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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2006. It has been replaced by the Panasonic TZ3.
Panasonic Lumix TZ1
Panasonic Lumix TZ1
B-
HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"great camera! do buy one!"
  • 1 out of 5
"Do not buy"
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Answered Questions for the Panasonic TZ1

Q: Camera turns off when operating the Zoom
A: It sounds to me like a lens problem, more specifically something is wrong with the... read more
Q: What is the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom ?
A: If you are new to digi-photo (as your question allows me to assume), this may... read more
Q: What is the shutter delay on this camera?
A: The Panasonic TZ1 is clocked at about .5 seconds shutter lag in high contrast, and... read more
Q: I own a TZ1 and am having a terrible time taking indoor low light pictures. They are all dark. Can someone who owns this camera please help?!?
A: I recently got a TZ1 and have occasionally seen low-light problems. Here are some suggestions... read more
Q: a point and shoot camera with the best "lag shutter" time (least amount)
A: Keith,Someone else posted a similar message recently and the Panasonic TZ1 was recommended - take... read more
Q: camera useful for intraoral dental photography
A: Best option for this type of pecise dental work is to use a Digital SLR... read more
Q: What would your pick be for a 28-100mm+, good in low light, compact?
A: Although this does not fulfill all your requirement I would suggest the Canon Powershot sd1000... read more
Q: The Lumix TZ1 or the Kodak C875? Which is better?
A: Hi,Here's a link that compares the two cameras side-by-side for an easier comparison of the... read more
Q: Which one is beter TZ1 and Canon A710 IS?
A: Well if you are looking for Zoom, then surely TZ1 has 10x optical zoom and... read more
Q: How do you minimize the noise during indoor shots?
A: Hi Zennel,Panasonic often gets derided for its high image noise levels when shooting in low... read more
Q: Huge doubt buying pentax T10 or Canon A540...
A: Yo Steven,Ok... between those three, if you're prepared to spend the money it's really between... read more
Q: What camera's compare to the Ricoh Caplio R4 and would be a better buy
A: Deon,I haven't been able to find much information on the R6, and obviously I've never... read more
Q: need to find 6mp and up digital camera with 10x optic zoom and up
A: even though the tz1 is only 5 MP i highly recomend it. I owned it. read more
Q: Small feature-rich camera for a road warror (that won't break if the TSA people "fondle" it a bit too much:) )
A: I understand that the entire Panasonic line has Image Stabilization (IS), certainly a nice feature. read more
Q: trying to decide between Canon Powershot S2IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1K, what do you recomend?
A: Hi Sandy,The S2 IS is a far better camera than the TZ1. It's much fuller-featured... read more
Q: small camera w optical zoom in movie mode
A: This is tricky, because (as you probably know) the problem is that during recording the... read more
Q: Which camera do you recommend?
A: It will tough to make a major upgrade for $200 but I have a great... read more
Q: want best supercompact digital with big optical zoom
A: Hi Judy,The smallest cameras you'll find with a huge zoom are the Panasonic TZ1, the... read more
Q: Is the Kadak C875 a good camera?
A: Hi Justin,The C875's user reviews here at DCHQ seem to indicate that it's a reasonably... read more
Q: what do i need?
A: Well first, congratulations!Having had a couple babies of my own, I can say you want... read more

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