Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 5MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)
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Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-LZ2PP-S
Product features:
- 5 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
- 14MB built-in memory
- Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by 2 AA-size batteries
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Customer Review: A lot of camera for a reasonable price !!
Summary: 5 Stars
WOW ......... this would be the one word to describe this camera. This camera had almost everything I was looking for at a price that is very competitive with other brands. I was looking for something that was semi-small, had a good optical zoom (at least 4x +), at least 5mp, and that was below $250.00. This was one of the few camera's to meet all my criteria.
The optical zoom on this is amazing for a compact camera, while most in this category are a 3x optical, this gives you 6x. The optical image stabilization is an awesome feature, usually found only in more expensive camera's. Even while skaking it up and down, it still delivers a crisp, detailed picture (yep, I tried it for fun) This feature in a compact camera was unique only to Panasonic. Both the 6x optical zoom, and the optical image stabilization deliver as promised. The digital zoom is somewhat noisy, and tends to not be as high definition, but this is true of all digital zooms, and for most situations the 6x optical is more than enough.
Lag time between photos is about average, but still could stand to be a little quicker. This is especially true when using the flash. This is one downside of digital camera's, that I expect in newer generations will not be a problem. The 5mp is more than enough for good quality prints.
The Camera itself is slightly (very slightly) a bit bigger than others in it's class, but this is neccesary to add the increased features. You could fit this inot a pocket if needed, but overall it is too bulky for this. It's all plastic body does not appear or feel cheaply made. I do wish they would have used some metal, but overall this keeps the camera weight down.
Features are very user friendly for a novice (such as myself), and the camera interface is very easy to learn and use. Buttons are well laid out, and for the most part are similiar to all digital camera's.
The lack of an optical view finder does take some getting used too, but you will find you do not miss it at all after only a few hours. The LCD screen is large (2") and the picture is clear and bright. The only trouble I have experienced is in darker situations it can be hard to compose the picture, but this is also true of all LCD's.
The built in memory is small, only good for a handful of pictures.I would recommend purchasing an SD card no smaller than 125mb, but if price is not a factor go for a 512mb or higher.
I am not one on technical aspects, but the camera does give a user some choice over photo layouts, but for the most part is a simple to use point and shoot camera, with many extra useful bells and whistles. So far I am very pleased with this camera, it performs remarkable, had all the features I was looking for, and will not be obsolete in a few months.
Pro's
- 6x optical zoom (cannot say enough about it)
- optical image stabilization ( a selling point alone)
- Well laid out, easy to use interface
- Large LCD screen
- Crisp, clear pictures
- Histogram (checks exposure, and lets you know when it is correct)
- Beats all camera's in it's price range hands down on features
- Uses AA batteries, and not a properitary battery. ( I did not think I would like this, but AA's are easy to find, and the rechargeable's are modestly priced compared to other batteries.
Con's
- Slightly bigger than most competitors
- Average picture lag time between shots, especially when using the flash
- No speaker to hear recorded video
- lack of optical viewfinder ( not really a con in some cases)
In all if you are looking for a great camera, with many extra features not usually found in this price range, this is the camera for you. This camera would suit an enthusiast who is looking for a small back up camera, or a beginner who wants a nice camera for everday snapshot pictures. A great all around digital camera !!!
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Description of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 5MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)
Panasonic's DMC-LZ2 Lumix Digital Camera delivers sharper, better photographs with just a touch. The 2.0" diagonal LCD uses a TRM design to suppress reflections, allowing you to see more clearly - even outdoors. It operates on two convenient power sources, for maximum flexibility: Alkaline or Rechargeable AA batteries. Store photos in the built-in memory when your SD cards are full. Unlimited Consecutive Shooting lets you snap shots until your memory card is full. Shutter Speed - 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Exposure - Program AE 10 sec. Audio Dubbing Records to SD/MMC slots Auto Review - 1 sec/3 sec/zoom @ 1x/4x/8x Scene Modes - Simple, Normal Picture, Economy, Macro, Portrait, Night Portrait, Panning, Fireworks, Party, Snow and more PictBridge direct printing Auto Angle Detection Backlight Compensation Works with OxyRide AA batteries (included), Ni-MH rechargeables and alkaline batteries Color - Silver Dimensions(HxWxD) - 2.50 x 3.96 x 1.30 Weight - 0.49 lbs. Included Accessories - Two AA Oxyride batteries, A/V & USB cable, strap and CD-ROMAmazon.com Review As Panasonic will tell you, and we have to agree, that the most awesome thing about this camera is its Mega Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) system. With a 6x optical zoom and the ability to make QuickTime films (with sound) that can be as long as your memory card is big, Mega O.I.S. really expands the image-taking capabilities of this camera.
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royal palace, without zoom (top) and at 6x zoom (bottom). (Click images for larger views.) |
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with the LZ2 with Mega O.I.S. turned on. (See larger image.) |
In very bright situations, on the other hand, the display becomes difficult to read. We took the camera with us on a snow outing, and again, we had to take several pictures of each thing we wanted to capture because we couldn't judge our aim from the LCD. We also couldn't show off our images in sunny situations.
The last difficulty we encountered is that the menu system is not as intuitive as those found in most other cameras. Scene modes are split between two settings on a top-of-the-camera dial, so we had to flip between main menus there before making a final selection using toggle buttons on the back of the camera. This set-up also meant that when we accidentally rotated the dial while taking out the camera or putting it away, we found ourselves having to re-select a scene mode next time we used the camera. We ended up taking a lot of pictures in the Auto and Easy modes, which have their own slots on the dial.
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If you're looking for increased optical zoom and/or a high-performance image stabilization system, the Panasonic LZ2 is a great value--packed with advanced features and lots of megapixels, but at a price that hardly hits the pocketbook.--Sarah Sternau
Pros
- 6x optical zoom with Mega Optical Image Stabilization
- Beautiful colors and great lighting in images
- Fast performance and long battery life with convenient AA batteries
- No viewfinder and display is difficult to read in bright light
- Complicated menu system
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