Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 Reviews: Lumix Digital Compact Camera

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Score 9.2/10 Read 627
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+ This digital camera scores high on image quality. - It has no outstanding negative points.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7: See full product description

Ease of use	8.9
Image quality	9.3
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.2
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	9.2

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Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Nicely built camera, quality Panasonic. Very good zoom. Nice images. facial recognition. lots of manual controls if you want to use them. Pretty fast press-to-shutter time.
Bad points:: Zoom is slow while doing movies. The shutter button is a bit confusing - I keep pressing on the selection wheel instead. It doesn't use a standard mini usb connector, yet another special cable to cart around.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 23 Aug 2010

Laurent, Grenoble - France Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Good quality video for this simple camera product
Bad points:: Too many pix to my mind. 6Mpix are enough for making A4 prints. Who is making more than A4 prints ?

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 22 Sep 2010

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: wide angle lens, big zoom, image quality.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Aug 2010

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use
Great to be able to plug into our Panasonic TV - and it plays music along with the slide show too!!
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Aug 2010

Mike, Weymouth Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellent zoom and macro, super quality shots and lots of different modes to choose from, really impressed with this camera and would buy it again with no qualms!
Bad points:: Not too much really, the mode dial can be nudged a bit when putting the camera into a coat pocket but once you know that happens you look out for it.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Sep 2010

keith, Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: The Leica lens with its 12x optical zoom is the outstanding feature.
Bad points:: Massive shutter lag despite claims to the contrary is the biggest disappointment but in all other respects it is an excellent camera.

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Sep 2010

Fiona, Berkshire Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great camera. Easy to use. HD vid is fantastic. Darker pics somewhat noisy (compared to my pro camera) but so far I love it. Very happy with my purchase!
Bad points:: There really aren't any. The slight noise on the darker pics is totally expected from these type of point and shoot cameras

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Nov 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10.1

Optical zoom ratio	12
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	206
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Series	Lumix
The name the manufacturer has given to this model’s range.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/60
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/8
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	103.3x59.6x32.8
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.3-4.9
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	40

Release date	2009/03/03
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	59.6

Width in mm	103.3

Depth in mm	32.8

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	300

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	25

Also known as: Panasonic DMC-TZ7EB-T, Panasonic DMC-TZ7EB-S, Panasonic DMC-TZ7EB-K, Panasonic DMC-TZ7, Panasonic DMCTZ7EBK, Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ7, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7EB-R, Panasonic Lumix TZ7

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Manufacturer's Description

25mm Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens with HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

The new TZ series packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system’s exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

TZ7 records HD movies (1280 × 720-pixels) in AVCHD Lite, which lets you shoot beautiful HD video with almost twice the recording time compared to the conventional Motion JPEG. Optical zoom can be used when shooting motion images. TZ7 is also the world’s first compact camera to feature Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, which records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD video. The wind cut function minimises distracting sound from the background during audio recording.TZ7 is also the world’s first compact camera to feature Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, which records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD video. The wind cut function minimises distracting sound from the background during audio recording.

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful recordings. Photo iA Mode controls MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition, Intelligent Exposure and AF Tracking. The new Face Recognition function memorises faces automatically and works to optimise both focus and exposure settings by prioritising on the registered persons face. Movie iA is also available, controlling MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection AF/AE, and Intelligent Exposure.

The DMC-TZ7’s LCD features a large 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX’s acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. It lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.

The Venus Engine HD, with its twin CPUs, has exceptional processing capabilities and low power consumption, enabling both HDMI support and HD movie recording in AVCHD Lite. It features effective noise reduction even at high ISO sensitivity levels. Connect to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional HDMI mini-cable, and use VIERA Link to run mixed slideshows of still and motion pictures. Or, insert your SDHC/SD Memory Card into an HDTV equipped with VIERA Image Viewer (SD Card slot) to playback pictures and movies.

*must be recorded in AVCHD Lite

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