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. If you don’t want the bother of tons of manual controls, this one might be for you.
DigitalCameraInfo have a full review posted of the TZ1 and had this to conclude-

"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 into the market. Snapshooters should be very happy to have a long zoom lens that can fit in a coat pocket. We like the lens quality, but we think Panasonic’s excellent image stabilization takes much of the credit for making the long zoom useful for casual shooters. Though it’s not the camera for enthusiasts who want to experiment and take control of the process, at a budget price, it doesn’t need to be. This easy to use digital camera doesn’t provide stellar image quality, but has a good interface and concept."

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Product Features

  • 5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
  • 2.5-inch high-angle LCD display with Power LCD function; 10x image-stabilized optical zoom
  • High-sensitivity mode (up to ISO 1600) reduces motion blur; Unlimited Consecutive Shooting at 3 frames per second
  • The Venus Engine III reduces release time lag to as little as 0.006 seconds
  • Powered by Lithium-ion battery pack (included); stores images on SD memory cards