Panasonic DMC-ZS20 (TZ30) Review

The Panasonic Lumix ZS20 (TZ30) 14.1 MP is a Great Superzoom Compact Camera which takes Clear and Stunning Pictures!

The camera is small, light and produce great pictures, as well as takes awsome HD shots. I am so impressed with the quality of pictures that I have gotten. I have to admit that this camera is taking clearer more stunning pictures.

The 16x zoom on the Zs8/9 is really great. I've taken some fantastic close-up shots with it. Amazing. It was very easy to use right out of the box as well, and the size fits into a small cross-body handbag and isn't too weighty. This amazing little camera will take videos also. Pictures and video are very clear in HD.


Product Description.

Panasonic Lumix ZS20 (TZ30) Digital Camera comes with an impressive 20x optical zoom, a 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and the ability to shoot full-High Definition (HD). The newly-redesigned lens system, the LUMIX ZS20 features a new mechanical structure and optical system to further improve image quality and with Nano Surface Coating technology, the LUMIX ZS20 offers stunning image clarity with minimized ghosting and flare.

Beyond the quality of its lens, the LUMIX ZS20 integrates an enhanced built-in GPS*2 functionality, making it easy for users to pinpoint locations where photos were taken and share with family and friends on internet maps.What's in the box: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Digital Camera (Silver), Battery Pack, AC Adapter, USB Cable, Hand Strap, DVD (Map Included) and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

Product Features and Technical Details.

Panasonic Lumix ZS20 (TZ30) Digital Camera Product Features and Technical Details:

3-inch LCD display
High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
GPS
Built-in Memory 12MB

Technical Details

Brand Name: Panasonic
Model: DMC-ZS20K
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14.1 MP
Optical Sensor Technology: CMOS
Optical zoom: 20 x
Minimum focal length: 24.0
Maximum focal length: 384.0
Display Size: 3 inches
Width: 5.50 inches
Height: 1.90 inches
Weight: 0.90 pounds

Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.1 x 2.3 inches ; 6.6 ounces
Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)


Why Should I Choose the Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP Digital Camera?

Panasonic Lumix ZS20 (TZ30) Digital Camera comes with:

Powerful 20x Optical Zoom
The DMC-ZS20's powerful 20x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 24-480mm) draws your subjects right up close, and lets you freely capture decisive sports scenes, along with the natural expressions of people and animals, and details that you can't even see with your bare eyes

40x Intelligent Zoom
The Intelligent Zoom is an extensive zoom function using digital zoom, however, you can even draw the subject 2x closer than the original optical zoom with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. This means the 20x optical can virtually extend to 40x equivalent.

LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens
Newly developed LEICA DC lens system that achieves both high image quality and small size is redesigned to further extend its powerful zoom to 20x (35mm camera equivalent: 24-480mm). Comprising 12 elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces and 2 ED lenses, adoption of ultra thin lens for its new structure optical system makes the unit's overall length short to fit in the slim body despite its versatile zoom range from 24mm ultra wide-angle to 20x telephoto.

POWER O.I.S.
The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses the low-frequency vibration hand-shake component, which is physically generated when pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed. The POWER O.I.S. also works for powerful zoom shots, which are especially susceptible to hand-shake in a compact camera. Active mode is effective for video recording.

14.1-megapixel MOS Sensor
The 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor is newly developed for the DMC-ZS20 for even higher image quality. Together with the performance of the Venus Engine, quality of image shot in low-lit situations is dramatically improved reducing the noise to its half level*. The DMC-ZS20 can record high-resolution full HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format.

Intelligent Noise Reduction System
The excellent S/N ratio of the MOS sensor and the Intelligent Noise Reduction system in the Venus Engine make both photos and videos shot at any sensitivity from low to high and boast outstanding clearness.

High Quality Sound
Incorporating a stereo zoom microphone, the videos also come with the high-quality stereo sound of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, to offer highly realistic sound to the video

20x Optical Zoom in Video Recording
The powerful 20x optical zoom with 2-step zoom function is available in video recording.

Intelligent Resolution Technology
Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way according to the area. As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp.

GPS FUNCTION
GPS System with World Map Information
The DMC-ZS20 is acclaimed as an excellent travel companion because of a host of travel-friendly functions represented by the built-in GPS system. You can copy the map data of designated city to an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card out of a bundled map DVD which comprehends detailed map of approx. 90 countries worldwide on a scale of 1/25,000 or more precise.


Small and Easy to Use Camera which Produces Great Pictures and an Impressive Image Quality.

Panasonic Lumix ZS20 (TZ30) Digital Camera is a great compact superzoom, small, light and produce great pictures. This is a great camera and affordable, takes awsome HD shots. I am very impressed with it's picture quality, the same goes with ease of use and versatility.

-The Zoom is phenomenal
- AF speed is very good
- Low light performance is ok
- Flash works surprisingly well to improve overall picture quality
- Gyrosensors detect hand-shaking and the O.I.S. lens shifts to compensate, helping prevent blurring caused by hand-shaking
- Small, easy to carry around

User Testimonials

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