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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1K 5MP Compact Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) |  | Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
Buy New: $399.99
as of 9/2/2010 00:15 MST details
New (1) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $158.00
Seller: Action Packaged, Inc.
Rating:  163 reviews
Sales Rank: 38578
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 52
Minimum Focal Length: 5.2
Maximum Resolution: 5
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 3.4
MPN: DMC-TZ1K
Model: DMC-TZ1K
UPC: 037988985524
EAN: 0037988985524
ASIN: B000EITTLE
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | 5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints | | • | 2.5-inch high-angle LCD display with Power LCD function; 10x image-stabilized optical zoom | | • | High-sensitivity mode (up to ISO 1600) reduces motion blur; Unlimited Consecutive Shooting at 3 frames per second | | • | The Venus Engine III reduces release time lag to as little as 0.006 seconds | | • | Powered by Lithium-ion battery pack (included); stores images on SD memory cards |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 163
 Years Later, Still Works Well July 11, 2010
camera man
I bought this camera a few years back, back when it was still being produced. Through heavy research I decided it looked like the one for me, and haven't ever, not to this day after thousands of pictures, been disappointed much by it. Still viable as a point-and-shoot for day-to-day applications; it takes pictures that look quite good on a computer screen, even as a desktop on a modern monitor, though that is near its resolution limit and noise becomes visible but not prevalent. I don't print my pictures so I cannot tell how they come out.
Though 5 megapixels never looked outstanding, it's plenty for almost all applications, and with the lower resolution it can store upwards of 700 pictures on a 2 GB memory card. The screen is good-sized and adequately bright even for direct sunshine, and it looks good too. Menus are simple and fairly intuitive as are most controls. Burst mode seems to work well enough, and the self-timer takes three shots rapid-fire, so at least one will turn out well. The Starry Sky mode is useful for its intended purpose but also works much better for night time landscapes than the Night Landscape mode which tops out at 8-sec. exposure; Starry Sky can be set to a 15-, 30-, or 60-second exposure. Video can only be recorded in VGA or the smaller QVGA sizes, but at 30 fps it looks good given its size. Battery life is pretty good and the battery holds out well over the years.
On the down side, it's got flaws. Macro mode can't seem to focus very close at all, though that could be due to my camera's age. Though manual settings exist, they are very limited and do not include a manual focus. Also, the low light performance isn't impressive, and the flash has a short range inside of which everything is washed out and outside of which everything is dark. Though 10x zoom is nice, it is useless for distant scenery, but that's the result of haze and I see no way that could be avoided. The image stabilization may be inferior to most modern cameras but works well for my purposes. If your lens cap isn't tethered, it's easy to lose and expensive to replace.
All and all, it's a good camera that has served me well over the years and still shows little sign of wear. Though I have been looking at replacing it, I haven't yet, and likely won't for a while yet, and even when I do it will be because of the newer features and my increasing demand for a very high quality shot, but to be honest, I will have to spend quite a lot to get a device capable of producing a better picture than this one. So, If you buy it, you will like it, and it will serve you well for years to come. Just don't lose the lens cap!
An excellent value in digital cameras April 5, 2010
WRongStar (Tampa, FL)
I bought a TZ1S in 2007 and used it for three years. For no obviouos reason it quit working. So I replaced it with a $68 used version. My local camera repairman doesn't think much of these cameras, but I've made excellent photographs with them.
 Easy February 2, 2010
Timothy
Have had this camera for several years and have not had any problems. I definately enjoy having it and would definately buy again. It has lasted through things I thought would definately destroy electronics.
Fits prefectly into a needed niche September 30, 2009
D. Stewart (Lake County, IL, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought my 1st TZ1 2 years ago, and have made sure I have at least 1 near me at all times.
I have bought, used, gifted and had stolen 6 of these cameras to date.
This camera filled a void in my camera world perfectly, as I have 2 Canon G-Series for anticipated shooting, and had a few smaller digitals that I would use for everyday work/misc pictures. This camera has been great.
Pros:
When I received my first TZ1, the first thing I did was extend the full zoom and shoot some stabilized pics. They were great and I was amazed. Zoom blur was gone even at 10x!!
Then I shot a stablized video, and while its was not perfect, it was better than my non-stabilized 12x video camera!! Unlike other "picture" camras, you can use the zoom while you are taking a video, and the was a compact camera 1/4 the size!! Out went my video camera.
This camera will fit into my pocket when on a work site, and take every picture I need. I use it almost daily.
Colors are good and saturation is above what I expected from a compact super-zoom.
I was able to buy an underwater case from Panasonic reasonably for this camera as well. It works perfectly, and due to the cameras small initial size, even with the case it is not too big to haul around the Ocean. The underwater pics it took are excellent, and the flash works pretty well too!! A great bonus!!
This is a very very versatile picture and video camera.
Cons:
The battery life is only fair, and the small S007 batteries seem to fail totally in too short of a period of time.
Replacements of both Lumix brand and aftermarkets have been no better. There is a limited expectation for such a small camera/mega-zoom/battery combo, but this should be better.
Flash effectiveness and dependability has been spotty, especially with the last 2 cameras. While I did not expect an amazing flash, the overall flash results are a bit weak. The first 2 I owned flashed well and about as expected, however lately I have had a couple of flash-sync issues that are bothersome. Could be the used/refurb purchases.
Summary:
I rated the camera 5 stars because its issues do not outweigh its advantages at all. There is no perfect camera or woman out there, or everyone would own or want only that one.
This camera fills my compact camera need wonderfully, and even gets used as our primary video camera.
I was a little sad when the newer models went to a wider angle 10x and gave up light efficiency (f2.8 to f3.3) for it. I prefer this f2.8 lens much better, with clearer low light pictures indoor.
This would be a perfect entry camera for a novice, or a student, or a grandparent.
I am glad to see other Mfg's following Panasonics lead in this arena. This is a wonderful little camera.
Amazing camera! January 19, 2009
Laelia C. Watt (Tucson, AZ)
This camera is capable of such amazing quality photos! For a camera that only has 5megapixals (?), the photos come out with such clarity and accurate color and shadows. I can take professional quality pictures that are sometimes up to par with my friends' $1000 professional cameras! My mom is an artist and bought this camera to take pictures of her artwork and art subjects because it takes "true color" photographs, meaning the color that comes out in the pictures was the actual color she saw with her own eyes. Many other cameras at similar price wash out the color a lot or make the picture look very grainy. I love this camera!!
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