| With both a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and a 5x zoom, this is one camera that does it all. You can fit more in the photo than you can with a 35mm lens, so you can get more of a sweeping landscape in a single shot. The 5x zoom is great for capturing dramatic shots of small or distant subjects. There's also an Extra Optical Zoom function that boosts zoom power to 8.9x in 3-megapixel resolution mode. Simply set the LZ10 to iA mode and let the camera do the rest. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The brightness and contrast of the large 2.5" diagonal LCD adjust automatically in 10 steps as ambient light conditions change, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors. f=5.2-26mm (35mm Equiv. - 30-150mm) Focal Length 2.5 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity, Macro / Intelligent AUTO - Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 260 Shots (Oxide Batteries) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.33 lbs |
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 It Was (Nearly) Everything I Needed |
| Review Date: March 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Caruso, Chicago, IL USA |
I want to start off by saying I am a loyal Canon shooter. I own both film and digital SLRs and love them very much. When I needed a digital point and shoot to carry with me whenever carrying the DSLR was impractical, I saved my pennies and bought a G9. The G9 is a fantastic point and shoot which I highly recommend.
So why am I writing a review for the Panasonic DMC-LZ10? Well, about a week ago, I dropped my G9 and the lens was stuck in the open position. I have to send it in to Canon for repair. In the interim, however, I didn't want to be without a digital point and shoot. I also didn't want to spend a boat-load of money. My first instinct was to get another Canon. I tried several of the lower-cost versions, in particular the A590Is. It's a fine camera, and I liked the IQ enough (but not as much as my G9). I didn't like the feel of it in my hand or the fact that it felt a bit flimsy. So I began to look around...and at other brands.
During my research, the Lumix line kept popping up. I became curious. I did more, specific research. I then found that the LZ10 fulfilled nearly all of my needs/wants:
1) Cost--I wasn't going to spend and arm and a leg on a camera that would be used pretty much while another was in the shop.
2) Size--I wanted a camera small enough to take alone without being intrusive.
3) IQ--I wanted a camera that was able to create photographs with good, usable image quality. I wanted low noise and good resolution. I wasn't going to fool myself into thinking I'd get DSLR quality, but I also didn't want to fool around with "project" photos.
4) Control Beyond Pre-Set "Scenes"--I am very fond of being able to shoot in shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual. I will occasionally use Program mode, but often eschew the "Scene" or "Creative" modes.
5) Build Quality--I like to USE my cameras, and I tote them along with me every day. Build quality is an important issue.
6) File Format--In a perfect world I would love to have RAW capability.
7) Battery--The propitiatory batter in my G9 wasn't as much of an issue because it uses the same batteries found in my older DSLR...batteries I already had but haven't been using. I wasn't interested in starting a whole new battery collection, so standard AAs were very appealing.
8) Looks--Yes, a little bit of vanity creeps in now and again.
So, how does the DMC-LZ10 stack up? Pretty darned favorably I have to say.
1) Cost--It was right in my wheelhouse. I feel it is a good value for the money.
2) Size--The camera is surprisingly small without feeling teeny. The ergonomics are good...it feels "right" in the hand.
3) IQ--For a camera in this price range, I am very pleased with the image quality. The anti-shake works well, and my over-all hit-to-miss ratio is very favorable. The Leica lens is a good performer (although the photos will never be mistaken for those taken with an M8) and the wide angle end is very serviceable at 30mm (equivalent).
4) Control Beyond Pre-Set "Scenes"--Yup...it has shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, and program modes. Sure, it also has all the "Creative" and "Scene" modes, as well as Panasoinc's "Intelligent Automatic" which really does a lot of thinking for you.
5) Build Quality--Unlike the Canon A590Is, The DMC-LZ10 has a predominantly metal body and feels substantial.
6) File Format--Here is where the camera lets me down a bit. There is no RAW support, only JPG.
7) Battery--Double A batteries it is. I got some Eneloops and they work wonderfully.
8) Looks--I have to admit this camera does LOOK good. It's sleek, with a hint of a retro feel that I really like.
So in the end, I am very happy with my choice to get the Lumix DMC-LZ10. So happy, in fact, that I do not plan on shelving it once my G9 returns from the shop. I want to find some way to put it to use in my daily work flow. |
Great camera for a great price
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| Review Date: June 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Clement, Gaithersburg, Md |
| I bought this camera on the recommdation of my brother. He does a lot of photography and said it was one of the best priced cameras with the leica lens. I love it. The pictures come out with so much clarity. The camera picks up details that I can't see with my own eyes. The video capabilities are nice too. I purchased this with the additional memory card and rechargeable batteries. |
Great Choice
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| Review Date: August 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mark D. Watkins, |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10K 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I have only had this camera for a few days but it has exceeded all expectations. Before this my favorite still camera was another Panasonic, the 8 Meg but this one is a third the size is 10 Mp and has all of the features of the bigger camera. With the Panasonic HD video camera you can carry High quality camera gear that used to require a wheeled cart in your pockets. Read the tech reviews for the details but give this camera a lot of thought. I find no downside to it at all. |
Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ10
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| Review Date: January 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Steven Lee Karsten, Holland, MI |
This camera is probably about the best one you can find with the options it has for the price.
Takes incredibly good pictures. I use it mainly for city scapes, but it also did incredibly well at a my morning jacket concert. Videos are also incredibly easy to take and the microphone takes surprisingly good audio. 10 MP for 140 bucks? What are you waiting for?
Love this camera! |
$[...] ...Are you serious...What a steal
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| Review Date: April 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Eldredge, Cape Cod ,Ma |
| I searched FOREVA on line trying to find the right camera for me. Most important factor ,to keep it simple is - look for the highest optical zoom range in your price range. Digital zoom ..ehhh is overated. The pictures become a little blurry fully zoomed. I used a 7 megapixel camera prior to purchasing this Lumix and I thought it was great (Sony powershot I think with 4 times optical zoom) Took a picture with this camera in the dark -no lights Results were incredible You would think it was taken in daylight ..Great video .Listen If your looking for high end ..spend a 800 bucks If you want a GREAT buy this is it Highly recommend this camera Good luck and stop procrastinating and click the buy button Enjoy !!! |
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