMC-TZ1 has 14 MB internal memory and it stores images on SD memory cards. It's powered by CGR-S006A lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Full array of features you can see below.


Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Major Features:

10x Zoom Digital Camera featuring 5 effective megapixels.
5 effective megapixels for 2,560 x 1,920-pixel images.
2.5 inch Polycrystalline TFT color LCD (207,000 pixels) with Power LCD and High Angle LCD Functions.
MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization.
Venus Engine III LSI for robust camera operations.
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 10x optical zoom lens, 5.2-52mm (equivalent to a 35-350mm lens on a 35mm camera).
Digital zoom up to 4x magnification.
Adjustable white balance for various light conditions (Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Halogen, White Set).
Various methods of exposure metering (Intelligent Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering).
Built-in flash Modes: Auto, Auto Red-eye, Slow sync, On, Off.
Adjustable aperture settings from f/2.8 to f/4.2
Adjustable shutter speed settings from 1/2,000 to 8 seconds.
ISO sensitivity equivalents: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, (800 and 1600 only in High Sensitivity mode).
Scene modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1 & 2.
Burst continuous capture 5 images @ 3 frames per second.
6 movie modes with sound (up to 848 x 480 pixels, at up to 30 frames per second).
Powered by CGR-S006A lithium-ion rechargeable battery, optional AC adapter.
Images saved to SecureDigital memory cards (16MB card included).
USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac.
PictBridge compatibility.
   
  Full Specification

Panasonic DMC-TZ1 User Reviews.

Overall Rating: 9.1 of 10 -

• Value for money 10
• Ease of Use 7
• Performance 10
• Image Quality 9

Where To Buy Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Digital Camera:

Amazon.com $289.99
Shopping.com 2 Store Offers from $200-$350


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