Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)




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I just bought this camera a couple days ago to replace the HP I had that broke (the display inside cracked) and I really like it. It takes really nice pictures and I really like the 6X optical zoom with image stabilization. This camera is really nice for people like me who find it hard not to move when taking pictures. I would definitely recommend this camera to others. The price is great for all the features it has.


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I purchased this camera as a replacement for my dead Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom which was plagued with problems. The DMC-LZ7 functioned perfectly on the two trips I've taken it on, including a recent 3 week climb of Mount McKinley.

It takes great photos, the menu system is easy to navigate and the LCD is bright enough to use outdoors. However, I do wish it had a viewfinder. Best of all it's not Made in China.



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A great point and shoot camera!

I just finish shooting over 400 pictures this weekend (June 2007) and all of the pictures were great quality. Even my family was impressed with the quality of the photos. My cousin was surprised with a picture taken at night with little ambient light and using just the flash! Great battery life, easy to change scenery change mode, and ELECTRONIC ZOOM (great bonus feature).

The "con" with the camera is that the view screen could be improved when looking at it in the sunlight, but overall A GREAT CAMERA FOR THE PRICE!!!


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This is my first digital camera and I LOVE it. Learning to use all the many features is comparable to learning to use a computer for the first time. I basically use just the "point-and-shoot" but I read the manual from cover to cover and plan to try the advanced features. I downloaded my first set of pictures to my Mac OSX and was pleased with how easy and fast it went. The pictures are crisp and the color is great. Other reviewers seem to want a smaller camera, but this one fits my hand very comfortably and the dial on top is positioned so that you can use it with your thumb. I appreciate the AA batteries. My snapshot camera ran through very expensive batteries at a fast clip and I always ran out of juice at most inconvenient times. I bought rechargable AA batteries for the Lumix, but I'm still working on the alkaline ones that came with the camera. I miss the viewfinder (keep holding the camera up to my face!) but I'll learn to use the screen. In bright sunlight the image is very dark (like almost nonexistent). I just point and shoot a few pictures then when I'm in the shade I look at the images and delete the ones I don't like. It's worked very well so far. The dark screen doesn't mean the picture will be dark. I bought an inexpensive 2 GB Kingston memory card from Amazon. It came with a plastic case to store it in when it's full. I haven't used the video function yet but other reviewers make it sound like something to consider. I am happy with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7.


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Had one of these for a while. It doesn't write me. No calls. Nothing. Seriously, this camera is mega value for the money. I got mine for $97 on ebay. This was open box, right time. It handled well.
Bottom Line:
LCD Screen is big, but 93K resolution makes the photos look worse than they are. This is it's biggest drawback, but not a deal breaker. The DC Vario lense is better than most at this price/megapixel. Love the 6x when your friend is dipping into their digital zoom (uggg, do that on the computer later, don't distort the image prematurely). Additionally, this camera is now next to the definition of ultra value in the dictionary for the $97 - $140 range.

Get a set of Engergizer 2500Mah batteries and you'll get about 500 pictures on ONE CHARGE. Don't be cheap and buy single use batteries of any kind. Walgreens had it in store with a charger and 4 AA's for $22.
Camera:
8.1/10 (10 is entry pro-level)
Batteries:
10/10 (They are reviewed as top notch)

Thank you to those who went to the effort of uploading pictures. Nice work.


P.S.
I borrowed this from the person I gave it to previously when I went to Key West. WOW!! Excellent photos. If there was a major problem with this camera, I would find it. I even took it parasailing. This gave me great, detailed, sharp and color rich shots. 200+ shots, all on one set of rechargeable Nimh batteries.



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Great pictures, Easy to use and light weight


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Overall, this is a great camera.

Some notes:

For informational purposes, I use Energizer NiMH rechargable batteries (2500 mAh) and an Ultra II 2.0GB SD card.

Battery life is exceptional--I can typically take around 400-500 pictures (not using the flash) and a few less with the flash, before noticing the zoom slowing down, etc. To give an idea of the battery life, I took about 1500 photos while in China (2.5 days of my stay was touring), and used approximately six batteries (the rechargables). I swapped them out when the zoom started slowing. I could have taken more pictures with them, but wanted the faster 'ready' response time.

The download speed to the above SD card is great, and provides nice response time after a non-flash photo. The flash recharge seems to take a bit longer to bring the camera back to a 'ready' state, especially when the batteries are low.

With respect to image quality, the camera is great for objects. However, pictures of people are better with more light (sunlight or flash).

Changing the ISO to 800 or 1250 makes the pictures look very grainy. Better lighting probably would have made the pictures turn out better, but then I probably wouldn't have needed to use this setting!

I like the camera's macro mode, though again, sufficient lighting is the key to higher quality images.

I've also tried the movie mode, which is fabulous. The only drawback is you cannot use the zoom while recording a movie. There is also no stereo sound (of course, what can you expect from a small unit like this?).

The protective covering over the LCD should be a default feature for all cameras. I really appreciated this feature, though I wonder if it could be replaced if it ended up with an excessive amount of scratches. Haven't pursued an answer to this question yet.

The camera's functions were very accessible. I especially like the fact that when pushing the shutter button the settings menu goes away and allows you to continue taking pictures, i.e., you don't have to 'exit" the settings menus before attempting to take another shot--just push the shutter button.

I also dropped this camera a couple times, once on brick (outside) and once on a wood floor. It still functions as if new (though I'm not sure how much of an impact it could take before becoming non-functional). Hence, it seems rather durable for the average user.

I'm a happy customer, and am very pleased with this purchase. I liked the price for the features provided in the camera.


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This is my first digital camera I have a little experience in digital cameras but from what I saw from this camera I think that it is an excellent value for money especially for the 6X Optical Zoom.

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I received the camera and tried it out. It takes nice pictures, is easy to use. The one thing that I really dislike is the fact that it does not have a view finder! Taking pictures outdoors is almost impossible. When you are out in the sunlight finding your subject using only the LCD display sucks! So much so that I am going to send the camera back and look for something else.


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This Camera offers a very user friendly interface for electronically challenge individuals, Great point and shooter. You'll love it, especially knowing you spent $150 Less then most of this caliber. Great Value!


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Great camera, much better than the Canon Elph S500 been using prior. My only gripe is that it takes f o r e v e r to upload photos onto my four year-old laptop, insanely slow (presumably due to not having high-speed USB). Do not like the upload software at all, hard to follow.


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I'm very happy with this camera. This is our second because the earlier version we bought last year didn't bounce too well! The optical zoom with image stabilization makes a huge difference in picture quality and adaptability.
It's very easy to use and since the price is so low, it doesn't hurt so much if it gets lost or damaged.
Battery life isn't it's strong point but AA's are everywhere.
I don't believe there is another camera on the market with all of it's features at this price point.



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Today is my first day with Camera. Still to explore many features. But First day opinion is Not Impressed. Photos are a bit dark. Night mode adds lot of blurr.

Will explore this for 2 more days before returning it.

But Amazon service is fast. I opted for two day shipping but I got it in one day. The Amazon packaging is bad.

Will edit this review after 3 days after exploring for some more time.


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At first sight, i loved its price, its look and i was gonna buy a panasonic at all so i went for it.. But the picture turned into a horror movie instead of "Love Story" once i have it in my hands.. Its lcd is horrible, memory is very small that in the first 10 mins of my NY trip, it got full, and the machine is not able to take "visible" pictures at all. And also its "impossible to reach" navigation menu... oh boy.. beware at all cost.. :(


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I returned this product after trying to use it and finding the camera speed totally unacceptable. After taking a picture, the camera displayed the image taken and then the screen went black for a few seconds before allowing another picture to be taken. I thought that it might just be my memory card so I checked one out at a local retail store and found it to be the same. I was also told by the salesperson that the delay is "normal".


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This DMC-LZ7 is a fantastic camera! When reviewing and giving it 5 stars, it has to be relitive to the price and class it is in. This camera is supurb. I was worried about "noise" that some people say Panasonic is prone to, but it just is not there unless you go into the really dark zone (which would happen with all cameras). I came from a Nikon and the shutter delay is WAY better. I would not complain about it at all. I compared it to Canon and Olympus (both fine cameras) but the optical stabilization, focus and price for the features blew them away! The bottom line..do not hesitate. It takes wonderful pictures with so much clarity. Add the 6x zoom and it is a no brainer! It is not tiny (compared to some) but it feels so good in your hands and still fits in a pocket. This is a winner!


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I got the item that I wanted at a reasonable prize. There are large selection of cameras which are within the reach of different income groups. That is the greatness of Amazon. The rating of sellers gives the customer confidence to purchase the item from them. I already purchased several items, like the Panasonic digital camera, recharbeable batteries, Thoshiba laptop and a laptop bag from Amazon. Any things I need I will go to Amazon only.


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Lumix was just released -- "brand new". Although I had wanted a digital camera for a long time, my research pointed to the Lumix DMC-LZ&K, although it was not to be released for at least another month. It was well worth the wait!! My high marks range across the board: small size that is easily handled, the clarity of photos, the simple to use modes, including movie. I can't say enough positive about this new release. And I have appreciated as well as enjoyed this purchase.


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This camera is so easy to use, takes great pics, and has lots of options. I mainly use the point and shoot feature, but there are options for more advanced photographers. It uses regular batteries, which makes it a cinch to find replacements. And the movie feature is a great bonus feature for me. The grandparents love the short clips of the kids playing that I can take and get online in minutes.


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We recently bought this camera, and we are very happy!!!
It takes great pictures, its very user friendly and has a Scene Mode wich alows to take pictures on candle light, to food, portraits, night portraits...the are more than 20 scene modes!

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I bought this camera primarily for the 848x480, 30fps video (with audio) capability. I also like the 16 x 9 native pixel layout. The video does indeed look very good. It's also inexpensive. The drawbacks to the camera are:

1) It isn't very compact. It does fit in my pocket, as I bought it for a pocket camera, however it's pretty bulky and heavy. From pictures online it's hard to tell.

2) Low light performance is poor. My other pocket cameras that shoot 30fps video with sound, namely the Nikon 5200, and the Canon A620 and SD series both do much better with low light shots in stills and video. The pixelation is noticeable even beyond normal JPG artifacts.

3) The wide angle is not very wide. I didn't realize how much I used the widest angle of the other cameras until I started using the Lumix. It has a pretty good zoom, but not wide. I take photos of people at tables occasionally using the ever popular "wine glass" tripod, and I simply can't get more than one person's face in any one shot with the Lumix lens.

In my view it's a specialty camera. If I don't want to bring my DV camera and want some good video it works well, especially with a decent amount of light. As for an overall pocket camera, I'll be carrying a canon SD 600 for it's small form factor.


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I am not a fan of Panasonic, but one day that changed my mind.
I bought this camera for myself to replace my Fuji S5000 which is a great camera but only 3.2 MP.
I was first a little concerned it write speed and between shots. My Fuji is very fast and responsive. But I was amazed how LUMIX can do. I set the resolution to its max 7.2 MP, HQ, change image preview off so as to test this feature. I put a 1 GB 60x SD card in it. The lag time between each shot is under a second! The image quality is very good, almost comparable to those pros.

Pros:
Fast start, Fast focus, supper fast write images.
Very easy to use if you use Simple mode and still get very decent pictures.
Stabilizer is amazing as I have compared with Canon optical stabilizer, Olympus digital stabilizer, Samsung anti shaking mechanism. This is the best.
EZ (Easy Zoom) works great, it is actually 9x optical zoom if you shoot 5MP and below.
Easy menu to set up. Func key is a good companion.
The on-off switch is really good thing, you know the status of your camera right away. It is off or it is in sleep.
Video works well. It has sound. I took a 2 minute on the highway recording cars passed by and the noice. Very vivid.
I see people commented its bulky size, but I think it is really a Pro because it holds 2 AA batteries plus 6X optical zoom in its little pocket-able body.

Cons.
No direct adjust shuttle speed, even it claims to range from 60 to 1/2000, but you have to be in different screen modes in order to get lower speed. Any low-speed under 1 second is almost impossible to set by yourself. You have take whatever the screen mode gives you.
The I-mode is really unnecessary feature, which stays for intelligent, but if you use it, it usually set to higher ISO sensitivity and faster speed. I understand doing so would reduce shaky pictures, but the picture notice is really increased as compare to standard or normal mode. Not worth it!
ISO above 400 has noticable noice. Above 800 unbearable.


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I purchased a Nikon L5 from Costco 2 weeks ago but returned it on Saturday after I saw the LZ-7. The LZ-7 is way better in all aspects than the Nikon L5, save for the adjustable zoom in movie mode.

PROS: Takes great pictures; optical image stabilization; 6X zoom; and, great price. It is also made in Japan, not China as the Nikon L5 is.

Cons: Fixed zoom while in movie mode; no on-board camera speakers.


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First of all, I was just looking for a decent camera for ~$200 that took good clean pictures and had a 6x zoom. I narrowed it down to a Canon A710 and this. Since I didn't need the few extra features the Canon had, I went with the cheaper LZ7 and although I had some reservations, I'm very happy with my decision. I primarily use the camera for taking pictures of my pets, family get togethers and wildlife/nature pictures while hiking...I've had the camera for about two months.

Pros: Simple to use, image stabilization works great, takes AA's so you'll never run out of batery power, there are several different image size settings that change to accomadate the use of the extended zoom (up to 9x v. regular 6x), manual exposure controls, nice bright screen, battery life is excellent using NiMH batteries, price for everything that comes with it.

Cons: There is a lag when the flash is used, but I think this is common for all cameras that don't use a lithium battery; there is no view finder although I haven't encountered a situation where I've wanted one; the size is a little large for a "pocket camera" but any camera with a 6X optical zoom will be, and it's really not bad.

I haven't really used the camera for night-time party type shots, which I'm guessing would not be a problem. I have also not used the video capabilities, which based on the claims should be excellent.

Overall, for $200, you'd be hard pressed to find a 7 megapixel, 6x optical zoom camera with excellent image stablization, and excellent picture taking capabilities. Seven years ago, I paid $180 for a 1.8 megapixel Fugi with no zoom...this camera is an awesome deal!



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I've only had the camera for a few days, so I hope to write a more encompassing review later.

But I'm writing now to clarify that the movie function on the DMC-LZ7 DOES record sound...I had read (maybe in the product specs) that there was no sound, so I was quite happy to discover otherwise! I had purchased the camera for its low-light abilities and thought I had to give up the sound to get it -- so glad that I was wrong.

NOTE: The nearly-identical DMC-LZ6 does NOT record sound. The lack of sound-recording and the size of the LCD monitor (the LZ7 has 2.5 inch screen, LZ6 has 2-inch screen) seem to be the only differences between the models. Certainly worth the extra $30 or so to get the DMC-LZ7 with the sound.

The DMC-LZ7K movie quality is good for a digicam. My only comparison is my 4-5 year old Canon Elph -- and it's much better than that. The old Elph only records approx 15 second clips, and the Lumix will keep going until you fill up your card.

As one might expect, there is noticable chromatic noise using ISO settings above 800 -- but even the manual says that setting is basically only suitable for 4x6 prints. But at least you will get the picture in extreme conditions, even if the quality is less than optimal.

Again, comparing to my old camera - the 1200 ISO on the Lumix looks like the 400 ISO did in my old Elph. The Lumix 400 ISO looks great, at least on the monitor. I haven't printed anything yet.

Shutter response time is good and I have no major complaints, at least not so far.

I'm using rechargable AA batteries and a SanDisk Extreme III 1GB card. Both are working well with this camera.




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PROS: Fantastic "straight outta the box" image quality. There is almost little or no shutter lag the second your press the shutter button. Auto focus is fast too. It wasn't so much that this was a standard point-and-shoot when I was looking for an ultra-slim camera - but most of the ultra-slim cameras I've tried sacrifice image quality to cram as much technology in such a little body - while boosting the price up. The LZ7 is a fantastic performer. The 6x optical zoom with OPTICAL image stabilization (not digital, I'm not a fan of "digital" image stabilization) is a plus. It's actually BETTER than the IS on the Canon SD700IS and SD800IS that I previously tested out (I returned both of them because paying DSLR body prices for a point-and-shoot camera is outrageous). The major plus of this camera is the image quality. Fantastic, sharp and decently saturated. It's one of the few cameras where I feel comfortable printing photos straight outta the camera. I even impressed a few colleagues of showing some 8x10s that I printed straight out of my silver LZ7 and they were shocked that I didn't take the shot with a DSLR. That's what I call great image quality!

CONS: This is quite a beefy camera. In the age of ultra-slim point-and-shoot cameras that boasts the same features as the LZ7, for the price I paid for it, it's totally worth it. The use of AA batteries might be convenient to some, but it sure contributes to the weight and size of this camera. I'm still pleased regardless. The image quality and pros outweigh the cons of this camera.


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This camera shoots gorgeous pics and movies. I picked it after some pretty intensive research. I wanted a camera that would capture ALL pics even in low light with a stabilizer that would give me steady pics even if the person holding it had shaky hands. I also wanted it so simple that it had icons that was obvious. (In other words, a camera for the "point & shoot" challenged.) I wanted it to have easy to get and cheap batteries (Double A)and memory card (my 2 gig SDM cost $29) I also wanted it to download right to my pictbridge printer in the event I didn't want to power up my pc. And just to make it REALLY fun, I wanted all this for less than $250.

Does it deliver?

Oh yeah.