Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Digital Camera Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7

Digital Camera Review

Mar 09, 2007 - By Tom Warhol
The 7.2-megapixel Lumix DMC-LZ7 is one of Panasonic’s latest entries into the point-and-shoot market. Retailing for $199.00, the LZ7 features a 6x optical zoom lens and an Easy Zoom button that quickly brings the lens to the 6x point. An additional press of the button expands the zoom to 9x but reduces the image size to 3 megapixels. The LZ7 packs in a 2.5” LCD with a resolution of 115,000 pixels. As with all of the new cameras in Panasonic’s Lumix line, the LZ7 includes Intelligent Image Stabilization, a new feature that incorporates Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Intelligent ISO Control that adjusts ISO for subject movement in low light conditions. The new Lumix cameras also incorporate a Venus Engine III processor, which was formerly only available in their higher end cameras.
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Value
With a decent quality lens, easy zoom function, and 7.2 megapixels, the LZ7 is a good value for $199.

Who’s This Camera For?
Point-and-Shooters – This camera is geared for point-and-shooters who want some control over their images.

Budget Consumers – Bargain seekers might not fork over the bucks for this one, but the 7.2 megapixels and 6x optical zoom lens might be tempting.

Gadget Freaks – Serious gear heads probably wouldn’t be interested in the LZ7, but weekend techies could have some fun with it.

Manual Control Freaks – Manual control junkies might pass on this one due to its lack of aperture and shutter speed control.

Pro/Serious Amateurs – Not a camera for pros, but the 7 megapixels and moderate zoom might tempt them to into buying it for a vacation cam. 

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