A review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera is available at ephotozine. The Panasonic TZ1 is currently the smallest ultra zoom camera, equipped with a 10x optical zoom lens. The DMC-TZ1 also features 5 megapixels resolutions and a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor, as well as optical image stabilization and high ISO sensitivity for good low light results and reduced blurred photos.

The review conclusion:
“The Lumix TZ1 does offer a lot of features. The 10x zoom, compact body and large clear LCD screen are the kind of features that will get you to part with your hard-earned cash when looking at the camera in a shop.

Unfortunately it also has its less obvious weak points. I was surprised by the levels of noise at all ISO sensitivities, and the image quality at the long end of the zoom is less than I expected from a ‘Leica’ lens. The drop in contrast and soft ethereal look the images have is less than satisfactory for me.

If however the compromises made are worth it for you, this is the only camera of its size with a 10x zoom, then nothing else will do.”

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