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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

8.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (533)
    9.0 9.0 from 533 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    8.3 8.3 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (13)
    8.1 8.1 from 13 reviewers
  • Features (12)
    7.6 7.6 from 12 reviewers
  • Ease of use (18)
    8.0 8.0 from 18 reviewers
  • Performance (12)
    7.8 7.8 from 12 reviewers
  • Picture quality (22)
    8.2 8.2 from 22 reviewers
  • Battery performance (7)
    8.8 8.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Display (11)
    7.4 7.4 from 11 reviewers
  • Video quality (6)
    7.5 7.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (11)
    7.5 7.5 from 11 reviewers
  • Equipment (7)
    8.5 8.5 from 7 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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5-6
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Users:
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7-8
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.9/10
    8 September 2008

    While other companies have solely championed the superzoom compact category via the more traditional bridge route, Panasonic has strayed from the herd by also combining expansive zoom ranges inside compact bodies for its TZ Read more

    • Good highlight detail, Price on the TZ4, Handling
    • Underexposure issues, Flat colours

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    21 October 2008

    Panasonic TZ4 Intro Panasonic updates its popular TZ-series with the DMC-TZ4 and DMC-TZ5, featuring higher resolution and the latest Panasonic technological advancements. Read more

  3. Digital Camera Review

    Digital Camera Review
    13 April 2008

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 , along with its more feature-rich sibling, the TZ5, is the latest incarnation of Panasonic's compact ultrazoom concept to begin making its way to store shelves. Read more

  4. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    9.0/10
    25 October 2008

    The TZ4 is an excellent camera at an excellent price, but you may always wonder whether you shouldn't have spent just a little more and gone for the TZ5 instead. Read more

    • Compact and solid design, Good feature set, Takes great pictures
    • It's tempting to opt for it's slightly more expensive sibling, the TZ5

  5. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    7 May 2008

    It may not be the smallest or prettiest snapper around, but the TZ4 does the business where it counts. A wide-angle 28mm lens and 10x zoom combined with capable automatic settings give great image quality, in what is one of... Read more

    • Wide-angle lens, Long zoom, Excellent images
    • Small screen, No manual controls

  6. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    27 July 2008

    Having enjoyed well-deserved success with the TZ2 and TZ3, Panasonic has followed up with another excellent camera. The TZ4 has bullet-proof build quality, excellent ergonomics, is extremely easy to use and performs well. Read more

  7. PhotoRadar

    PhotoRadar
    9 August 2008

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  8. Cameras

    Cameras
    8.3/10
    16 May 2008

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  • User Reviews

  1. Awesome Camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: freetolio "freetolio", Amazon
    27 May 2011

    I bought this camera a few years ago from Amazon, and it has been great. I have taken it in hot, cold, and humid areas and it has held up great. I have no plans to buy any other camera anytime soon. Read more

  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4K Black Digital Camera (8.1MP, 3264x2448, 27MB Internal Memory, SD/SDHC/MMC Card Slot)

    10/10
    Reviewer: PriceGKeng, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    It's one of the most versatile cameras I've ever owned. It's great for indoor shots to get many people in one shot because of the wide angle 28mm lens. And it's pretty small for a 10x zoom camera. Read more

    • 10x Zoom. Great picture quality. Easy to use. Wide 28mm lens. Able to zoom while shooting movies.
    • Poor movie sound quality. Slow to focus at longest zoom setting.

  3. Getting the Point and Shoot back in the Picture with the Panasonic DMC-TZ4

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: vincedog3, epinions.com
    4 days ago

    Small Digital Point and Shoot cameras were a kind of camera I left behind years ago since my old tru Read more

    • Fantastic Leica lens 10x,Movie mode, very good pictures.
    • So so low light performance. Plastic tripod mount. Intelligent Auto could be better.

  4. Great for Amature Wildlife Photographers

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: snoopydoobiedog, J&R
    29 July 2009

    I had this camera for only a week and took over 3000 shots. I love to photograph wildlife and needed a great zoom - this camera was Awesome, bad thing is, someone else thought so too. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
    • Poor Operation in Low Light

  5. "Great camera-have used in many situations"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: mooremath1, CNET
    27 August 2010

    I travel abroad whenever possible and this camera goes with me every time. I can guarantee that I have a high quality picture to remember my trips. I can fit it in cargo pant pockets or just carry it by strap. Read more

    • Travels well and get fantastic pictures with all lighting. Actually easy to use after you read manual.
    • No view finder

  6. camera was a great purchase

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: robertf4867, Ebay
    5 October 2011

    We purchased the camera for a backup and it has become a favorite of my daughter. The seller was first rate, great communicator and great product. Read more

  7. Best gift I could have given my boyfriend

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: 797979, Newegg
    15 October 2008

    I, myself am not the technology expert but rather my boyfriend and buying him anything tech-related was intimidating--as it turns out he is very proud that I made the selection that I did. Read more

    • Very easy camera to use, not by any means a simple camera however one that has a lot of amazing features and laid out really well. Solid camera that looks sleek and takes great pictures.
    • None

  8. Worthy member of the TZ family

    B&H Photo
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: twosean, B&H Photo
    5 March 2009

    Recently I have upgraded my TZ1 to the TZ4 (Great value at the time of purchase). I was extremely pleased with the TZ1 once I got to know the camera limitations. Read more

    • 28mm wide lens, Bright LCD, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
    • Noise

  9. Great stuff

    OneCall
    10/10
    Reviewer: No nick name, OneCall
    29 January 2009

    I have used other LUMIX cameras for several years and proved to be faithful to the user. My husband introduced it to me. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Great quality price wis, LUMIX has always proved, To be a better product
    • Short Battery Life

  10. Even a dummy like me can take good pictures with the Panasonic DMC-TZ4

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: marytara, epinions.com
    11 August 2008

    I bought my Panasonic DMC-TZ4 (black) about a year ago, last summer - when my Kodak Ezshare camera w Read more

    • easy to use, takes decent shots of just about any subject
    • occasionally a blurry photo, but not necessarily a fault of the camera!

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Experience the Panasonic Lumix 8.1 Megapixel Compact Digital Camera with 28mm Wide Angle Lens, 10x Optical Zoom, Intelligent Auto Mode and 2.5" Diagonal Intelligent LCD. By combining a 28mm wide angle lens, which lets you capture a wider framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm camera, with the TZ Series 10x optical zoom, you’re empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    TZ4, DMC-TZ4K 8MP 10x Zoom Digital Camera
  • Format
    Compact
  • Max resolution
    3264 x 2448
  • Low resolution
    3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    8.1 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    8.3 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    33 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD

Release Date

  • First seen
    13 February 2008

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  • Is anyone else seeing blurry images?

    I purchased about a year ago a new Panasonic DMC-TZ4. And up until this point, I was in love with this camera. However, just recently, sometimes when I turn the camera on it the screen is showing images to be out of focus and blurry. All the settings are correct. Some times it stays like this for hours. Other times, I can turn the camera off and then back on and the blurriness goes away. Twice the camera has frozen and I had to take the battery out. And some times when I turn the camera on it begins to zoom without me touching anything. I have never dropped the camera, nor gotten it wet or damaged. Any suggestions as to how this can be fixed? If so, please email me krgiglio@gmail.com. Thanks!

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