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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30

10 Feb 2012
Overall rating 8/10

Equipped with LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, the 14.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ30 covers a 24mm ultra wide-angle of view, and offers a built-in GPS function.

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Performance:
8
Design:
7.5
Features:
8
User-Friendliness:
8
Value:
8
THE GOOD
20x Leica optical zoom lens
Good image stabilization performance even at telephoto end
Has PASM modes
Built-in GPS receiver
3-inch touchscreen
THE BAD
LCD screen quality isn't the best
Images a bit soft even at low ISOs
Noise is a problem from ISO 400
Small buttons

Product Specification

Effective pixels 14.1 megapixels
Sensor 1/2.33-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor
Lens
  • LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
  • Focal length: 4.3-86mm (24-480mm in 35mm equiv.)
ISO rating
  • Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
  • High Sensitivity Mode (ISO1600 - 6400)
Zoom ratio 20x Optical Zoom
Image Stabilization POWER O.I.S. (On with Active Mode (Only for Motion Picture) / Off)
Aperture range F3.3 - F6.4
Shutter speed Approx. 15 - 1/2,000 sec
Auto Focus Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23-area) / 1-area / Spot / Touch Area
Exposure Control Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV step, ±2 EV
Display 3.0-inch, 460,000 dots, TFT Touchscreen LCD
Storage type
  • Approx. 12MB internal memory
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
Connectivity mini HDMI, AV Output, USB2.0 High Speed
Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 895 mAh)
Dimensions 104.9 x 58.9 x 28.2mm (W x H x D)
Weight 206g (including battery and memory card)

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