Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera

rating: 4.25

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera recording, a powerful 6x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 37-222mm on a 35mm film camera) and convenient AA battery operation. plus a bright, easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera Overview

The Panasonic DMC-LS80 Lumix™ digital camera features advanced, yet easy-to-use settings that help even the entry-level digital photographer take great photos. Encased in a compact design and powered by AA batteries, the LS80 offers convenience and increased usability. With a newly developed Lumix DC Vario lens system, 3x optical zoom and 8.1-megapixel high resolution, the LS80 is feature-rich and user-friendly digital camera, all at an affordable price.

The LS80 includes Panasonic's Intelligent LCD technology, which means the brightness of the LCD automatically adjusts as the ambient light level changes. The 2.5-inch Intelligent LCD also comes with 230,000-dot high resolution, so images are clear, bright and easy to see -- regardless whether it is day or night; inside or outside. With its multi-task image processing capability, the Venus Engine III Processor boasts outstanding response time. The Lumix LS80 is High Definition Compatible, are able to take 1920 x 1080 pixel photos, ideal for viewing on wide-screen (16:9) High Definition televisions. In addition to recording standard VGA (640 x 480), the DMC-LS80 can also record WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second. Fitting a wide-screen HDTV perfectly, these wide-aspect motion images make for impressive viewing.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera Features

    * 7.2-Megapixel effective recording
    * Lumix DC Vario lens
    * 6X Optical/4X Digital/24X Total zoom
    * MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization)
    * JPEG resolution up to 3072x2304 pixels
    * Unlimited consecutive shooting
    * Motion image recording/Quick Time motion JPEG (16:9/4:3 at 30 fps/10 fps)
    * 27MB Internal memory
    * SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards
    * 2.5" High-resolution LCD display
    * Autofocus/Auto exposure
    * 18 Scene modes
    * Sensitivity control/White balance settings
    * Built-in flash
    * PictBridge compatible
    * USB interface
    * Extended battery life (Up to 250 pictures)
    * Included Accessories:
          o 2 x AA Oxyride Batteries
          o AV/USB Cables
          o Strap
          o CD-ROM

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera Specs

    * Key Features
          o Camera Effective Pixels: 7.2 Megapixels
          o Optical Image Stabilizer: MEGA O.I.S. (Mode 1/Mode 2)
          o Optical Zoom: 6x
          o Image Sensor:
                + 1/2.5"
                + 7.38 Total Megapixel CCD
                + Primary Color Filter
          o Extra Optical Zoom
                + 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 7.2x for 5 Mega, 9.0x for 3 Mega, 2 Mega, 1 Mega, 0.3 Mega
                + 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 9.0x for 2.5 Mega
                + 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 9.0x for 2 Mega
          o Digital Zoom: 4x (Max. 24x combined with Optical Zoom without Extended Optical Zoom/Max. 36x combined with Extended Optical Zoom)
          o Focal Length: f=6.1-36.6mm (35mm equivalent: 37-222mm)
          o Lens: Lumix DC Vario
          o Lens Construction: 8 Elements in 7 Groups (2 Aspherical Lenses/3 Aspherical Surfaces)
          o Aperture Range:
                + Wide: F2.8/F8 (2 steps)
                + Tele: F4.5/F13 (2 steps)
    * Performance
          o Focusing Area:
                + Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 120cm - infinity
                + Macro, Simple, Intelligent ISO, Motion Image: Wide 5cm/Tele 50cm - infinity
          o AF Metering: 1 point/1 point high speed/3 points high speed/5 points/Spot
          o Focus: Auto Focus System, Normal/Macro (Dial)
          o AF Assist Lamp
          o ISO Sensitivity: Auto/100/200/400/800/1250 (High Sensitivity Mode: 3200)
          o White Balance: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White Set/White Balance Adjustment (150K step, -1500 +1500K) (except for auto set)
          o Exposure: Program AE
          o Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
          o Backlight Compensation (at simple mode)
          o Light Metering: Intelligent Multiple
          o Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)/Rec. Mode:
                + Dial: Normal Picture, Simple, Macro, Moving Picture, Playback, Print, Intelligent ISO
          o Scene Modes: SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Sunset, Pet)
          o Shutter Speed/Shutter System: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
          o Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
          o Self Timer: 10 seconds/2 seconds
          o Auto Review: 1 sec/3 sec
          o Review: 1x/4x/8x
          o Color Mode: Natural/Standard/Vivid/Black & White/Sepia
          o Recording Format:
                + JPEG (Design rule for camera file system based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding
                + Motion image: QuickTime Motion JPEG
          o Image Quality: Fine/Standard
          o Motion Image (Quick Time Motion JPEG):
                + 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels/30 fps, 10 fps
                + 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels/30 fps, 10 fps
    * Recording Image Size (Pixels)
          o 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3072 x 2304/2560 x 1920/2048 x 1536/1600 x 1200/1280 x 960/640 x 480
          o 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3072 x 2048/2048 x 1360
          o 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3072 x 1728/1920 x 1080
          o Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio): 640 x 480, 320 x 240/30 fps, 10fps
          o Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio): 848 x 480/30 fps, 10 fps
    * Convenience
          o Unlimited Consecutive Shooting
          o Easy Zoom
          o Real-time Histograms
          o Composition Guide Lines (2 patterns)
          o Built-in Memory: 27MB
          o Scene Mode Help Screen
          o Auto Angle Detection
          o Travel Date/World Time
          o Text Stamp/Date Stamp
          o Economy Mode
    * Standard Features
          o Built-in Flash Type/Mode:
                + Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction
                + Forced On/Off
                + Wide: 0.5 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
                + Tele: 0.5 - 3.3m (ISO Auto)
          o LCD Monitor:
                + 2.5" Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (115k pixels)
                + Field of view: approx. 100%
                + High Angle LCD Mode
          o Playback Mode:
                + 25 or 9-Thumbnail Display
                + Calendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max)
                + Image Rotation/Slide Show
                + Favorite Pictures
                + Resizing/Trimming/Protection
                + DPOF Print Setting
          o OSD Language: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese
          o Recording Media: Built-in Memory/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
          o Microphone
          o Interface: DC Input, A/V Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
          o Direct Print: PictBridge
          o Color: Black
          o Power Supply:
                + AA Oxyride Battery (Included)
                + AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (Optional)
                + AA Alkaline Battery (Optional)
                + AC Adaptor(Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
          o Battery Life: Up to 250 pictures (CIPA standard) with AA Oxyride Battery (included)
          o Included Software: ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PhotoBase, USB Driver, Lumix Simple Viewer, Photo Fun Studio
          o Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.88" x 2.45" x 1.30"
          o Weight: 0.40 lbs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera user reviews

"I love Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera. I've had quite a few 'point-and-shoot' digital cameras over the years from several different makers (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Casio) and while I enjoyed immensely each and every camera, I must say that this camera is the be...st that I've ever owned. My last camera was a Canon PowerShot A530 (5MP) that I absolutely adored. After seeing some photos from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 on Flickr, I knew I had to have one. I really wanted a 6x zoom and image stabilization but not to spend more than $200. This camera delivers great results and it won't break the bank. I'm not a professional photographer but I know what looks good. Another thing is that this camera is easy to use. The menus are logical and the modes are easily learned. This camera feels very sturdy in your hands. It doesn't feel cheap at all and has just the right mount of weight. I love the compartments. Battery, SD card, and USB have all separate compartments. I hate having to worry about batteries falling out when I change my SD card. The compartment doors are very sturdy and they don't feel horribly fragile either. They're not just hardened rubber like on a lot of other cameras. It may seem like a small thing but to me it's the small touches that make this camera so great. Speaking of small things, there's one gripe I have. You can watch the video playback on the camera but there is no sound while viewing on the camera. Speaking of video, this camera takes GREAT video! The video comes out very clear and the microphone picks up sounds well but doesn't seem to pick up noise. One more thing though, once you zoom while taking video it's fixed when you start recording. But that's really a minor thing IMHO. Look up the photos this camera takes on Flickr. Results are what matters, not reviews, right? All I can say is I'm very happy with this camera and for the price range it cannot be beat in quality and features. Good luck!"

--- bizzyb0t rated: 5

"Very pleased with the quality of the pictures. However, the usb port to upload pictures quit working after only two weeks. My other girls also had this problem with their Lumix cameras that they purchased a year ago. We were hoping Panasonic had fixed the problem with the camera, but unfortunately Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera is doing the same thing. Frustrated that there is no one locally to fix it and we have to send it to IL. We probably would not purchase a Lumix again for this reason."

--- A Customer rated: 4

"I purchased Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera last week I am not quite familiar with it yet I di take a couple of pictures with it but I am a little confused about some of the settings also when you don,t get any instructions with it it makes it a little harder to understand however the pictures were pretty good if you are just wanting to have a camera to take pictures this camera is okay the zoom lense impressed me."

--- ck10 rated: 3

""Well, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera born to kill those Sony W55/W80cameras.Great handling, clever menu access, outstanding quality lensesand CCD, powerful flash in his category.Lets see:Panasonic Lz7 has Leica Elmarit lenses - Sony has Carl Zeiss Tessar (both scored Very Well) - (Lz7) 1 x 1 (w55/w80)Lz7 has 6x optical zoom - Those Sony has only 3x opticalzoom (Lz7 scored double) - (Lz7) 2 x 1 (w55/w80)Lz7 has 4x digital zoom - Those Sony has only 2x opticalzoom (Lz7 scored double - AGAIN !) - (Lz7) 3 x 1 (w55/w80)Lz7 has the NEW Mega O.I.S. (optical+digital stabilizer) -Those Sony has only the ancient (AND SLOW) steady shotengine (fairly decent-digital stabilizer) (Lz7 scored one moretime) - (Lz7) 4 x 1 (w55/w80)Lz7 has the most powerful flash in his category - Sony hasthe weaker flash in that category (Lz7 scored again !) -(Lz7) 5 x 1 (w55/w80)Lz7 runs on Alkaline/oxyride AA batteries (can be foundanywhere!) and regular AA rechargeable NiMH/Lithium Ionbatteries - Sony runs only on stamina rechargeablebatteries. (you will carry a transformer/power cordalways and if you batteries gone dead, better spend some BIGBUCKS to have a spare battery unit or wait 3 hours to takephotos again) (a Huge score) - (Lz7) 6 x 1 (w55/w80)Lz7 can print friendly and directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer, using the included USB cable, Easy !Just plug and print ! - You will need a adapter if you dareto try this with Sony, and dont forget to read a 100 pagesmanual to find how ! (believe me - wont be easy) - (You bet!another score to Panasonic) - (Lz7) 7 x 1 (w55/w80)This Panasonic Camera outperforms easily those W55 an W80and even the (old/new) W90 Sony Camera.Great finish, beautiful Prolooking, well sealed, greathandling, faster shooter on the market. This camera worthevery penny!Greatest price/quality relation on the market.A real bargain"

--- Glhec rated: 5

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