Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review at Digit.no
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“The price may seem high for a 5 MP camera, but considering a 10x Leica zoom lens with optical stabiliser (35- 350 mm f/2,8-4,2 eqv.), a comparable lens for an SLR camera would cost far more. Besides, its construction makes the camera exceptionally small and light weight, almost like a normal compact camera. It also has an attractive, comfortable and ergonomic design, and appears to be quite robust. Despite its amazing zoom range, the optical performance is very good. The only weaknesses worth mentioning are considerable colour fringing and soft edge sharpness at full telephoto. The overall image quality is surprisingly good, with accurate colours, reliable exposure and white balance controls, and insignificant image noise. Speeds and general camera performance is slightly above average, but the lack of an eye-level viewfinder is deplorable, as the LCD screen is very hard to see in bright sunlight. The TZ1 features numerous useful functions for demanding users, but lacks some advanced features, like RAW format, manual controls, individual parameter settings etc. Overall, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 is an amazing camera for a wide range of photographic situations, and is highly recommended for wildlife and nature lovers who wants to travel light.”
Website: Digit.no - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review