1. 5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 2.5-inch high-angle LCD display with Power LCD function; 10x image-stabilized optical zoom
3. High-sensitivity mode (up to ISO 1600) reduces motion blur; Unlimited Consecutive Shooting at 3 frames per second
4. The Venus Engine III reduces release time lag to as little as 0.006 seconds
5. Powered by Lithium-ion battery pack (included); stores images on SD memory cards

Customer Review :

Easy

Have had this camera for several years and have not had any problems. I definately enjoy having it and would definately buy again. It has lasted through things I thought would definately destroy electronics.

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Fits prefectly into a needed niche

I bought my 1st TZ1 2 years ago, and have made sure I have at least 1 near me at all times.
I have bought, used, gifted and had stolen 6 of these cameras to date.

This camera filled a void in my camera world perfectly, as I have 2 Canon G-Series for anticipated shooting, and had a few smaller digitals that I would use for everyday work/misc pictures. This camera has been great.

Pros:
When I received my first TZ1, the first thing I did was extend the full zoom and shoot some stabilized pics. They were great and I was amazed. Zoom blur was gone even at 10x!!

Then I shot a stablized video, and while its was not perfect, it was better than my non-stabilized 12x video camera!! Unlike other "picture" camras, you can use the zoom while you are taking a video, and the was a compact camera 1/4 the size!! Out went my video camera.

This camera will fit into my pocket when on a work site, and take every picture I need. I use it almost daily.

Colors are good and saturation is above what I expected from a compact super-zoom.

I was able to buy an underwater case from Panasonic reasonably for this camera as well. It works perfectly, and due to the cameras small initial size, even with the case it is not too big to haul around the Ocean. The underwater pics it took are excellent, and the flash works pretty well too!! A great bonus!!

This is a very very versatile picture and video camera.

Cons:

The battery life is only fair, and the small S007 batteries seem to fail totally in too short of a period of time.
Replacements of both Lumix brand and aftermarkets have been no better. There is a limited expectation for such a small camera/mega-zoom/battery combo, but this should be better.

Flash effectiveness and dependability has been spotty, especially with the last 2 cameras. While I did not expect an amazing flash, the overall flash results are a bit weak. The first 2 I owned flashed well and about as expected, however lately I have had a couple of flash-sync issues that are bothersome. Could be the used/refurb purchases.

Summary:

I rated the camera 5 stars because its issues do not outweigh its advantages at all. There is no perfect camera or woman out there, or everyone would own or want only that one.

This camera fills my compact camera need wonderfully, and even gets used as our primary video camera.
I was a little sad when the newer models went to a wider angle 10x and gave up light efficiency (f2.8 to f3.3) for it. I prefer this f2.8 lens much better, with clearer low light pictures indoor.
This would be a perfect entry camera for a novice, or a student, or a grandparent.
I am glad to see other Mfg's following Panasonics lead in this arena. This is a wonderful little camera.







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An excellent value in digital cameras

I bought a TZ1S in 2007 and used it for three years. For no obviouos reason it quit working. So I replaced it with a $68 used version. My local camera repairman doesn't think much of these cameras, but I've made excellent photographs with them.

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Years Later, Still Works Well

I bought this camera a few years back, back when it was still being produced. Through heavy research I decided it looked like the one for me, and haven't ever, not to this day after thousands of pictures, been disappointed much by it. Still viable as a point-and-shoot for day-to-day applications; it takes pictures that look quite good on a computer screen, even as a desktop on a modern monitor, though that is near its resolution limit and noise becomes visible but not prevalent. I don't print my pictures so I cannot tell how they come out.

Though 5 megapixels never looked outstanding, it's plenty for almost all applications, and with the lower resolution it can store upwards of 700 pictures on a 2 GB memory card. The screen is good-sized and adequately bright even for direct sunshine, and it looks good too. Menus are simple and fairly intuitive as are most controls. Burst mode seems to work well enough, and the self-timer takes three shots rapid-fire, so at least one will turn out well. The Starry Sky mode is useful for its intended purpose but also works much better for night time landscapes than the Night Landscape mode which tops out at 8-sec. exposure; Starry Sky can be set to a 15-, 30-, or 60-second exposure. Video can only be recorded in VGA or the smaller QVGA sizes, but at 30 fps it looks good given its size. Battery life is pretty good and the battery holds out well over the years.

On the down side, it's got flaws. Macro mode can't seem to focus very close at all, though that could be due to my camera's age. Though manual settings exist, they are very limited and do not include a manual focus. Also, the low light performance isn't impressive, and the flash has a short range inside of which everything is washed out and outside of which everything is dark. Though 10x zoom is nice, it is useless for distant scenery, but that's the result of haze and I see no way that could be avoided. The image stabilization may be inferior to most modern cameras but works well for my purposes. If your lens cap isn't tethered, it's easy to lose and expensive to replace.

All and all, it's a good camera that has served me well over the years and still shows little sign of wear. Though I have been looking at replacing it, I haven't yet, and likely won't for a while yet, and even when I do it will be because of the newer features and my increasing demand for a very high quality shot, but to be honest, I will have to spend quite a lot to get a device capable of producing a better picture than this one. So, If you buy it, you will like it, and it will serve you well for years to come. Just don't lose the lens cap!

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Amazing camera!

This camera is capable of such amazing quality photos! For a camera that only has 5megapixals (?), the photos come out with such clarity and accurate color and shadows. I can take professional quality pictures that are sometimes up to par with my friends' $1000 professional cameras! My mom is an artist and bought this camera to take pictures of her artwork and art subjects because it takes "true color" photographs, meaning the color that comes out in the pictures was the actual color she saw with her own eyes. Many other cameras at similar price wash out the color a lot or make the picture look very grainy. I love this camera!!

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1. 14.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, freezeproof to 14 degrees, and dustproof
3. Records HD video in 720p Motion JPG
4. 4x optical zoom; Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included); includes protective silicone jacket

Editorial Review :

Thin and spry, the Panasonic DMC-TS10 14 Megapixel Lumix Digital Camera is designed for all your adventures. Simple to use, the TS10 is perfect for active users and rugged travelers. Tour the world with the TS10!

Featuring a flat, slim profile, and a folded optics design with a 4x optical zoom lens, the new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX TS10 is waterproof up to 10 feet, shockproof to 5 feet, dustproof and freezeproof to 14 F. For even further protection, the LUMIX TS10 comes with a silicone jacket to help prevent scratches.

Panasonic's popular Intelligent Auto (iA) mode makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos by offering a full suite of shooting-assist functions. The LUMIX TS10 makes it extremely easy for consumers to engage this setting, with a dedicated iA button on the top of the camera. The MEGA O.I.S. helps reduce blur due to hand-shake and the Intelligent ISO control prevents a moving subject from being blurred by optimizing the shutter speed and ISO sensitivity setting, to produce sharp, clear images. Human faces are captured in focus and with correct exposure using the Face Detection mode and unwanted red-eyes are digitally corrected and backlight compensation automatically adjusted. Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects one of six Scene Modes - Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Sunset - that best suits the shooting situation. The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before pressing a shutter button halfway. The LUMIX TS10 can also shoot High Definition video in 720p Motion JPG.

The TS10 is ready to perform with your lifestyle. Features:

Auto exposure and focus modes 720p HD movie mode Up to 4320x3240 still 2.7 LCD Recording Media - Built-in Memory / Optional SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card recommended Interface - AV Output (NTS

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1. Included Accessories - 2x AA Oxyride Batteries, Strap, Video and USB Cables
2. 7.2-Megapixel, up to 3072x2304 still resolution, QuickTime Motion JPEG 848x480 at 30 fps
3. Built-in 27MB - We recommend purchasing an optional 1GB SD or SDHC Memory Card for practical usage
4. 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom 7 elements in 6 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses/3 Aspherical surfaces)
5. Wide Aperture Range - F2.8/F8 (2 steps) / Tele F5/F14 (2 steps)

Editorial Review :

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS70S 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Image Stabilized Zoom. 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints. 3x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display. Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light. Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second. Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards; 27MB internal memory.

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exchange

received replacement due to product shipped not exactly the correct model.
Customer service was perfect. Absolutely no complaints.

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NO SOUND ON MOVIES

Have not even tried the camera, yet. I am disgusted that the movie mode has no audio. What the hell were they thinking??

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Great bargain, excellent quality

After quite a bit of research, I purchased this camera for my wife for Mother's Day. Since I've waited five months to write this review, I can say that this camera has been used almost daily. It's small enough where it's always in her purse, ready for pictures whenever our 4 year old daughter is up to something worth capturing. She's used it indoors, outdoors, in darkness, at the beach, in bright sunlight, and photographing fireworks. If there's a point-and-shoot situation, this camera has been there. I have to say that it's really easy to take great pictures with this camera. It operates smoothly, feels good in your hand, focuses well, and works with all our SD memory cards. Definitely one of the best cameras I've ever purchased.

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Fantastic entry level camera

I was looking for a cheap point and shoot for taking pics for Ebay. I'm a camera noob and wanted a camera that could do what a point and shoot should. I wanted to take it out of the box and snap pics. I started witha Sony DSC S700. I was extremely dissapointed. That camera has no image stabilizer. Unless you have surgeons hands, don't bother. This Panasonic does have an image stabilizer. The quality of pics it takes beats the Sony's hands down. You do need to read the manual. This camera has a boat-load of features. THere's multiple scene modes such as candlelight, beach, snow, sports etc. There's a macro mode for close-up shots. It has a movie mode for short filming. The Sony's shutter button required too much effort, and caused camera movement, the Panasonic's does not. Press half-way to focus, and full to snap. There's a high angle mode. That makes it easier to see the large lcd screen when holding the camera above your head. Zooming in and out is easy with a separate button on the top of the camera. When shooting, an icon tells you if your hand is moving to much, so you can attempt to stabilize the shot. The image stabilizer works well. You can navigate easily thru the menus. When turning the jog dial, the lcd screen indicates what mode your in. The camera takes fairly good low-light pics. There is some graininess, but it's not too bad. You will want to spend more if you plan to take a lot of night-shots tho. The onboard photo-editing is limited. Red-eye removal, crop, rotate and that's about it. There's a shooting mode that eliminates red-eye by pausing the shutter after the flash goes off. It works very well. The included software is very basic, serious photographers will want 3rd party software. There's Intelligent ISO(in shutter opening) mode which will automatically enable or disable the flash based on ambient light. Very handy! If the flash causes glare, you can force it off easily. There's a wealth of info on the lcd screen. There's a pictograph of incoming light to help you avoid glare,etc. Indicators for OIS on, # of shots on the memory card etc. I paid $90 for this camera. For that kind of money, it's a screaming bargain. On the Sony, you have to go to nearly $200 to get an image stabilizer. The OIS on this camera is indespensible. I love this camera, an recommend it highly to anyone wanting a budget model. That being said, this isn't a professional camera, so if that's what you want look elsewhere.

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nice cam

i had this camera for over a year and it is still going strong. it has been drop many times and hardly a scratch. it works well and it uses any AA batery. i lost the cable though so if anyone can tell me the exact cable so i can buy it on amazon will be great.its easy to use and easy to handle no complaints.

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1. 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3.6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
4. Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
5. Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards; 27MB internal memory

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The DMC-FX30 is a remarkably slim and super-stylish camera than previous models. The body features a distinctive finish with a different texture to match its cool design and lightweight. The 7.2 Megapixel DMC-FX30 houses a 28mm wide-angle f/2.8 Leica DC lens with seven elements in six groups. The DMC-FX30 is equipped with a bright 3.6x optical zoom lens (equivalent to a 28mm to 100mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes. Use the Extra Optical Zoom when you want to pull the subject in just a little closer. With this powerful zooming function, you can easily capture and magnify distant subjects. Low Energy Consumption Venus Engine III reduces noise level for crisp, clear images ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 (High Sensitivity Mode 3200) White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen and White Set Self-Timer - 2 & 10 seconds Recording Format - JPEG and DPOF corresponding Built-in-Flash - Auto, Auto & Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync & Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Dimensions - Width 3.74 x Height 2.04 x Depth 0.87 inch (94.9 x 51.9 x 22.0 mm) Weight - 154 grams (0.34 pounds) with Battery and SD Memory Card

Customer Review :

greatest little camera EVER!!!!

I knew how this camera worked. My boyfriend had one just like it a few years back, so I was obsessed in getting it myself. But in the meantime, the great little camera I knew turned into an even greater camera. Now it makes movies and has a lot of little features that help you take amazing pictures. In three words: I Love It! Always keep it in my purse handy. It's just the greatest little cam I ever had, and people just love my pictures.

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lumix camera

great deal at $166. not as intuitive to use until you get used to wheel to set modes. i cannot see small symbols on wheel without glasses. screen is nice and big, but lack of viewfinder makes it harder for outdoor shots in sunlight. excellent battery life. fabulous quality pictures with no blur. excellent auto fill in flash for backlit outdoor shots. very pleased with it.

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Nice camera :)

This camera is good for the price I got it for. It's easy to use and I love the color! The outside also has a nice rubbery type texture that feels nice and makes it easier to handle. I wouldn't see myself paying over $200 for it since now you can find some nice 10mp cameras for not much more than that. But overall it's a good camera. The video quality on it is also not bad. If you can find it for under $200 I say go for it!

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LUMIX DMC-FX30T 7.2MP

Super good purchase. Compact camera with tons and TONS of functions. Very intuitive operating system (had no need for user guide reference). Very good quality photos and unexpectedly for videos also. I liked the inteli-ISO function for low lighting conditions. Best of all, it felt like it had the best price in the market for what I got. I'd definitely recommend this item.

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Superb build quality, responsive camera, great lens.

Build quality on the FX30 is exemplary. This camera is dense, feels hefty for its size when picked up, unlike many similar cameras that feel like a piece of plastic. This is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is fast and very responsive in operation. The lens is simply fantastic, 28mm (effective) wide angle is rare among such cameras. The lens is sharp edge to edge with very little, if any, in the way of distortion and chromatic aberration. Certainly, the lens is better than the sensor (and processing). The wide aperture (f/2.8) at the wide angle is great for low light [The lenses on the TZ3 and TZ4 are not as fast].
The flash is weak [all manufacturers are sadly underpowering the flash in order to gain on the "shots per battery charge" scale.]. Some hints: In low light, including indoor shots with flash, use the wide angle (zoom out) to make use of the f/2.8 aperture, and you'll get less dark underexposed pictures. Stick with ISO 100 and 200. Keep ISO 400 for emergencies, but never go beyond 400. In auto-ISO mode, you can limit the max ISO. You probably read a lot about image noise. Yes, it is there, but you will not see it in 4x6 or 8x10 prints. You won't see it on a typical 20" monitor (12"x16") unless you view 1:1 which amounts to viewing a 24"x36" print.

Optical image stabilization is very effective indeed. Video is very good.

I gave it 4/5 stars for: 1) Lack of full manual controls, 2) sensor noise and processing could be better.

Newer models like the FX33 and FX35 are essentially the same camera.

The more expensive TZ3 and TZ4 lack the f/2.8 aperture (they max at f/3.3).

If you like the size and build-quality of the FX30, but want a much better picture-taking machine look at the LX3. It has a larger sensor, manual controls, RAW, and a 24-60mm (equiv) f/2-2.8 lens. The LX3 is destined to be a big hit.

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1. 5 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
3. 14MB built-in memory
4. Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by 2 AA-size batteries

Customer Review :

Worked well - until it stopped working!

I have had this camera for about 2 years.

It is easy to use although the red-eye removal is poor and pictures are somewhat grainy.

We treat our cameras nice.
One morning we could not use it any more since we got a blank display. This problem went away if one pushed up on the lens. I am now looking for a new camera. I am amazed that Panasonic is still selling this for $110 when others are offering better products for cheaper price.

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I'm IN LOVE WITH THIS CAMERA !

I've had this camera for two years and I absolutely love it. I'm not a big electronics geek who has to have the latest and best of everything that's new on the market, but this camera has given me 2 full years of enjoyment without any problems and it has taken some incredible pictures for internet use and also just for family.

It has a video and sound feature which has been a lot of fun. I love the size. It is really well-made and easy to use. I accidentally bumped it the other day and now the lense is stuck in one position, so I am just going to get another one just like this one because there is really nothing that I don't like about this camera and some other camera's with higher megapixels don't have as much zoom as this one.

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Works like a charm!

This product performs perfectly. The image stabilization technology is simply amazing. I have an "essential tremor" and this camera completely "cures" the shakes. The optics seem top notch.

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Works great!

My husband already owned one of these and enjoys it, so we bought one for his mother (in 2006). It's quality has been outdone due to technology advancing so fast. So aside from being 5MP, it's a great camera with many functional settings (like most digital cameras). It's fairly durable, comfortable in the hand, and easy to use. We still use it today, mainly for our riskier activities so that if it does happen to break, we're not out anything other than an older camera. If you're looking a good camera this is a nice way to go, however, I would go with a newer version that has a higher quality resolution.

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excellent choice

I'm just a point and shoot guy. I don't use all the fancy settings on this camera and I only glanced at the manual. The pics are awesome. I've gotten numerous compliments on my photos with very little thought and effort on my part. The colors are accurate and vivid. The feature I find most useful is the quick set up time between activation and ready to shoot. No problems in the year I've had it.

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