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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 It has been replaced by the Panasonic TZ3.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

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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.
  • 1 out of 5
"Do not buy"
  • 2 out of 5
"poor"
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Editors' Comments

Look out for the Panasonic TZ1; this remarkable compact camera looks too small to contain the long-range 10x optical zoom that's hiding inside of it, but it does. With Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, you won't have to worry about the shakiness of typical ultra compacts; your long-range and regular shots will come out looking pristine... read more

Specifications

  • 5 megapixels
  • 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • auto focus
  • auto exposure
  • ISO 80-1600
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the 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 zooming mechanism in the camera. 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 be a better "layman's" definition. 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 about 1.2 seconds in low... read more

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Open Questions for the TZ1

Q: Hi, we're going to Haiti for a month and need a digital camera that has a strong zoom, costs $150-$200 and has great memory and re-chargability.
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Recommendations for compact real estate appraisal digital camera???
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: which is better Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S or Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.39 out of 5

Average rating based on 266 total reviews: 4.39/5

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  • 1 out of 5
Do not buy (Mary - 7/16/07)

I purchased this camera in December of 06, 7 months ago. I did not drop it but noticed a crack in the LCD on the... read more

  • 2 out of 5
poor (hllewellyn - 7/6/07)

nice features but with only 72 dpi no use.read more

  • 1 out of 5
Do not buy this camera unless you plan to float it on a pillow all day long (Eric - 5/7/07)

To be honest, this was the best camera I'd purchased to date...for about 2 months. Great, clear pictures, a huge LCD on the back, image... read more

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