The DMC-TZ6's 2.7-inch LCD has a total of 230,000 dots for high resolution. It features the Intelligent LCD function. The Auto Power LCD function increases the backlight brightness... more
complete with a 10-megapixel CCDsensor and a 25mm wide-angle LEICA lens, allowing you to take still photos andmoving pictures in HD format. The Panasonic Lumix D...
image stabilised Leica DC lens offers am impressive 12x optical zoom, starting at an extra wide 25mm and zooming in to 300mm at the telephoto end (in 35mm equivalent...
PANASONIC DMC-TZ6EB-K
The new TZ6 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a sleek compact ... more
body. This versatile camera lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's...
image stabilised Leica DC lens offers am impressive 12x optical zoom, starting at an extra wide 25mm and zooming in to 300mm at the telephoto end (in 35mm equivalent terms). Somehow this impressive lens is contained within a compact and stylish camera body that also offers a range of useful auto functions including intelligent ISO, face detection, Intelligent scene selection, AF tracking and Intelligent exposure. These clever features make using the camera easy and hassle free which, combined with the all purpose zoom lens, makes the Panasonic DMC-TZ6 the perfect travel camera.
lens into a stylish, compact body. The 25mm lens (equivalent to 22-300mm on a 35mm film camera) allows you to easily capture a large group of people, or expansive architectural structures and landscapes with dynamic width and rich perspective. This particularly handy in situations where you cannot step back or move away from a subject ideal for shooting group portraits in a small room. Youll be able to blow up your best shots to poster size thanks to a 10.1 megapixel resolution and you can frame and playback your stills with ease using the bright 2.7 inch LCD screen. Panasonics advanced Venus Engine IV image processing engine is able to record at high sensitivity settings, and it will reduce picture noise at different stages throughout image processing. If you press the iA button then point and shoot, the camera does all the hard work for you: detecting and correcting hand-shake, focusing on faces, removing unwanted red-eye, selecting the optimal scene mode, correcting brightness. Oh, and did we mention it also continually tracks a moving subject, keeping it in focus? The DMC-TZ6EB-K also records stunning full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848x480) at 30fps, enabling you to view your recordings on a widescreen television.
complete with a 10-megapixel CCDsensor and a 25mm wide-angle LEICA lens, allowing you to take still photos andmoving pictures in HD format. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 is easy tocarry around, which means you''ll be able to capture all of life's best momentswith ease, while its 12x optical zoom seizes every last detail. One of the best features on the Lumix DMC-TZ6 is its 25mmwide-angle focal length. It's perfect for framing faces in crowds, even in thetightest spaces. The DMC-TZ6's set of photo and video scenemodes lets you improve the quality of your work as they adapt your settings,by taking into consideration lighting and exposure. In fact, with the LumixTZ6, you'll be able to take masterpieces in all circumstances - no matterwhether you're working on a self-portrait, an aerial photo, or a sunset. Finally, the DMC-TZ6 includes an HDMisocket for viewing 1280 x 720-pixel footage on your TV screen.
complete with a 10-megapixel CCDsensor and a 25mm wide-angle LEICA lens, allowing you to take still photos andmoving pictures in HD format. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 is easy tocarry around, which means you''ll be able to capture all of life's best momentswith ease, while its 12x optical zoom seizes every last detail. One of the best features on the Lumix DMC-TZ6 is its 25mmwide-angle focal length. It's perfect for framing faces in crowds, even in thetightest spaces. The DMC-TZ6's set of photo and video scenemodes lets you improve the quality of your work as they adapt your settings,by taking into consideration lighting and exposure. In fact, with the LumixTZ6, you'll be able to take masterpieces in all circumstances - no matterwhether you're working on a self-portrait, an aerial photo, or a sunset. Finally, the DMC-TZ6 includes an HDMisocket for viewing 1280 x 720-pixel footage on your TV screen.
Panasonic Lumix TZ6, Versatile compact with great image quality
A review by potoroo99 on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 September 19th, 2009
Author's product rating:
Picture Quality
Excellent
Range & Quality of Features
Diverse
Ease of Use
Easy
Durability
Good
Overall Look & Design
Good
Value for Money
Good
Advantages:
Fantastic little camera with 12 x zoom & 10 . 1MP (better than TZ5), but cheaper than TZ7
Disadvantages:
No HD movie mode, not very cheap
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
The Panasonic Lumix TZ6 is a great little camera that I have used to compliment my large DSLR (a Nikon D90 I have also reviewed), which is too big and expensive to be taken everywhere.
Specification
The TZ6 is compact camera with 10.1 MP, which is plenty of pixels for all but the larger prints and harshest crops. This means that in normal conditions there will never be pixelation, in fact too many megapixels squashed onto a sensor can actually reduce the image quality. The most important feature of this camera is the 12x zoom, 25mm wide angle, Leica lens. Leica is a quality brand, and this lens is no exception, it produces quality images and the lens slides out of the camera quickly and smoothly. There is no lens cap, but slide across covers, as in most other digital compacts.
Design
For such a versatile camera, it is extremely compact at 2.35” x 4.07” x 1.29” and weighing only about 0.45 lbs - it is basically a lens attached to an LCD screen. This size is very useful as it can be easily kept in a small bag or coat pocket,and is robust enough to be carried around all day, so you never miss a shot. The 2.7 inch LCD screen is large enough to browse pictures and bright enough to easily compose images.There are some disadvantages to this small size as the camera does not have space for a viewfinder, which can be difficult in very bright conditions, but actually does not really bother me. The other aspect of the design that could be improved is the buttons - they are very small, and even though this camera is very compact, there is plenty of room for bigger buttons that would be easier to use.
Ease of Use
This camera is very easy to use as everything can be set to automatic, there is a simple on off switch and a camera / playback mode switch along with a standard dial to select for different modes. The dial allows you to select auto mode, movie mode, scene mode (where you choose and appropriate scene from the menu), my scene mode and intelligent auto. I ave never actually used the 'my scene' mode, but it allows your to preset some setting and then quickly access them without having to go through menus. The mode I use most of the time is intelligent auto, this mode lets the camera decide which scene mode is appropriate, automatically switching between scene like portrait, landscape and macro. The camera actually shows you a little symbol for the mode it has chosen in the corner of the screen so you can go into a different mode if you disagree, but I haven't had to do this.
Comparisons
There are very few other 12 x zoom compacts (I can only think of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS), so the Panasonic Lumix TZ range pretty much has the market to itself. The TZ6 has the advantage over the TZ5 with and extra 1 megapixel and 2 x zoom, as well as a slightly different styling. As far as I have seen the TZ6 is not thatmuch more expensive than the TZ5, so I found it worth getting the newer model. The TZ7 is the most recent release in the series and is almost exactly the same as the TZ6 both with 10.1 MP and 12x zoom - having seen them together in a shop, they look like carbon copies. The main difference on the TZ7 is the new HD movie mode, which is a feature I would like, but I can't justify spending a significant amount extra for this one feature, as still image quality is the most important aspect for me. The only other improvement I can find on theTZ7isaslightly better LCD screen, but I don't think this is worth shelling out for.
Conclusions
There are many cheaper digital compacts on the market, but not with the amazing image quality and zoom of the Panasonic TZ range. If movie mode is not particularly important to you, I think that the TZ6 (with image quality equal to the latest model) is the best compromise between price and features.
Advantages: Sturdiness, Ease of use, Autofocus Tracking Disadvantages: Overshadowed by the TZ7, Tries to do everything for you
...is only around £40. The Panasonic Lumix TZ6 and TZ7 are similar stable-mates, with the TZ7 being the superior of the two.
Having said that, the extra features of the TZ7 are things I can quite comfortably live without, such as the superior video capability with stereo sound, an HDMI output, and the ability of the camera to recognise up to 15 of your friends when they appear in a picture. Why would I want that? I don't have 15 friends - and even ... ...The TZ6 is aimed at people who want to take nice pictures but don't really want to know how those pictures are achieved. Almost everything is designed to be automatic and intuitive, and there is some pretty impressive processing that takes place to make this possible.
Priced at around £250, it may be a little too much for the beginners out there, no matter how good it performs.
The metal body gives the Lumix TZ6 a robust feel that some plastic-bodied ...
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Advantages: Very easy to use. Takes superb quality pictures Disadvantages: Might be a bit big for some.
I'm really behind the times when it comes to technology and have never had a digital camera before, so after looking on various websites I finally decided on this one. Whilst I cant compare it to anything else and think it's brilliant.
As a novice when it comes to digital cameras I found this incredibly user friendly, although I would recommend going through the manual as there are a lot of features and functions that would have baffled me, but ... ...very straight forward.
The pictures are really clear, although one comment is that when viewing them on the screen the reds look very brigh, but it's fine when you print off the photos so maybe that's just a setting that I need to adjust.
The video mode is also excellent. I've been taking lots of film of my baby boy recently and the battery lasts for ages.
It's not as small as a lot of the other cameras I looked at but I wouldn't class it as overly ...
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Advantages: small, great lens, easy to carry and use Disadvantages: no viewfinder and difficult to see the screen in bright light
I normally use DSLR's, but I wanted a compact camera for a touring holiday - didn't want to carry the weight this time.
I was attracted to this little camera by its 12 optical zoom and its Leica lens, so I expected it to be a good little point and shoot, but it has outstripped my expectations completely.
My first test for it was the Hampton Court Flower Show and it perfomed beautifully.
In the crowds it was literally reach out, point and shoot, ... ...were sharp and the colours beautiful.
Not only does it have an impressive zoom, it also starts with a great wide angle 25mm - perfect for landscape.
It is a well built piece of equipment, it starts up quite quickly - even for someone used to the instant reaction of a DSLR - and it feels solid and well built.
The battery lasts well - I take quite a lot of shots and use a lot of zoom, but it still manages about 250 pictures on a charge.
I did put ...
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Advantages: good quality pictures, great video recorder Disadvantages: pretty big, freezes sometimes
I used to have the TZ5 and i must say the TZ6 is a great improvement. There's a 12x, 25-300mm optical zoom lens, both wider and longer than the TZ5’s. Also the megapixels have increased from 9 to 10. Also the 720p HD video mode is recorded using the new AVCHD Lite format which almost doubles the recording time. This will come in very handy especially when going on holiday or days out. Also when recording, there is a new feature which cuts out very ... ...the video is brilliant. There is no freezing or jumping. The quality of the pictures are also very good. Just so clear with bright vivid colours. In addition the camera screen its self is good. A nice size and a good quality picture. disadvantages I think the camera could be improved by being made to look more attractive. Maybe in more colours. Also it isn't exactly the smallest camera. Finally i found that when looking through picutes videos ...
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this is very good camera.I bought it about two months ago and it works grate and i have no problems jet.I like the big lcd screen a lot.The price is very good in my opinion. This is not the best camera for professionals but for me it is grate because it is very easy to use.The photo quality is fine.this camera gots a lot of grate functions and features like built-in speakers, face detection and automatic display brightness adjustment.The price is ...
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Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction: Built-in
Effective Flash Range: 0.6 m - 5.3 m
Features: AF illuminator
Manufacturer's product description
The DMC-TZ6's 2.7-inch LCD has a total of 230,000 dots for high resolution. It features the Intelligent LCD function. The Auto Power LCD function increases the backlight brightness in 11 steps according to the ambient light intensity. At the highest of these 11 steps, the LCD backlight becomes approx. 1.4 times brighter than normal. This makes both shooting and viewing photos easier and more convenient.
Lens system
Type: Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 49.2 mm - f/3.3-4.9
Focal Length: 4.1 mm - 49.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 25 - 300mm
Focus Adjustment: Automatic
Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones): 11
Min Focus Range: 50 cm
Macro Focus Range: 3cm
Lens Aperture: F/3.3-4.9
Optical Zoom: 12 x
Zoom Adjustment: Motorised drive
Lens Construction: 8 group(s) / 10 element(s)
Lens Manufacturer: Leica
Features: Built-in lens shield, ED glass, aspherical lens
Additional features
Self Timer: Built-in
Self Timer Delay: 10 sec, 2sec
Additional Features: Audio recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, automatic face tracking technology, face detection, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment
Certified for Windows Vista: Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Included Accessories: Battery case, hand strap
Cables Included:
USB cable
A/V cable
Power
Power Device: Battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery Details: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
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