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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 / DMC-ZS7

Based on 47 reviews

Excellent:

20
Good:

22
Average:

5
Bad:

0

Pros

GPS for geotagging, Highresolution 3" LCD, Fast shooting speeds, Good image quality
Solid image quality, even in low light. Wide and long zoom (25-300mm). GPS for geotagging photos. High-res 3-inch LCD. Stereo audio recording in video mode. Fast shot-to-shot speeds.
Embeds location details in HD videos too. Landmarks library spans 73 countries. Long 300shot battery life prevents GPS drain.
The Venus Engine HD II technology supports the recording of HD images.
The Panasonic Lumix ZS7 has the highest powered zoom and amazing picture quality.
Manual exposure control; multi aspect ratio sensor; GPS works for geotagging; quick performance; good image quality.
Solid, wellbuilt camera with plenty of creative control
Very good photo quality at low ISOs, Packs a 12X, 25 300 mm lens into a small, wellbuilt package, Optical image stabilization (new and improved), Beautiful 3inch LCD display with excellent resolution and outdoor / low light visibility, Manual exposure con
Compact and attractive body design, 12x Leica Elmar zoom with 25-300mm range, Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) (supposedly better than previous generation), High resolution LCD, Extensive autofocus modes, include face recognition, Aspect rati...

Cons

Average low-light shooting ability
Proprietary USB port, Expensive, Short battery life w/ GPS
Price is on the high side. Offers shorter focal length than less-expensive competitors. Proprietary USB port.
Occasionally misidentified landmarks. Make sure camera resets GPS coordinates, or you’ll get info from your last trip. Have to dig through menus to turn GPS on.
The shutter speed was nothing extraordinary on this camera.
Low light pictures are quite poor and could use some work.
Design hasn't changed from previous TZ shooters; a bit heavy.
AVCHD lit format needs specific software
Image quality, especially at higher ISOs, is not as good as its predecessor, Heavy noise reduction smudges fine details, even at low ISOs, and especially at ISO 400 and above, Highlight clipping is fairly common, Redeye a problem, though I'm not sure.
Flash may be too close to grip for some hands, Zooming is too jerky for precise composition, Sprawling Menu system, Highlights often blown, Yellows are noticeably undersaturated and have a green or orange tint, more noticeable when printed, Some corner...
No altitude or compass details from GPS, Landmark database not upgradeable, Pressing shutter won't exit playback. Need to switch.

By GadgetSpeak on March 21, 2011

Panasonic do two ranges of cameras the ones that could even be called professional and can be seen being used by keen amateurs, they also do a Lumix range that look like ‘point and shoot’ but have far more...

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By Funkyfresh on January 07, 2011

Friday, 07 January 2011 20:53 The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is just about the perfect point and shoot camera. It’s small, built well, takes great pics and has much improved video capabilities over previous Lumix cameras. We like how Panasonic went...

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By EISA on January 01, 2011

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 represents a big step forward for the company’s TZ series. Beyond all the auto and user-selectable specialised scene options - with new Pinhole and Film Grain modes - the TZ10 offers the more traditional P/S/A/M...

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By Stuff.tv on September 10, 2010

A solid performer and super-simple to use, but lacks the exceptional killer feature it needs to beat Sony’s HX5V...

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By IT Reviews on August 31, 2010

The DMC-TZ10 looks superb and is solidly built with all manner of hardware features. On the downside it is rather expensive and we have to wonder about the sense of keeping the GPS on permanently as it hammers the battery. Panasonic - DMC-TZ10 price...

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By G4tv.com on August 30, 2010

Video Review: Featuring an ultra wide angle lenses with a compact size, the Panasonic DMC-ZS7 is a hybrid of high quality and features. Chris Hardwick and Alison Haislip review its Intelligent Resolution Technology, geo-tagging ability and HD video...

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By TechReviewSource on August 26, 2010

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a 12.1-megapixel digital camera that has many things going for it: good image quality, a powerful zoom, GPS for geotagging, and more. It definitely doesn't lack features, and with its rather steep price, it's a...

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By PC Mag on August 25, 2010

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is the most expensive pocket superzoom of the pack, but it does deliver solid shots, even in low light, along with a handsome feature set for the discerning photographer. Buy it...

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By Wired on July 21, 2010

The GPS-enabled Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a great camera to bring with you on the road. No it won’t lead you to safety if you’re lost in the Himalayas — it might not even get you home from a trip the mall — but it will geotag your...

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By Good Gear Guide on July 14, 2010

Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-TZ10 is one of the most feature-packed and versatile point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market. It ships with a big lens, it has lots of automatic features that make it easy to use as well manual modes for when you want to...

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