Testseek.com have collected 79 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 / DMC-ZS7 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 / DMC-ZS7.
March 2010
(82%)
79 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
128 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The 25mm wide angle end of the zoom range makes this an ideal travel camera. The 300mm end is not bad
But even with the optical image stabilisation it is hard to get ultimate sharpness at this focal length. Exposure
Focus and resolution are good and ...
Big lens
Lovely bokeh effect
Great for macros
Built-in GPS
Dedicated exposure button
Full manual controls. GPS tagging. AVCHD Lite recording. HDMI out. Solid build
The editors didn't like
There is no printed instruction manual – it is in pdf form on the accompanying disc. This is ridiculous for a camera with a full set of user functions. The printed “Basic Operating Instructions” seem to assume that the average customer c...
Images look soft
Images get noisy above ISO 200
Maximum aperture of only f/6.3
Screen could be higher resolution. No RAW capture. Expensive
Big lens, lovely bokeh effect, great for macros, built-in GPS, dedicated exposure button
Images look soft, images get noisy above ISO 200, maximum aperture of only f/6.3
If you're looking for a compact camera with a big zoom, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ10 is a fine choice. It even includes a GPS receiver, so you can pin-point where you took a particular photo. Photos look good for the most part but suffer from softness and...
The 25mm wide angle end of the zoom range makes this an ideal travel camera. The 300mm end is not bad, but even with the optical image stabilisation it is hard to get ultimate sharpness at this focal length. Exposure, focus and resolution are good and ...
There is no printed instruction manual – it is in pdf form on the accompanying disc. This is ridiculous for a camera with a full set of user functions. The printed “Basic Operating Instructions” seem to assume that the average customer c...
Panasonic make good compacts, but we do wonder why it is necessary to keep bringing out new ones which are just small variations on the previous model. The only difference we can see between this camera and the TZ7 released a year ago is that it has mo...
Abstract: Offering 12.1-megapixel resolution plus a 12x optical zoom lens that covers the equivalent of 25-300mm focal length range, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ10 extends the appealing features of previous 'Travellers' Zoom' models with a built-in GPS (Global Posit...
Abstract: To complement the high-quality video capabilities, these hybrid LUMIX models also feature advanced audio capabilities, using Dolby Digital Creator to record true-to-life sound that enhances the effect of the HD video...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is just about the perfect point and shoot camera. It's small, built well, takes great pics and has much improved video capabilities over previous Lumix cameras.We like how Panasonic went with a 25mm wide-angle to 300mm range. T...
Abstract: Video Review: Featuring an ultra wide angle lenses with a compact size, the Panasonic DMC-ZS7 is a hybrid of high quality and features. Chris Hardwick and Alison Haislip review its Intelligent Resolution Technology, geo-tagging ability and HD video rec...
Solid image quality, even in low light. Wide and long zoom (25-300mm). GPS for geotagging photos. High-res 3-inch LCD. Stereo audio recording in video mode. Fast shot-to-shot speeds.
Price is on the high side. Offers shorter focal length than less-expensive competitors. Proprietary USB port.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is the most expensive pocket superzoom of the pack, but it does deliver solid shots, even in low light, along with a handsome feature set for the discerning photographer. Buy it now...
Embeds location details in HD videos too. Landmarks library spans 73 countries. Long 300shot battery life prevents GPS drain
Occasionally misidentified landmarks. Make sure camera resets GPS coordinates, or you'll get info from your last trip. Have to dig through menus to turn GPS on
