- 25mm Wide-angle 10x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens
- 16.1MP High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
- iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
- 20x Intelligent Zoom with Intelligent Resolution Technology
- Intuitive Touch-control Shooting with 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD
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Compact Digital Camera SZ1 - Powerful 10x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens in Slim, Compact Body
The DMC-SZ1 features powerful 10x optical zoom LEICA DC lens from 25mm ultra wide-angle that fits in the slim, compact body (35mm camera equivalent: 25-250mm). The new lens system makes the unit’s overall length short to fit in the slim body despite its versatile zoom range from ultra wide to telephoto. The 10x optical zoom increases its power to 20x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function. This is an extensive zoom function using digital zoom with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology.
High Quality, High Speed Recording
With DMC-SZ1, there are two options to record spur-of-the-moment scenes – 16.1-megapixel high-resolution photos and HD videos. In still image recording, the Sonic Speed AF helps to catch even the most fleeting photo opportunities. In video recording, the DMC-SZ1 can record HD (1280 x 720) videos in MP4 format. This format has high compatibility with computers. A separate button lets you instantly start recording video without the need of extra settings. The 10x optical zoom is available in video recording.
MEGA O.I.S. Anti-blur Technology
The MEGA O.I.S. compensates for blurring caused by hand-shake. Even slight hand-shake movement is accurately detected by a sampling frequency of 4,000 times per second, and compensated to produce sharp, clear images. The Venus Engine controls the shifting of the blur-stopping lens to further increase the detection accuracy and correction effect of MEGA O.I.S. It works for zoom shots and macro shots, which are especially susceptible to hand-shake, and lets you shoot in dimly lit rooms or evening illumination without losing the mood.
16.1-Megapixel High-resolution CCD
The DMC-SZ1 features a 16.1-megapixel high-resolution CCD. Combined with the Venus Engine, 16.1-megapixel CCD sensor enables the recording of beautiful photos and high-definition videos with higher quality signal processing.
Creative Modes
The Miniature Effect Mode in which the peripherals are defocused while saturation and contrast is emphasized to make the picture looks like a diorama. The video recorded in this mode is played back in 10x fast-forwarding making it more comical to watch. The Panorama Shot in the Scene Mode makes it possible to shoot horizontal / vertical panoramic images by overlaying consequently shot images. The Auto Retouch function adjusts contrast and brightness to give different impression to the photo with just a press of a button.
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Compact Digital Camera SZ1 - Powerful 10x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens in Slim, Compact Body. The DMC-SZ1 features powerful 10x optical zoom LEICA DC lens from 25mm ultra wide-angle that fits in the slim, compact body (35mm camera equivalent: 25-250mm). The new lens system makes the units overall length short to fit in the slim body despite its versatile zoom range from ultra wide to telephoto. The 10x optical zoom increases its power to 20x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function. This is an extensive zoom function using digital zoom with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. With DMC-SZ1, there are two options to record spur-of-the-moment scenes 16.1-megapixel high-resolution photos and HD videos. In still image recording, the Sonic Speed AF helps to catch even the most fleeting photo opportunities.
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328 of 330 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I've always used SLRs for photos but needed a good quality compact for times and places demanded something less obtrusive. This little gem hits the spot completely. A Leica lens produces brilliant sharp images, as you'd expect, enhanced with an optical image stabiliser. The x10 optical zoom is a dream, but of course at full zoom, the better the light the better the image. The HD video is excellent quality and is surprisingly easy to hand-hold and get really good images. And as a real bonus for a HD compact, it allows you to zoom in and out whilst recording. That wasn't the case on our last Sony Compact. Battery life is tops and so is the large, bright 3" LCD screen.
The camera has a range if settings from automatic to a range of pre-settings. Many are as you'd expect (sports, night scene, soft-focus portrait etc) but there's some interesting new or newish options - auto-settings for photos of food (!), photos through glass (which may just be a way of switching off the flash - haven't checked that out and two baby settings. Using these the camera will recognise up to two individual faces (and one for a pet!) Enter their date of birth and if you wish the photos can show the age of the child in question every time a photo is taken! Oh, and a panorama setting which makes taking panorama photos as easy as pie.
I bought mine in Bangkok last week and paid about the same as Amazon are now quoting (£166) but had a leather belt purse (Panasonic DMW-PSS13KK Leather Case) and 4GB card in that price. The 4GB card allows you to take about 650 - 800 photos at 6-6.5MB each, but double that number for 2-3MB photos. And for the record, it worked well in 40 C temperatures.
So lots of plusses, but the HD video tops the bill for me.
The camera has a range if settings from automatic to a range of pre-settings. Many are as you'd expect (sports, night scene, soft-focus portrait etc) but there's some interesting new or newish options - auto-settings for photos of food (!), photos through glass (which may just be a way of switching off the flash - haven't checked that out and two baby settings. Using these the camera will recognise up to two individual faces (and one for a pet!) Enter their date of birth and if you wish the photos can show the age of the child in question every time a photo is taken! Oh, and a panorama setting which makes taking panorama photos as easy as pie.
I bought mine in Bangkok last week and paid about the same as Amazon are now quoting (£166) but had a leather belt purse (Panasonic DMW-PSS13KK Leather Case) and 4GB card in that price. The 4GB card allows you to take about 650 - 800 photos at 6-6.5MB each, but double that number for 2-3MB photos. And for the record, it worked well in 40 C temperatures.
So lots of plusses, but the HD video tops the bill for me.
153 of 156 people found the following review helpful
By Sark Lover
Colour Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
My trusty old Canon Ixus 70 (my third Canon) finally packed up. I researched in Which?, read all the reviews, and decided to go for the Panasonic Lumix on the personal recommendation of two different people, who had one themselves. I paid a bit more for the DMCSZ1, fairly new on the market, because it offered the Leica lens and the 10x Super Zoom. I like its very simple design, its easy-to-use instructions and its intelligent auto mode which gives good clear shots and excellent colour. It also does well in evening half light, which is nice. You can also photograph quite a large object in a small room without having to stand too far away from it, which is very handy. The Lumix has a brilliant small, light and simple charger, and the memory card from my Canon camera fitted it, which was useful. In fact you don't need to use a memory card. Having got used to the new camera in grey, rainy London, I then took it to Paris in the Springtime, which was bathed in brilliant sunshine, and there one big drawback revealed itself. Unless one could find a patch of shade to stand in, it was almost impossible to take pictures in bright sunshine; all you got was a reflection of yourself in the big viewfinder. You couldn't see your subject at all and had to aim and shoot and hope for the best. This is such a pity, as the big viewfinder itself is excellent (out of the sun), and the zoom is fantastic - I took a brilliant picture of Sacre Coeur from literally miles away. Why oh why have all the manufacturers of compact cameras got rid of the small extra viewfinder that you used to be able to look through if you needed to. As a non-techie, I have not yet tried to use the advanced features, but I am sure they will all work well. My only other tiny complaint is that the little metal cover for inserting the USB connection cable to recharge or download photos looks as if it won't survive intact very long.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
Knowing very little about cameras having owned only 2 in my lifetime, the difference between my purchases from the past is amazing. This compact piece of kit is the business, it does everything the blurb says. Foolproof on auto, works straight from the box, highly recommended.Coupled with a SD card, the amount of pictures it can take is amazing.
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the person we bought it for was very happy with it and i would definaitly recommend it to friends and family.
Published 13 hours ago by David Kirk
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good little camera
I might more than like it hence am reserved as have not used it ye properly yett. very compact smaller than i thought it would be. Read more
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this is the third Panasonic Lumix in the household and they are excellent. Takes excellent photographs but still very compact.
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Panasonic DMC-SZ1EB-K Compact Digital Camera - Black (16.1MP,...
Arrived as predicted with all parts as listed in quick guide. Excellent quality of photos and panorama mode is an additional benefit for this true pocket sized camera.
Published 4 days ago by Mr. G.W.Rowlands
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Brill
What a very smart camera, easy to use and far exceeded my expectations once I started to use it.
Its light to handle, nice wide viewing section
Its light to handle, nice wide viewing section
Published 10 days ago by christopher irving
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Super just what i wanted
I can thoroughly reccomend this camera ,easy to use and the picture quality is superb,there is a setting for just about every enviroment that you will need to take a photo, real... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Sentruion
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed and frustrated
Very good reviews on Amazon so whilst at very reasonable price thought I'd go for it. Lovely camera BUT to cut long story short, pictures taken with intelligent auto i.e. Read more
Published 16 days ago by AJP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good buy
I have not used it very much but seems to be an excellent compact with a lot of sophisticatd extras.
Published 20 days ago by Mr. Brian Jones
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Well built and lovely to use
Compact, quality build with eye-catching colour - well done Lumix! One of the most important features is ease of use and my girlfriend loves it. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Mr. S. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and fully eqqiped small camera
The camera meets my expectations. Light and fully equipped with all features that are essential to take nice pictures. Read more
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