Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 - Black 10.1 MPix 12 x Optical Zoom HD Video

The TZ series packs a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.

TZ7 records HD movies (1280 x 720-pixel) in AVCHD lite, which lets you shoot beautiful HD video with almost twice the recording time compared to the conventional Motion JPEG. Optical zoom can be used when shooting motion images. TZ7 is also the world's first compact camera to feature Dolby digital stereo creator, which records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD video. The wind cut function minimizes distracting sound from the background during audio recording.

iA (Intelligent Auto) mode makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful recordings. Photo iA mode controls MEGA O.I.S. Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition, Intelligent Exposure and AF Tracking. The face recognition function memorizes faces automatically and works to optimize both focus and exposure settings by prioritizing on the registered person's face. Movie iA is also available, controlling MEGA O.I.S. Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection AF/AE, and Intelligent Exposure.

The DMC-TZ7's LCD features a large 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. Lumix's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. It lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.

The Venus Engine HD, with its twin CPUs, has exceptional processing capabilities and low power consumption, enabling both HDMI support and HD movie recording in AVCHD lite. It features effective noise reduction even at high ISO sensitivity levels. Connect to a Panasonic Viera via an HDMI mini-cable, and use Viera Link to run mixed slideshows of still and motion pictures. Or, insert your SDHC/SD memory card into an HDTV equipped with Viera Image Viewer (SD card slot) to playback pictures and movies.

Product Description

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7EB-K - digital camera

Product Type

Digital camera - compact

Dimensions (WxDxH)

10.3 cm x 3.3 cm x 6 cm

Weight

206 g

Colour

Black

Supported Flash Memory

MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Integrated Memory

40 MB

Sensor Resolution

10.1 Megapixel

Shooting Modes

Frame movie mode

Lens System

12 x zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 49.2 mm - f/3.3-4.9

Focus Adjustment

Automatic

Min Focus Range

50 cm

Digital Zoom

4 x

Image Stabiliser

Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

Camera Flash

Built-in flash

Red Eye Reduction

Built-in

Microphone

Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - mono

Display

LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour

Supported Battery

1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )

General

Product Type

Digital camera - compact

Width

10.3 cm

Depth

3.3 cm

Height

6 cm

Weight

206 g

Enclosure Colour

Black

Main Features

Resolution

10.1 Megapixel

Colour Support

Colour

Optical Sensor Type

CCD

Total Pixels

12,700,000 pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution

10,100,000 pixels

Optical Sensor Size

1/2.33"

Light Sensitivity

ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO auto (1600-6400)

Digital Zoom

4 x

Shooting Modes

Frame movie mode

Shooting Programs

Portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, self-portrait, PET, scenery, food, fireworks, panorama assist, night scene, Underwater, sports mode, sunset, candle, beach, snow, high sensitivity, starry sky, soft skin, baby1, baby2, aerial photo, hi-speed burst, clipboard, film grain, pin hole

Special Effects

Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid

Image Stabiliser

Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

Max Shutter Speed

1/2000 sec

Min Shutter Speed

60 sec

Exposure Metering

Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot

Exposure Modes

Programme, automatic

Exposure Compensation

±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps

Auto Exposure Bracketing

3 steps

Face Detection

Built-in

White Balance

Custom, automatic, presets

White Balance Presets

Cloudy, daylight, halogen, shade

Digital Video Format

MJPEG, AVCHD Lite

Still Image Format

JPEG

Continuous Shooting Speed

1.8 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 2.3 frames per second

Video Capture

MPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps , MPEG - 320 x 240 - 30 fps , MPEG - 848 x 480 - 30 fps , AVCHD Lite - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps

Memory / Storage

Supported Flash Memory

MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Integrated Memory

40 MB

Image Storage

JPEG 3648 x 2736 , JPEG 3776 x 2520 , JPEG 3968 x 2232 , JPEG 2560 x 1920 , JPEG 2656 x 1768 , JPEG 2784 x 1568 , JPEG 2048 x 1536 , JPEG 2048 x 1360 , JPEG 1920 x 1080 , JPEG 3072 x 2304 , JPEG 3328 x 1872 , JPEG 3168 x 2112 , JPEG 1600 x 1200 , JPEG 640 x 480 , JPEG 2112 x 1408 , JPEG 2208 x 1248

Camera Flash

Camera Flash

Built-in flash

Flash Modes

Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction

Red Eye Reduction

Built-in

Effective Flash Range

0.6 m - 5.3 m

Features

AF illuminator

Lens System

Type

Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 49.2 mm - f/3.3-4.9

Focal Length

4.1 mm - 49.2 mm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera

25 - 300mm

Focus Adjustment

Automatic

Auto Focus

TTL contrast detection

Auto Focus Points (Zones)

11

Min Focus Range

50 cm

Macro Focus Range

3cm

Lens Aperture

F/3.3-4.9

Optical Zoom

12 x

Zoom Adjustment

Motorised drive

Lens Construction

8 group(s) / 10 element(s)

Lens Manufacturer

Leica

Features

Built-in lens shield, ED glass, aspherical lens

Additional Features

Self Timer

Built-in

Self Timer Delay

10 sec, 2sec

Additional Features

Audio recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, automatic face tracking technology, face detection, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment

Display

Type

LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour

Display Form Factor

Built-in

Display Format

460,000 pixels

Microphone

Type

Microphone - built-in

Microphone Technology

Electret condenser

Microphone Operation Mode

Mono

Connections

Connector Type

1 x USB , 1 x composite video/audio output , 1 x DC power input , 1 x HDMI output

Expansion Slot(s)

1 x SD Memory Card

Software

Software

Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0, ArcSoft MediaImpression

System Requirements for PC Connection

Peripheral Devices

USB port, CD-ROM Drive

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

Battery case, hand strap

Cables Included

USB cable , A/V cable

Power

Power Device

Battery charger - external

Battery

Supported Battery Details

1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature

0 °C

Max Operating Temperature

40 °C