Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 First Impressions Review

by Tom Warhol
Published on March 09, 2007

Navigation
Intro	Testing/Performance Expectations
Physical Tour	Components
Design/Layout	Modes
Control Options	Image Parameters
Connectivity/Extras	Overall Impressions
Conclusion	Specs

Connectivity
Software
The LZ7 ships with the LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio viewer, and ArcSoft (PhotoImpression/PhotoBase), all of which were not evaluated.

Jacks, Ports, and Plugs
An AC power plug (for the optional Ac adaptor) and a USB cable connection are accessed through the port door on the left.

Direct Print Options
DPOF printing options of single or multiple images can be selected from the mode dial.

Battery
The LZ7 ships with two Oxyride AAs, proprietary batteries that Panasonic says allow the user to take 65 percent more images than alkaline batteries and has an estimated shot count of 250 images.

Memory
The camera has a built-in memory of 27 MB, enough to save a few images or serve as a back-up for the SD, SDHC, and Multimedia cards that the camera accepts.

Other Features
Easy Zoom – This is a handy single-button feature that lets users quickly jump to the 6x max zoom at full resolution. A second press of the button pushes the zoom to 9x, although with a drop in image size to 3 MB.

Intelligent ISO – This handy option provides a neat bar graph in preview mode that operates like a signal strength indicator to tell you the degree of subject movement.