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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • better screen and more accurate exposures
  • TZ4 is an excellent camera at an excellent price
  • a remarkable lens in a remarkable camera

Cons

  • Limited image qualityThere are limits to the image quality
  • increased distortion
  • poor sharpness at maximum focal range and increased chromatic aberration

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 4.9
  • Monitoring, Single
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

Pros

  • better screen and more accurate exposures
  • TZ4 is an excellent camera at an excellent price
  • a remarkable lens in a remarkable camera
  • Battery life is excellent
  • Colour is natural and well-reproduced
  • Intelligent ISO With Intelligent ISO

Cons

  • Limited image qualityThere are limits to the image quality
  • increased distortion
  • poor sharpness at maximum focal range and increased chromatic aberration
  • lens suffers from none of these
  • focusing can sometimes miss its target
  • often go unused
  • without making any manual adjustments

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 3264x2176
  • 3264x1840
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1440
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture4.9
Focal length equiv28 - 280
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Monitoring
  • Single
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.3
Flash modes
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Cuisine
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight7.34 oz
Width4.06 in
Height2.32 in
Depth1.42 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1000.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution848 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage50.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.7
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CNET
Published: 07.05.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

It may have the looks of a compact camera, but the 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 has the power of a superzoom in a small package. It sports a large 10x zoom lens made by Leica, with a satisfying 28mm wide angle, and Panasonic's highly capable optical image stabilisation is a boon

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic DMC-TZ4 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 29.01.2008
Panasonic DMC-TZ4 Review

Panasonic DMC-TZ4 review, find out how the DMC-TZ4 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic Lumix TZ-4 review
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TechRadar
Published: 14.06.2008
Panasonic Lumix TZ-4 review
4.5

10x wide-angle superzoom with image stabiliser that you can slip in your pocket

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic Digital Camera (Lumix TZ4) review
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Panasonic Digital Camera (Lumix TZ4) review

When it comes to cameras my sister recommended Panasonic as she purchased a Lumix camera a couple of years ago which she was and still is very impressed ...

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Panasonic DMC-TZ4 review

In het Panasonic DMC-TZ4 productdossier lees je alles over de DMC-TZ4. Lees wat de DMC-TZ4 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ4 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 3.9 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Camera News and Reviews
Published: 23.06.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ4 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 3.9 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com
5.0

Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ4 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 3.9 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic Lumix TZ4 & Lumix TZ5 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 04.07.2008
Panasonic Lumix TZ4 & Lumix TZ5 Review
4.5

What Digital Camera test review of the Panasonic Lumix TZ4 & TZ5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion New for 2008 is the Panasonic Lumix TZ4. Sporting a Leica 10x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent of 28-280mm, 8-megapixel imaging sensor and Intelligent Auto mode, this is an excellent camera for the person that likes to travel. Its compact and easy to carry but has the

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/24/2008 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix TZ4 to take a 360° tour The 8.1-megapixel TZ4, joins the TZ5 in Panasonic's TZ series offerings for 2008. These models pack a 28mm wide-angle, 10X optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Review - Tracy and Matt's Blog
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Tracy and Matt's Blog
Published: 12.08.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Review - Tracy and Matt's Blog

Well, I’m sure by now you have all seen the adverts from Panasonic showing the Golden Gate bridge shrinking in size to allow people to take a