The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 houses 5 megapixels on its 1/2.5-inch CCD and couples it with a lengthy Leica DC Vario Elmarit 10x optical zoom lens. This amount of zoom is fairly generous considering that the TZ1 is only an inch and a half thick. The lens does extend from the body and is balanced by a slightly thicker right-hand grip. On the back of this Lumix is a 2.5-inch LCD screen that has the world’s first High Angle mode. While many compact models now offer a wide viewing angle on the LCD screen, the TZ1 is the first to have a designated mode for it. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 will retail for $349 when it becomes available in March.
