Panasonic DMC-TZ1K/TZ1S Lumix Digital Camera

Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-21

A Slim 10x Optical Zoom Using a Unique Prism - LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT LENS
The world's first1 integration of retractive lens with folded optics technology allows the zooming to occur horizontally within the camera. This makes it possible to pack a powerful 10x optical zoom (equivalent to a big 35 to 350mm lens on a 35mm camera) into a compact camera. The Extended Optical Zoom function, which magnifies the image with minimal deterioration by using the center part of the high-resolution CCD, boosts the zoom power to a maximum 12.5x2.

Crisp, Clear Shots of Moving Subjects
The Venus Engine™ III provides a high sensitivity ISO 800 setting that captures images with minimal noise at full resolution. The higher ISO setting lets you use higher shutter speeds to minimize the motion blur that can occur when you're shooting a moving subject, particularly in dim lighting. Even indoors, you can get crisp, clear, beautiful shots of children, pets and other subjects that won't hold still.

Taking Hand Movement Out of the Picture with MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
All of us have taken a shot that we thought was focused perfectly, only to have it turn out blurry. The most common cause of this is hand movement. Digital cameras are wonderfully light and compact -- but for the same reason they can also be hard to hold still. Even pressing the shutter button can cause the camera to move. And most people use the LCD monitor (with arms outstretched)to frame a shot -- great for getting the shot you want, but most likely adds to the likelihood of hand movement. Basically, hand movement is a real concern anytime you're taking a handheld telephoto shot, macro shot or self-portrait, or when shooting at night or in dim lighting.

The answer to the hand movement problem? An advanced optical image stabilizing system that we call MEGA Optical Image Stabilization. This system uses built-in gyrosensors to detect even tiny camera movement and then shifts a lens in the opposite direction to compensate. The system is completely optical -- it does not affect the CCD or image processing -- so you get sharp, clear images with minimal degradation. It lets you reduce the shutter speed more than 3 steps below3 the conventionally accepted hand movement limit, which is calculated as 1/focal length (1 divided by the focal length). It greatly expands what you can do with a handheld digital camera.

High Sensitivity Mode Helps Reduce Motion Blur
When there's not a lot of light or you're using a slow shutter speed, hand movement isn't the only potential problem. There's also "motion blur" -- the blurring that can result if your subject like children or pets move even a little in low lighting. That's why we added a High Sensitivity mode4 that allows you to shoot at up to ISO 1600 by using the pixel-mixed readout method, effectively raising the shutter speed. It not only minimizes motion blur, it also lets you take clearer, sharper shots in dim lighting without using a flash. The picture quality is good enough for printing at the ordinary 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) size.

Rapid Focusing with Linear AF
Choose from several auto focus modes -- spot, 1-point (normal or highspeed), 3-point high-speed, and 9-point -- to suit the scene you're shooting. The DMC-TZ1 also introduces a new Linear AF system, which has resulted in the achievement of an industry-leading fast auto focusing time. Not only the speed but also the noise of the motor is reduced and even the zooming while recording motion image is possible. Combined with a startup time of merely 0.95 seconds, this fast focusing lets you catch every shooting opportunity. Plus, the AF Assist Lamp helps when focusing in dimly lit places.

MEGA BURST® Consecutive Shooting
Thanks to the Venus Engine™ III, the DMC-TZ1 has a release time lag as low as 0.006 seconds5.The DMC-TZ1 can also fire off consecutive shots at a swift 3 frames per second, and offers Unlimited Consecutive Shooting6, so you can keep shooting until the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

A Large, Bright 2.5" Diagonal High-Resolution LCD with High Angle Mode
With its 2.5" diagonal size and 207,000 pixels, this high-resolution LCD monitor makes it easy to see text and small thumbnail images. The pixelmixed readout method performed by the CCD increases the brightness level of the live image on the LCD, which greatly facilitates shooting in low lighting. If it's difficult to see the display on a sunny day, simply press the Power LCD button and the display becomes about 40% brighter. The world's first7 developed High Angle shooting function also provides easier viewing when you're holding the camera high to shoot over the heads of people in front of you.

Versatility to Take on the Road

World Time Setting- If you select a travel destination, the camera calculates the time difference from the time in the clock setting and displays the local time.
Travel Date Setting- Input the time and date of your departure before you leave home, then use the DMC-TZ1 to capture all the best moments of your trip. When you view the photos later, the DMC-TZ1 will display them according to the day of the trip each photo was taken.
Calendar View- The DMC-TZ1 can arrange images you've shot by the day on which you shot them. This can be a big help when you have a large number of images to organize.
Three New Scene Modes- There are three new scene modes added especially for travel use: Aerial photo, Beach, and Underwater.
Marine Case (Optional)- Lets you shoot underwater at a depth of up to 130 feet. It's also ideal for taking worry-free photos in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.