Panasonic DMC TZ4 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera
70 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary
+ This digital camera scores high on compatibility. - It has no outstanding negative points.
“Great looking camera with a solid build quality. for such a quality camera it's…”
Alex, Harrogate
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70 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
91% of people recommend it.
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Alex, Harrogate
Score 10.0/10+ Great looking camera with a solid build quality. For such a quality camera it's extremely easy to use. The quality of the images are exceptional.
- I would have preferred a few little extra fun features but this is not something that really matters.
purchased 19 Jun 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser , “retired graduate notts”
Score 9.0/10+ great optical zoom and high build quality
- takes time to focus
purchased 30 Jun 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser , “n”
+ more than enough features for every occaision very easy to use good size screen most important the camera reacts quickly between shots this is a failure in other cameras i have used altogetheri would recomend it espesially the quality of the lens
- buttons on the back need to be clearer perhaps alittle bigger i found it a bit fiddley to get used to and not having the best eye sight claerer larger markings would be a benefit
purchased 06 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ I have been using a camera that is only 4 megapixels so this one is great compared to that one! I couldn't decide between the TZ4 and the TZ5 but i'm glad I got the TZ4 as there isn't that much of a difference except the TZ4 being a much better price!
- It didn't come with a free camera case (like it advertised) and it is quite hard to find one that is the right size!
purchased 01 Jan 2009
LYNDA, Waterlooville , “Amateur photographer”
Score 9.0/10+ Very quick charging battery, nice "feeling" camera and lots of varying features. Handy to have 2 scene modes available as a shortcut. My previous Panasonic I sold as the flash was too harsh and there's no way to alter it. There's still no way to alter it but this model is much improved in that department.
- To "change" the colour is a longwinded menu navigation. Could do with a shortcut facility. Has taken some very "simple" shots blurred for some reason....it's taking longer to perfect than other digis I've owned, including a previous Panasonic.
purchased 31 Dec 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ I chose the TZ4 mainly because it has the same excellent screen and zoom lens as the TZ5, but is a lot cheaper. The extra features offered by the TZ5 are not worth the extra cost in my opinion.
- The "intelligent" automatic setting claims to recognise what the lens sees, but I got poor results with indoor groups. Using the appropriate "scene" setting instead worked fine, however.
purchased 26 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ great picture quality
- no carry case and its a bit heavy
purchased 14 Dec 2008
Rose, Chelmsford , “New Grandma, like travelling, ”
Score 9.0/10+ Excellent quality photos potraits & scenes, lightweight, long battery life, easy playback
- for a complete amateur it takes a little bit getting used to
purchased 06 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ Intelligent auto is great for a first time digital camera user, extremely pleased with all the features.
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 18 Jan 2009
mark, croydon
Score 9.0/10+ Great quality lens, superb wide angle and telephoto, brilliant options for scene modes haven't had time to really discover what it is capable of but very impressed with the results so far. Also battery life is excellent.
- Only thing i have noticed is the red ey is a bit heavy on a few photos
purchased 03 Feb 2009
Bryan, Crumlin , “Retired, busy, liking digital.”
Score 10.0/10+ Compact, well built and easy to use, particularly for a novice like myself.
- I haven't found any yet.
purchased 26 Dec 2008
leta, gravesend , “40 something lady”
Score 10.0/10+ excellent ease of use, good quality images and great wide angled lense. very solid camera and great size not too small but not large either makes it easy to use
- haven't yet found any bad points
purchased 30 Jan 2009
John , Boroughbridge
Score 8.0/10+ A handy, easy-to-use, no-nonsense camera!
- None
purchased 02 Feb 2009
peter, wiltshire , “keen amateur”
Score 9.0/10+ really easy to use and the screen is really clear and a good size
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 29 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ Reviewer left no comment
- Button on top seems a little flimsy
purchased 27 Dec 2008
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Expert reviews for Panasonic DMC TZ4
TechRadar expert review
This is a remarkable lens in a remarkable camera. First, all other superzooms are scaled down SLR designs, which are just too bulky to slide into your pocket. The Panasonic TZ4 isn't. It's fatter than the average digital compact, true, but it's still slim enough to fit in a pocket. It's a genuine go-anywhere just-in-case camera.An impressive lensSecond, with a couple of exceptions, other superzooms concentrate the extra focal length at the telephoto end of the scale. You can fill the frame with a roe deer in the next county, but you still can't squeeze in the whole family at a birthday…
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reviewed 14 Jun 2008
Product Features
Camera Type
 
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Compact |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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8.1 |
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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10 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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2.5 |
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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4 |
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Face Recognition
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Yes |
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Image Stabilisation
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Yes |
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Colour
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Multi |
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
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Media Format
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SDHC Card |
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Media Format
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MMC Card |
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Media Format
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SD Card |
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PictBridge
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Yes |
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Macro Mode
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Yes |
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Video Recorder
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Yes |
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Manual Focus
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No |
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Timer
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Yes |
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Under Water
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No |
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Dimensions (mm)
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59x103x36 |
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Weight (g)
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208 |
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Flash
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Yes |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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3264x2448 |
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/2000 |
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Longest Shutter Speed
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60" |
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f3.3-4.9 |
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In-Built Memory (MB)
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50 |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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WiFi
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No |
Also known as: Panasonic Lumix, Panasonic DMC-TZ4
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Manufacturer's Description
Ever-Slimmer and Ever-Lighter travel camera with the 28mm Wide Angle & 10x Optical Zoom
Panasonic is pleased to introduce Lumix digital camera, 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4, featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The 28mm wide angle lens captures the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does and you can zoom in or out to magnify a distant subject when desired with the 10x optical zoom.
The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. These features can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear images.
The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system.
The DMC-TZ4 boasts Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with most appropriate clarity in any situations with newly developed 230,000-dot in 2.5-inch. Black Model: DMC-TZ4EB-K, Silver Model: DMC-TZ4EB-S.
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