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35 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
10X optical zoom lens, thin camera body, good image quality outdoors, very good IS technology, LCD is sharp and bright
Battery life is a problem, shutter lag can be an annoyance, maximum resolution is less than in similarly priced models, no viewfinder, no manual features
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 offers a 10X optical zoom lens and a sub-$300 price tag, something that isnt common among consumer-level digital cameras. Its resolution doesnt quite match some other models in this price range, however.The DMC-TZ1s 5.0 ...
Low Price
Simplicity
Good Image Stabilization
10x Zoom
Lack of manual control
Zoom control is balky
Poor flash performance
Noisy image quality
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 was released last year at a time when the ultra-zoom market was beginning to expand and consumers were looking for compact options. The 5-megapixel TZ1 filled that niche, but since its release better cameras have stepped int...
Abstract: The Panasonic TZ1 introduces a 10X optical zoom lens in a compact camera as did the Nikon Coolpix S4 before it. Only Panasonic did it without all the poor image quality and poor ergonomics which put down the Nikon S4. Image quality is only average, mo...
Dual-mode optical image stabilization reduces camera shake in both long zoom and low shooting shooting
10x Leica zoom ranges from 35-350mm with a maximum 50x digital zoom
An effective ISO 1,600 Scene mode among 16 Scene modes
Large, 2.5 inch LCD
16:9 w...
No Manual exposure mode or Shutter/Aperture Priority modes
Larger than most compact digicams, if smaller than most long zooms
LCD monitor is not accurate
Limited flash range
Arrow buttons instead of a four-way controller
Terrible lens flare destroys co...
The Panasonic Lumix TZ1 is a nice little camera at a great price, with a 10x, optically stabilized zoom lens, high ISO Scene mode, and large LCD. The large 2.5-inch LCD screen, while less accurate than most, is great for sharing your photos with friend...
Abstract: The TZ1 is a hard camera to pigeon-hole into one category. Its a high zoom camera like a bridge camera but doesnt have the large and chunky body like others in that family. At the same time you can hardly call the TZ1 a compact, being a bit too wide...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 is a surprisingly compact Mega zoom digital camera that comes from an unexpected source in the photo trade. It is striking that so many manufacturers whose background is not in photography are coming up with photographic inn...
Abstract: This Coolpix camera has a 36-126mm equivalent f/2.7-5.3 zoom with wide apertures at short zoom settings for faster shutter speeds. Surprisingly, the highest ISO level is only 400. Hence, this would not be the best choice for someone who wants to shoot ...
Bottom line, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 is a joy to use, but with a few downsides. It's an easy to use camera and has a nice 10x optical zoom with image stabilization, especially given its size. A nice set of scene modes provides plenty of options fo...
Unique compact with 10x image stabilized zoom, Good resolution, surprisingly sharp folded optics lens, Bright, breezy punchy results out of camera, High quality construction, Highly versatile 35-350mm zoom range, Good shot-to-shot speed, Reliable white ba...
Noise - and heavy noise reduction - make ISO 200+ usable only for small prints, Noise visible in shadow areas even at ISO 80, No manual control of shutter speed or aperture, Some metering issues, particularly in backlit scenes, Default contrast and satura...
Putting aside all talk of noise reduction and other image quality metrics I should firstly say that I really liked the DMC-TZ1; it offers a unique twist on the popular super zoom concept, and having such a huge focal range in an (almost) pocketable ...
Huge 10x optical zoom for a compact, Optical Image Stabilisation, Good build quality, Widescreen videos with anamorphic TV output
Noise levels high even at low sensitivity, Little or no manual control, Smearing on High Sensitivity mode, Ultimate image quality beaten by some compacts
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 verdict While the Lumix TZ1’s neither the slimmest nor sexiest compact on the market, it’s nothing short of remarkable to find a 10x optical zoom lens in there. The flexibility and convenience of having such a long reac...
