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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 (ZS3)


Released January, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Excellent video quality at 720p 30fps. Zoom usable during video. Auto mode takes decent pictures in medium lighting.

The Cons:Battery drains very quick. Flimsy, break-prone lens cover blades. Slight camera noise.

 Panasonic Lumix TZ7 digital camera : Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-TZ7 as the newest member of its acclaimed TZ series. With 10.1-megapixel, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and 12x optical zoom, the Lumix TZ7 (in the USA known as Lumix ZS3) is a worthy addition to a series of digital cameras that have won worldwide popularity for packing powerful zoom lenses into compact bodies.

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The Panasonic Lumix TZ7 is a powerhouse performer with enormous versatility. The new Panasonic camera features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens. Compared with previous models, it extends the power of the optical zoom from 10x to 12x and expands the wide-angle lens from 28mm to an ultra-wide 25mm while reducing both size and weight of the body, giving it the range for virtually all shooting situations.

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Pros
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    Excellent video quality at 720p 30fps

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    Zoom usable during video

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    Auto mode takes decent pictures in medium lighting

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    Wide angle

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    Accurate & fast focusing

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    Leica approved lens

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    Solid built

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    only good up to ISO400

Cons
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    Battery drains very quick

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    flimsy, break-prone lens cover blades

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    Slight camera noise

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    No optical view finder

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    No full manual mode

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    Intelligent Auto mode doesn't always choose the right mode.

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    Spare battery price is ridiculously high

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    Outer glass coverof the LCD screen is rather fragile

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    Requires high speed memory for video, but even with class 6 it does work well, needs the card to be formatted frequently

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    mode dial very loose gets knocked out of position every time

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    does not have manual focus, aperture priority nor shutter priority

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    a bit too heavy for a trouser pocket

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    bad after sales service

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    image stabilization is weak

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    LCD screen is difficult to view in bright light

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