Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 Reviews: Lumix Digital Compact Camera

Photo of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 Digital Camera

11 more…

Score 9.1/10 Read 473
customer reviews Ask an owner about this product

+ This digital camera scores high on features. - It has no outstanding negative points.

£340 at 1 retailer out of 400 retailers checked

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10: See full product description

Ease of use	8.8
Image quality	9.3
Features	9.2
Build Quality	9.3
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	9.1

Some customer reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10

Most helpful reviews

noel, ireland Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: compact east to use, nice colour, lovely quality
Bad points:: i havent found any

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

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 25 Apr 2011

Stephen, Maesteg Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Excellent camera in all respects and would highly recommend.
Bad points:: Camera does feel as though it needs a better grip.

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

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 24 Feb 2011

John, Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellent product

:
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

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

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 21 Apr 2011

Aumen, London Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Simple and Easy to use, Very good image quality - even at low resolution the print quality is good. All the features work as they say they do. Small to fit in pocket and gives SLR run for its money.
Bad points:: Does not have a standard USB cable to connect to PC.
GPS wastes battery life and hence I switch it off and use the manual location selection option. The auto-stich-panaramic option is alittle fiddly but works.

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

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 18 Jan 2011

J M, Ivybridge, Devon Experienced amateur

Score 6.0/10

Good points:: I normally use a SLR camera, so the Lumix is a new learning curve for me. I miss a viewfinder. The zoom lever moves too fast and I find it difficult to get in just where I want to focus. With practice I'm sure I'll get used to this.
Bad points:: None so far.

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	6.0
Features	6.0
Build Quality	6.0
Value for money	6.0
Overall rating	6.0

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 11 May 2011

Confirmed purchaser Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Excellent compact Zoom with HD quality movie, plus GPS location information store for each picture, great if you have a Mac or iPhone/iPad
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

Was this review helpful?

Confirmed purchase: 10 May 2011

Anthony, Cork, Ireland Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Equivalent to 25-300 zoom in your pocket. Loaded with electronic programming for every possible scene, yet still an excellent point and shoot.
Bad points:: none, the detailed instruction book is an adventure.

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

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 04 May 2011

Read all 473 customer reviews

See lowest scores See highest scores

This Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 is reviewed on Pocket Lint

This Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 is reviewed on PC Advisor

This Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 is reviewed on Expert Reviews

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)	12.1

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	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	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDXC 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)	196
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.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
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.
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)	103.3x59.6x32.6
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	Yes

Resolution (Pixels)	4000x3000
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)	15

Release date	2010/02/25
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	6.0

Width in mm	103.3

Depth in mm	3.3

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 Lumix DMC-TZ10EB-K, Lumix DMC-TZ10, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10EB-S, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10EB-R, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10EB-A

Digital Cameras Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Super Zoom Camera TZ10 – 25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom (16x Intelligent Zoom) Camera with AVCHD Lite Movie Recording featuring GPS.

The 12.1-megapixel DMC-TZ10 features a 25mm wide-angle 12x optical zoom f/3.3-4.9 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (35mm camera equivalent: 25-300mm) in a compact body. The 25mm wide-angle lens has about twice the shooting area of the standard 35mm lens. The powerful 12x zoom can also be used in motion picture recording. In 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 23.4x by using the center part of the CCD.
The Intelligent Resolution (I.R) Technology gives a high resolution look to digital zoom images as well as ordinary images. The image is divided into contour areas, texture areas and smooth areas. And optimum image processing is applied to each type of area. This enables 16x Intelligent Zoom that achieves about 1.3 times the usual zoom magnification with almost no loss of image quality. The Intelligent Resolution Technology also achieves sharp images in modes that use fewer pixels to enable high sensitivity and high speed.
The DMC-TZ10 can record HD movie of 720P in AVCHD Lite with high sound quality of Digital Stereo Creator. Motion JPEG format is also available (1,280 × 720 pixels). Just press the Motion Picture Button, and shooting begins. The iA Mode can also be activated in motion picture recording. When the DMC- TZ10 is connected to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV’s remote control unit can be used to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.
The DMC-TZ10 features the Travel Mode function with GPS. You can quickly go into the Travel Mode from the top menu and organize various information related to your travel. When shooting, the photo location and local time information from GPS is recorded in the photo. When playing back, automatic sort & slideshow by shooting location is possible. In addition, P/A/S/M Mode for more creative shots is added to the DMC-TZ10. You can enjoy shooting when traveling even before you know it.
The POWER O.I.S. nearly doubles the hand-shake correction power of conventional MEGA O.I.S. So you can take beautiful night shots without blurring. Activating POWER O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection AF/AE with Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector with Sunset Mode, Intelligent Exposure and AF Tracking, the camera does all the work in the iA Mode. And Happy Mode is newly added to the DMC-TZ10 and optimizes color saturation and brightness for vividly memorable scenes.

Product		Retailer	Price	Total price	Buy now
	Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ10 Digital Camera	No retailer reviews yet	£340 free delivery	£340	Go In stock

People also bought

People who bought this product also bought these:

SDHC Card storage
Storage Capacity in MB: 8192

from £7 Compare prices

Sandisk 4GB Ultra II SDHC Card & Reader

Score 9.1/10 Read 143 reviews

SDHC Card storage
Storage Capacity in MB: 4096

from £6 Compare prices

Storage Capacity in MB: 16 GB
Market price in £: 57.99

View product

can i use the tz10 as a camcorder or i'm i just better off buying a camcorder

steve asked on 04 Dec 2010
1. Yes it can be used as a video recorder. But as I have said mine is the TZ9 which is exactly the same as the TZ10 but without the GPS. I shot a small video and it was very good, I understand that there maybe problems with the download facility software for the TZ10. On a personal note, a camcorder is probably the best way to go, and use the TZ8,9 or 10 as a camera, I have just bought my wife a camcorder for Christmas, so we will now have the best of both worlds.
  
  Good luck with whatever your choice is, but I have to say I am very impressed with the TZ9, its a great camera and gives out good results.
  
  Regards
  Barry
  
  Barry replied on 05 Dec 2010
I am seriously considering this camera after losing my trusty Fuji . I had the facility to edit my pictures before printing and I found this invaluable. Can I do this with the TZ10 ? I think a "yes" answer would make up my mind. Any help from users would be appreciated. Thanks.
Patricia

Patricia asked on 20 Dec 2010
1. If you mean trim the pics then yes, there may be other software with the camera, but I havent been able to find it yet, because I so pleased with the results I have had so far. I use Photoshop Elements to edit anyway. Hope that helps.
  
  Barry replied on 21 Dec 2010
i need a camera that can store the date and time taken on the image when it is saved - i have just bought a sony cybershot but it doesnt have this facility. Can you datestamp images with the panasonicDMC-TZ10?

ALison asked on 02 Feb 2011
1. No I dont think it can... But as all cameras have the image date and time in the jpeg file you will just need some s/w to import the image and place it on top as an overlay and resave it. not sure if there is some s/w that will do it in batch but will be cheaper than a new camera...
  
  Jason replied on 02 Feb 2011
i am confuse which one is better between DMC-TZ8 or DMC-TZ10

barsha asked on 12 Feb 2011
1. There is a lot of confusion really and prices do vary, but the only difference is that the TZ10 has GPS tagging, which will via satelite give you the information where and when the photo was taken. That is all, the camre throughout all the ranges TZ8, TZ9 and TZ10 have the same lense and user friendly attributes. So, it depends wether you want GPS or not.
  Hope that helps.
  
  Barry replied on 14 Feb 2011
Can you tern the GPS off permenently or does it default to on each time you turn on the camera

graily asked on 27 Feb 2011
1. Sorry, I brought this camera for my daughter and I just asked her and she doesn't know. However I can say that she absolutely loves it and has taken it every where she goes for the past 3 months. The picture quality is excellent and she loves every aspect of it. I'm pretty sure there would be an option to turn the GPS off permantly, as it really seems to be a camera that has everything covered. Sorry I can't be more help!
  
  Jensine replied on 27 Feb 2011
I'm considering the TZ10 largely due to lens quality and range of manual options. I'd like to know more about these manual options - do they merely allow aperture and speed options or is there some way of manual focusing? Thanks for your help.

Nigel asked on 03 Mar 2011
1. There is a manual option, not that I have used that a lot, the intelligent auto it does everything I want so I stick to that, of course on manual you cant actually moved the lense other than using the zoom switch so it isnt like a digital slr. Hope that helps....
  
  Regards
  
  Barry replied on 04 Mar 2011
i am led to believe its made from metal but a shop example (albeit a display model) was deffinately plastic. i want something durable for a trip to the far east.

john asked on 04 Mar 2011
1. Hello, yes its made from metal, if you picked up a plastic model then I dont know what that is.....
  
  Barry replied on 04 Mar 2011
2. Yeap, it's metal!
  
  Jensine replied on 04 Mar 2011
Can you turn the GPS off?

Mark asked on 22 Jun 2011
1. Yes.... I havent used the gps on it. PS This camera takes excelent Audio @ loud venues.....
  
  Jason replied on 23 Jun 2011
I cannot seem to take video with it. it keeps saying that the camera is not formatted. Cannot find out how to format it. Can anybody assist me with this problem please.

jeannie asked on 03 Sep 2011
1. Sorry, I asked my daughter whose camera it is and she doesn't know! Her's worked from the word go. Sure it's not a problem with the memory card????
  
  Jensine replied on 05 Sep 2011

Got a question? Get an answer from someone who actually owns the product.
We'll publish your question and the answer here to help other shoppers.

£340 at 1 retailer out of 400 retailers checked

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 Reviews: Lumix Digital Compact Camera

People Also Viewed