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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

8.1 megapixels, first seen: 31 January 2008

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  • User Score (336)
    9.1 9.1 from 336 reviewers
  • Expert Score (5)
    8.0 8.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Design (11)
    6.8 6.8 from 11 reviewers
  • Value for money (15)
    6.9 6.9 from 15 reviewers
  • Features (9)
    7.3 7.3 from 9 reviewers
  • Ease of use (13)
    7.4 7.4 from 13 reviewers
  • Picture quality (8)
    7.8 7.8 from 8 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • 10 15x zoom, zooming works for movies, true wide photos, best in its category, system mega ois
  • occasionally a blurry photo, sometimes balky autofocus, could use better flash, long end af issues, poor movie sound quality
  • Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, Panasonic’s DMC-TZ4 Lumix ® 8.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 15.9x, giving you even greater telephoto…

Specifications

  • 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
    31 January 2008

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  • Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

  1. Reviewer: Livingroom
    31 January 2008

    The Panasonic Lumix TZ4 (known in Asia as the TZ11) is an 8.1 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with 10x optical zoom (Vario-Elmar Branded) with an aperture maximum of F3.3-F4.9. The Panasonic Lumix TZ4 has a 2.5 inch LCD with 230,000 pixel resolution and 20 megabytes of internal memory. It has face detection, continuous auto focus, red eye correction (in camera), intelligent exposure, intelligent scene selector and intelligent ISO (lots of intelligent modes - meaning it'll... Read more

  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

    Reviewer: TrustedReviews
    4 April 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Value for money 7
    7.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    Two of the big success stories of the past year have been Panasonic's Lumix TZ2 and TZ3 . In a market saturated with tiny over-powered 3x zoom compacts, the 6-megapixel TZ2 and the 7-megapixel TZ3 offered a unique specification, with a relatively large but ergonomically designed body, a high quality Leica-branded 10x optical zoom lens and a range of easy-to-use automatic functions. Both cameras sold very well, especially the higher resolution TZ3, so it's no surprise... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Cameras
    16 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.3
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 8
    8.0
     

    "This camera will do a good job for you. It manages to do more or less exactly what it sets out to do. So if you are after for a straightforward, compact camera, with a longer zoom that can take a good photo take a look at this one." Read more

  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

    Reviewer: Steve's Digicams
    24 April 2008

    The 8.1-megapixel TZ4, joins the TZ5 in Panasonic's TZ series offerings for 2008. These models pack a 28mm wide-angle, 10X optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active user needing a versatile camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens with the 10x optical zoom - consumers are empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Adding to these feature-rich digital cameras, Panasonic also expands its Intelligent Auto technologies with new... Read more

  5. Panasonic DMC-TZ4 Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    10 February 2010

    8.3 Megapixel, Point and Shoot Camera, 2.5 in. LCD Screen, 10x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 0.46 lb. Read more

  1. Great for Amature Wildlife Photographers

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

    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. I have missed it so much these last few days, that I just ordered it's bigger brother the TZ5 - I would have ordered this same exact one, but was unable to locate it reasonably priced (all wanted more than I initially paid). Though not a Pro - I was able to capture some pro shots of a momma... Read more

  2. Worthy member of the TZ family

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    5 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    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. However, I decided to upgrade the camera mainly for the wide angle lens of the TZ4 and reported better high ISO quality. Like the the TZ1 this camera has it's own limitations largely due to noise in low light situations. However, there is a noticable quality improvement between the photographs of the TZ4 and... Read more

  3. One of the best point and shoots!!!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    1 February 2010 See Product at Amazon ($195.95)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I own a Nikon 5600 point and shoot and was satisfied with it... Later I upgraded to an entry level SLR (Nikon D60).. However, it was not possible for me to take the D60 everywhere and so was in need of a point n shoot that could give me good pictures and a good optical zoom in any lighting conditions.. After reading a lot of reviews about the Tz4K I finally bought one... I am very satisfied with the purchase Read more or see product

  4. "Everything but the size"

    Reviewer: CNET
    23 July 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I love the image quality, the auto-stabilization, and the zoom, but its size and design are just a bit off. The lcd juts another quarter inch from the rest of the already inch and a quarter thick camera. But I don't really consider it an ultracompact camera, so I guess that's fine. Performance is awesome when you're doing straightforward shooting. Read more

  5. Reviewer: Epinions
    11 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Replaced the TZ3 with this camera after a very good experience with the TZ3.  Due to the higher price of the TZ5 opted for the TZ4 and believe i did not loose out on much.The camera is very portable, though its not really a pocket friendly ... Read more

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