Panasonic DMC-TZ7 Camera Features

Panasonic has launched its new DMC-TZ7 hybrid camera that brings together the functionality of a high-end compact and camcorder together in one body.

The camera offers similar functions to other cameras in the TZ range including a 10-megapixel resolution, 3-inch high-res LCD screen, 12x optical zoom (or up to 21.4x in 3mp resolution) and 25mm ultra-wide angle lens, but also adds in AVCHD Lite motion picture recording.

Panasonic Lumix TZ7 records HD motion image

The Panasonic DMC-TZ7 is the first digital camera in the world with the ability to record motion images in AVCHD Lite. The ADCHD Lite makes possible the long term recording of motion images in high definition. The well-considered operational command layout including an independent movie recording button makes the Lumix DMC-TZ7 a true hybrid – a single model that performs admirably as both a digital camera and digital camcorder while achieving smooth, easy operation in both modes.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 offers Intelligent Auto mode

The DMC-TZ7 includes Panadonic’s Interlligent Auto mode, which has been a hallmark of their range of Lumix cameras. This feature now includes Face Recognition, a new function which “remembers” faces from previous shots and prioritises focus and exposure in future shots, thus giving you sharp, clear images of your loved ones in group photos. Also present in the DMC TZ7 is “movie mode”, whereby the Panasonic TZ7 camera will automatically choose the most appropriate scene for your shot. It helps to correct handshake, focus and brightness problems – making iA mode your one-stop solution to capture beautiful still and motion images.

Enjoy images and movies on the 3″ LCD screen

The adoption of AVCHD Lite lets users enjoy watching not only still images but also HD movies just inserting the SDHC/SD memory card from the camera in the VIERA Image Viewer (built-in SDHC/SD Memory Card slot) on a VIERA HDTV to start playback. Alternatively, simply connect the Panasonic DMC-TZ7 digital camera via an optional mini-HDMI cable to a VIERA Link-equipped TV and use the TV’s remote control to run slideshows including both still and motion images in the timeline. The Lumix TZ7 features a 3-inch, high resolution 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle, improving visibility during recording and playback. Despite its superior lens specifications and functionality, the Panasonic TZ7 is smaller and lighter than its predecessors, making it easier to bring with you on your travels. Enjoy stunning photos and HD videos from 25mm wide-angle to 12x telephoto – the DMC-TZ7 is your ideal travel partner delivering ultimate performance in a pocket-sized body.

Panasonic TZ7 features an ultra wide-angle Leica DC lens

The Panasonic Lumix TZ7 digital camera features a high-quality Leica DC Vario Elmar 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm in 35mm film equivalence, is almost inconceivable in such a small, lightweight camera. Comprising 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, and utilizing new lens material in its design, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body while passing Leica’s stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance. The Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 21.4x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer without deteriorating the image quality.

In addition, there are a number of additional great features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7.