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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 30 reviews)
Sales Rank: 122
Category: Photography
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Brand: Panasonic
Label: Panasonic
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Batteries Included: 0
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 47
Minimum Focal Length: 4.7
Maximum Resolution: 8.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 1.4 x 4.1
MPN: DMC-TZ4K
Model: DMC-TZ4K
UPC: 037988987696
EAN: 0037988987696
ASIN: B0011Z6D86
Release Date: March 7, 2008
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| Features:
| • | 8.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints | | • | 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection | | • | New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects | | • | 2.5-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO | | • | Captures images to SD memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, Panasonic's DMC-TZ4 Lumix 8.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 15.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ4 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The Intelligent big bright 2.5" LCD adjusts brightness automatically as the ambient light level changes, so images are clear, bright and easy to see. f=4.6-46mm (35mm equiv - 28-280mm) Focal Length 2.5 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro/Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard - Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 300 Shots (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight -
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 panasonic lumix dmc tz4k July 6, 2008
A first class digital camera for the price. The zeiss lens is certainly a main attraction. Its features assure an excellent result.The one drawback is that there isn't a view finder. It's extremely difficult to size up a photo with the sun on the lcd monitor.
So far, so good July 3, 2008
I have been using this for approximately one month. Very simple to use in auto mode. Good zoom. Pictures are fairly well detailed. To me, simple is good.
Still evaluating, but so far so good June 29, 2008
I have been using this camera for 3 weeks and been very happy with it. Fast focus comparing to my old one(Olympus C-770UZ) and really inteligent automatic mode.Only small dissapointment comes from decreasing resolution of wide angle 16:9 mode, but still looks great on my 42" plasma. So far no problems.
 great little camera June 27, 2008
I have used this on three trips so far. I find that it is easy to take photos in very low light, which I am really pleased with. The varoius scene modes really do work well. The trip function is very useful, telling me which day of the trip I am on every time I take a photo. In fact, I could get more out of my camera if I actually read the manual, but just the basic usage has been great and although it is not ultra-compact, it is very easy to pop into a small purse or to carry on a plane. I wish there were more manual ability available but other than that I am very satisfied.
Great features, but questionable photo quality June 26, 2008
I recently purchased the Lumix TZ4 to replace my Canon A510 which suffered from severe flash recycle lag, which drove me nuts. I was drawn to this Panasonic mainly because of the 10x zoom, which is great.
After using the camera for two weeks now, I find it very easy to use, and the battery life seems good. Indoor shots, with or without flash, come out much better than my Canon.
Video turns out nice, although the microphone does not seem to pick up noise more than a few feet away. I like the different aspect and frame speed options. Be sure and turn off continuous auto focus for video mode, otherwise the camera has a hard time focusing on just one thing and everything turns out blurry.
My only complaint is when I download and view the photos on my computer, I notice what seems to be haze/grain/noise on my outdoor sunny shots. The photos do not appear crisp at all, and I have tried several settings, changing the color mode from standard to natural, as the manual suggests, but with no difference. I did some comparison outdoor shots with the Lumix and the Canon, and the Canon's shots are much sharper and crisper.
I am also slightly annoyed with the cover to the cord ports. It doesn't snap shut or anything and I have found that it is easy to rub my hand against it and it will open.
In the end, I decided to keep the camera, because the Lumix's speed, zoom and other features are still an upgrade from my Canon, but I am not impressed that it cannot master the basic function of a camera, to take nice, sharp images. Please let me know if I am missing something.
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