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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 03 September 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 09 May 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 07 April 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 17 March 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 11 March 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
InfoSync 's conclusion / rating - 03 September 2008 |
“ The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 doesn't take the best pictures of all the cameras we've seen in its class, but it does offer loads more flexibility, and it comes packaged in a nice, functional design. Images could be a bit noisy and blurry, lacking in subtle details, especially as the light began to fade, and at the longest zoom range, we didn't get the sharp images we were hoping for. Still, the camera gives the user as much control as a prosumer DSLR, and there were so many preset options, even the scene modes had scene modes. We would recommend this camera for casual shooters who already know enough about photography to really benefit from the aperture, shutter and other exposure controls that we found on the LZ10... ”
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 09 May 2008 |
“ As we've seen across the entire range of Panasonic cameras, each generation of cameras in the Lumix lineup seems to provide clear improvements in resolution, screen quality, lens range, and image processing, all while keeping these upgrades within the same MSRP as the previous generation. At a street price of $200 or less, the LZ10 provides the performance and capability of a much more expensive camera. With its nice 30mm wide angle lens, 10 megapixel resolution and range of controls, the LZ10 really does come close to being a budget version of the popular Lumix DMC-LX2. However, edge softness in the photos, slower-than-expected autofocus, and sub-par flash images made this camera fall short of my expectations.
The final word in my mind is that while the LZ10 outperforms many other cameras in the same price range, it isn't perfect. Most consumers are likely to find the cheaper Canon PowerShot A590 IS or the slightly more expensive Nikon Coolpix P5100 to be more appealing choices. Still, the LZ10 is a solid little camera with a great deal of photographic potential... ”
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 07 April 2008 |
“ The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 could easily go completely unnoticed in a sea of look-a-like compact digital cameras, but is actually one of the more interesting models currently available on the market. The rather conservative styling, fairly compact size and weight, and lack of any stand-out headline features all conspire to make the DMC-LZ10 a little bit bland at first glance. Take a closer look though and you quickly realise that it's one of the most versatile compacts in its class. Want to just point and shoot? Panasonic's innovative Intelligent Auto mode is perfect for you. It achieves great results in most situations with very little input required from the user. Want to take full control? Simply set the shooting mode dial to A/S/M and away you go. Want something in between? There are a wealth of scene modes on offer. Add that impressive 5x, 30mm wide-angle zoom lens, complete with true optical image stabilisation, into the mix and the DMC-LZ10 ticks all the important boxes. The 150mm focal length at the other end of the zoom range, although hampered somewhat by the slow f/5.9 maximum aperture, is still a welcome addition. It's also quite a responsive camera, with quick focusing even in low-light conditions, although the burst shooting mode of 2.5 fps for 3 images seems a little pedestrian these days.
Image quality has once again been slightly improved since the last generation of Lumix models. Panasonic have maintained noise performance, so that ISO 400 on theDMC-LZ10 is equal to ISO 400 on the older models, despite the increase in megapixels from 8 to 10. I would have preferred to see the DMC-LZ10 use an 8 megapixel sensor with better ISO performance, though, as the 2 megapixel increase doesn't make an awful lot of difference to your photos. ISO 100-400 still isn't a particularly versatile range, but the usual excellent optical image stabilisation system means that the DMC-LZ10 is still an adaptable camera, as you can take a photo at a faster ISO speed and therefore a slower shutter speed, and still get sharp results, without adversely affecting the battery life too much. The High Sensitivity mode provides a fastest ISO speed of 6400, but the image resolution is automatically reduced to 3 megapixels and there's far too much noise and blurring of detail at that speed. The extension of the ISO range up to 1600 at full image resolution is more of a marketing strategy than providing any real benefits - you won't want to use the noisy ISO 800 and 1600 settings unless there is no other alternative. Thankfully you can increase the sharpness level in the camera, as the images are quite soft by default.
The addition of full manual controls to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 makes it something of a unique proposition in Panasonic's digital compact lineup - only the ageing (but still appealing) LX2 model offers similar functionality. Despite the slightly awkward control system and slow maximum apertures, having aperture-priority, shutter-priority and fully manual modes is a tangible selling point, and something that will really make a difference to your photography. The move up to 10 megapixels provides slightly larger pictures without adversely affecting image quality (although it hasn't really been improved either), performance is responsive enough, and the use of easily available Ni-Mh AA batteries considerably extends battery life. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 is one of those rare beasts, a pocket camera that is well-suited to both complete beginner and more experienced photographer alike. Highly recommended... ”
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- 4.5 |
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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 17 March 2008 |
“ The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 is a compact, easy-to-use camera with a plethora of useful features. They include a wide-angle 5X zoom lens, optical image stabilization, a beautiful 2.5" LCD display, both auto and manual controls, and a widescreen movie mode. Image quality is very good in most situations, with noise reduction being less of a problem then on previous Panasonic cameras (in most situations). All is not perfect, though -- the camera is a bit slow to start up, low light focusing isn't great, and the camera does not support the USB 2.0 High Speed standard. Still, if you're looking for an inexpensive camera with a wide-angle lens with a little extra zoom power, then I'd definitely recommend looking at the DMC-LZ10.
The DMC-LZ10 is a compact (but not tiny) camera that comes in your choice of silver or black. The camera is made mostly of metal, save for a few plastic doors and the tripod mount. The camera is easy to operate with one hand, though I'm not a huge fan of the slippery faux-rubber grip on the front of the camera. The controls are logically laid out, so you should be able to pick up the camera without having read the manual first. The LZ10 features an all-new 5X, 30 - 150 mm lens, though its maximum aperture of F3.3 - F5.9, this is on the slow side. Like all Panasonic cameras, the LZ10 features optical image stabilization, which allows you take take sharp photos at slower-than-normal shutter speeds. Flip around the camera and you'll find a 2.5" LCD display (but no optical viewfinder). At first glance, the LCD doesn't seem like anything special, but put the camera into "Auto Power LCD" mode and you'll enjoy some of the best outdoor LCD visibility of any camera on the market. Low light viewing is very good, as well.
While previous models in the LZ-series were point-and-shoot only, Panasonic wisely added manual controls to the DMC-LZ10. The available manual controls are for aperture, shutter speed, and white balance (including fine-tuning). Don't want to bother with those? Then you can take advantage of the numerous scene modes available on the LZ10, or simply use the Intelligent Auto Mode. This last feature will automatically select the scene mode for you, and includes Panasonic's effective face detection system (also available separately). In playback mode, you'll find some notable features, including slideshows with music, searching by category, and the ability to print the date/time, birthday, or a title on your photos. In the movie department, the LZ10 can record around twenty minutes of continuous video, in both 16:9 widescreen or traditional 4:3 format... ”
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TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 11 March 2008 |
“ The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 is an almost unique camera. It is a sensibly designed and well-made camera which has some genuinely useful features, enough controllability to keep the enthusiasts happy and surprisingly brisk performance, all at a very reasonable price. The Leica-branded lens is very good too, but unfortunately it is badly let down by a small sensor and inferior image processing, resulting in relatively poor image quality... ”
TrustedReviews's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
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