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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 Review

Author Cliff Smith
Published 21st Mar 2009
Manufacturer Panasonic
Price £252.17 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £290.00 (Inc VAT)
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Build Quality Score 9 for Build Quality
Features Score 10 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 7 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7
award recommended

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Here are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including dynamic range, colour rendition and the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image.




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The thrilling specatacle that is the Exe estuary at low tide. It looks a bit dull but it's famous for its bird life. The 25mm wide angle captures it in all its glory.




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The 300mm-equivalent telephoto end can pull in even the most distant details. This was shot hand-held at 1/500th of a second.





Dynamic range is very good considering the small size of the sensor. The highlights are burned out, but there's plenty of shadow detail.





Colours are beautifully bright and well-saturated.





It looks like Spring's come early this year, so let's have some more bright colours.



 

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comment Alan Mayo said on 12th October 2009

I cannot open the videos taken on my TZ7 (.mts files) with imovie on my Apple Mac - can anyone advise?

comment Williamn said on 22nd October 2009

@Alan Mayo

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mts+files

comment nichhit25 said on 28th October 2009

iMovie must import the file from the connected camera.
Do not try to open the file directly. Let iMovie "find" it.
Personally, I dislike watching my .MTS f... more

comment dan said on 24th November 2009

As i said above - I already asked Panny to replace my first TZ7 because the zoom motor started to make a VERY big noise. After waiting a month, I got a new camera. Guess what - aft... more

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