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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Optical zoom | 20.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Maximum aperture | 6.4 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
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Shooting modes |
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Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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Scene modes |
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3D support | yes |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Mono |
Weight | 6.03 oz |
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Width | 4.13 in |
Height | 2.32 in |
Depth | 1.13 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 260 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 895.0 mAh |
Battery level indicator | yes |
Battery voltage | 3.6 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
GPS | no |
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Calendar | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance modes |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Screen technology | LCD |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Motion JPEG frame rate | 50.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Internal storage | 90.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Camera file system |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Mini |
USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
The TZ30 offers a 20x optical zoom and is an excellent camera for travellers, fitted out with all of the tools you could possibly desire. Just make sure to pack an extra battery if you plan on a full day of shooting.
The Lumix TZ30 is a wonderfully versatile camera that's small, powerful and great for travelling
The Lumix DMC-TZ30 is Panasonic's new premium travel-zoom compact camera for 2012. The TZ30 (also known as the ZS20) packs a 14 megapixel high-sensitivity MOS sensor, 20x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD touch-screen, 1080p HD movies, 10fps burst shooting and full manual controls into its pocketable body. Read our Panasonic DMC-TZ30 / ZS20 review to find out if it's the best travel zoom camera on the market.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 is a compact travel zoom camera with a pretty elaborate GPS setup. Not only does the ZS20 log your location, it also has a database of a million landmarks and maps of ninety countries. The ZS20 also packs a new 20X zoom lens, 14.1 Megapixel MOS sensor (which Panasonic says has less noise than the CCD used in the ZS10), super-fast autofocus, 10 frame/second continuous shooting, a great auto mode, in-camera panorama stitching, and Full HD 1080/60p video recording.