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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 Review
| Author | Cliff Smith |
| Published | 4th Apr 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Price | £217.39 (Exc VAT) |
| as reviewed | £250.00 (Inc VAT) |
| Latest Price | Click here |
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.

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Here's the usual detail test shot of the West Window of Exeter Cathedral, for you to compare with other cameras. See below for a full res crop, or click to see the whole picture.

The level of fine detail is very good for an 8MP camera, thanks mainly to the excellent Leica-branded lens.

Even at the 28mm wide end there is no barrel distortion.

Centre sharpness is superb.

Corner sharpness likewise.

Negligible pincushion distortion at the telephoto end.
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Roddion said on 21st November 2008
spolky said on 15th January 2009
I bought the TZ4 as an everyday snapper instead of having to lug my E410 around. It was a close call between the TZ4 and the Canon SX110, and in the end I went for the one my local... more
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I have just bought this as a carry everywhere point and shoot camera to replace an Olympus FE-340 (with 5x zoom) I was not happy with and an old Olympus C770 (with 10x zoom) which ... more