DP Expert has reviewed the 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 and here are the test results -
“The Panasonic DMC-TZ1 is a good camera that boasts of more than it can deliver. The lens, image stabilisation and usability are very good and the zoom range is a marvel in such a compact body. In real life ISO200 must be regarded as its top speed.”
Like this: The Leica lens is optically excellent with effective vibration reduction. Resolution is very good for a 5 megapixel camera. Skin tones at low ISO speeds are especially agreeable. Controls are logical and well placed. The TZ1 is a pleasant camera in the hand.
Dislike that: The picture noise at medium to high ISO settings is characteristic of Panasonic cameras. The “high sensitivity mode†at ISO1600 has aggressive noise reduction activated and it not only removes noise but in the process eliminates surface detail making skin, for instance, look like plastic.
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