The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 is a long zoom digital camera with 5MP resolution, a 2.5-in. high resolution (207K pixels) LCD monitor (no viewfinder) and easy-to-use Scene Modes. It features 10x optical zoom on a Leica lens with the image stabilization that has made Panasonic digital camera famous. The lens focuses as close as 5 cm (2 in.) in macro mode. Shutter speed ranges from 8 - 1/2000 sec. and, using Starry Sky mode, you can go down to 15, 30, or 60 sec.
LetsGoDigital have a full review posted of the TZ1 and had this to conclude-
“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 innovations as Panasonic has done with the Lumix TZ1 digital camera. The handy Panasonic Lumix TZ1 is the ideal solution for photographers who want more zoom but do not want to sacrifice the compact format or user-friendly aspects. If, however, you want more than a completely automatic camera, you would be better off looking at the Lumix FZ series of digital cameras.”
Read the review of the DMC-TZ1
2 users commented in " DMC Lumix Panasonic TZ1 Review "
Follow-up comment rss or Leave a Trackbackjim rice “Schmakt” (Davidson, NC USA) says-
As a non-photographer with shaky hands, this camera has been fabulous. Just got back from a trip to Europe, and my pictures look great. The camera was easy to carry (great size and weight), and easy to point and shoot. I didn’t have a power convertor for Amsterdam, however, so I was forced to rely on only the fully charged battery I had when I got there - and it lasted me for more than a week. I was VERY impressed.
Todd Schwarz
I looked around awhile and decided that I did want something with good optical zoom. I’m not an expert photographer, but I want good, consistent pictures and the flexibility to zoom when I need to. I’ve taken about 200 pics so far and I’m very happy with my choice. It’s easy to carry and I don’t have to pack some big, huge thing around on climbing and hiking trips. The only thing I can complain about is the lens cap…but I understand why it’s a compromise with this camera. If you have to have a viewfinder rather than the LCD, don’t buy it. The myriad of presets make the necessity for manual controls really unnecessary. Don’t hesitate to buy this one if you want a small, easy to use camera with 10X optical zoom and image stabilization.