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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1


$270.00 Released July, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:8x optical zoom. Records video in 720p high definition. Optical image stabilization.

The Cons:No manual shutter or aperture controls. USB out only - no direct AV connections. Olympic version comes at a ridiculous premium (about $330US).

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 is a compact digital camera released in 2009 as a younger, less-featured competitor to the high-powered TZ series. It is built with a more compact frame, yet still equipped with a high-powered 8x optical zoom.

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At its core is a 25mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens that Panasonic boasts as being the first ever aspherical AND spherical lens ever produced in the industry. This combined with the 12.1-megapixel CCD allow the DMC-ZR1 to effectively capture shots from both wide landscapes and tight indoor environments in up to a 1920x1080 HD resolution. Included also is high-definition, motion-picture recording up to 1280x720p at 30fps. The most promoted feature of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 is its wide-array of ADVANCED picture-taking technology: Intelligent Auto Mode, Advanced Face Recognition, Optical Image Stabilizer, AF Tracking, and a myriad of Scene Modes.

Features

  • Compact Digital Camera
  • LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens
  • HD Pictures/Video
  • Intelligent Auto Mode
  • Advanced Face Recognition
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • AF Tracking
  • Scene Modes
  • Night-Friendly
  • Intelligent ISO Control
  • Intelligent Exposure
  • High-Speed Shooting Mode

Specifications

  • Sensor: 12.1-megapixel CCD
  • Image (Max): 1920x1080
  • Film (Max): 1280x720p
  • File Formats: JPEG, QuickTime
  • Lens: 8x optical zoom
  • ISO Sensitivty: 80 - 1600
  • Shutter Speed: 8-1/2000 sec
  • Self Timer: 2, 10 sec
  • LCD: 2.7" TFT LCD
  • Connectivity: USB, AV, miniHDMI, DC
  • Storage: SD, SDHC, 50MB Internal
  • Power: Li-ion, AC

Color Options

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Red
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | White
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Blue
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Black
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Silver

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Pros
  • 3

    8x optical zoom

  • 2

    records video in 720p high definition

  • 2

    optical image stabilization

  • 2

    easy to use

  • 2

    affordable price

  • 2

    lightweight and compact

  • 2

    great image quality

  • 1

    available in a special red Vancouver 2010 Olympics version

  • 1

    Great support from PANA

Cons
  • 2

    no manual shutter or aperture controls

  • 2

    USB out only - no direct AV connections

  • 1

    Olympic version comes at a ridiculous premium (about $330US)

  • 1

    Top mounted mic

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