Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 20 May 2009

Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7, hybrid, chromatic aberration, SD cards

We like:

Build and finish; handling and controls; stills quality; movie quality; 12x zoom and super-wideangle lens

We don't like:

Slow zooming and AF in movie mode

CNET UK judgement:

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ7 is a better camera than the TZ6, so why have we given it a slightly lower score? Because, although the TZ7's movie mode is great, the AF and zoom need to be quicker. But hey, you're getting a top-quality, 12x super-wideangle superzoom and HD movies all in camera that fits in your pocket -- amazing

Full review:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 offers the same still image resolution as the incredible Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6, but throws in a bigger screen and an HD movie mode, which shoots in the ultra-efficient AVCHD format. At around £280, the TZ7 is about £60 more than the TZ6, so is it worth the extra? Continue Reading...