Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Budget Super Zoom Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Compact Camera Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Camera is the new ultra wide and high zoom lens camera which is packed with optical Image stabilizer. The camera is a compact sized construction which is designed to offer higher portability to amateur photographers.

Panasonic Lumix DM-LZ20 Camera comes with 16 Megapixels high resolution CCD Sensor which ensures high quality images from the camera and shoots HD videos.

Panasonic DMC-LZ20, when held in hand feels too light, though it’s mounted with big lens on its front. The Build quality is also very alluring which is designed keeping in mind the stable and comfortable grip a camera will need despite its compact size.

The new Lumix DMC-LZ20 Camera comes with powerful 25mm wide angle lens which allows 21x optical zoom (21-525mm). The powerful 21x optical zoom captures your subjects at 16.1 megapixel full-resolution. So, if your subject is standing at the distance of 525mm, you still can capture it as good as standing close to him, with perfect details and desired expressions.

The lens of the camera is 25mm Ultra-wide lens that can gives you approx. 196% wider frame coverage and almost twice the shooting area as with 35mm lens. For capturing a group photo or taking a breathtaking view of sea from a high platform, this lens is a perfect imaging piece.

For preventing from blurring that occurs at higher zoom range or during handheld shooting, the camera is packed with Optical Image Stabilizer which looks after the sharpness of image. The OIS takes into consideration blurs of the image and prevents them without hampering the image quality.

For giving images with high sensitivity and ISO range, the camera makes use of its 16 MP high resolution CCD Sensor and the Image processor will give images at ISO 6400 at the max range.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Camera comes a 3 inch LCD which offers 100% field view and supports 460K dot pixel resolution. The LCD features intelligent LCD function which automatically adjusts the brightness in the image according to shooting situations. It also allows you to review your images and videos with your family and friends after capturing.

To provide the ease of operation and lesser errors, Panasonic Lumix LZ20 camera is incorporated with iA Mode (Intelligent Auto). Along with that, the camera lets you use number of other modes including Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Optical Image Stabilizer and Intelligent exposure to enhance your photography skills.

With its Intelligent Exposure mode, the camera intelligently corrects the brightness of different part of images that happens due to insufficient lighting or use of flash. The Intelligent Scene Selector mode in the camera lets you choose from the most appropriate scenes including – Macro, Portrait, Night portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset and Scenery.

You can also capture creative shots by using dynamic Panorama mode which lets you shoot horizontal and vertical panorama shots.

The camera also enables you to capture stunning video of HD Quality in 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. The videos are recorded in JPEG format and the users can enjoy watching the videos on their HDTV and can also watch clicked images in 16:9 aspect ratio on TV.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Camera Price in India – Not Available

Technical Specification

Body Type : SLR-like (bridge) Sensor Size : 1/2.33 Inch. Type : CCD Effective Pixels : 16.1 Mega Pixels Image Ratio : 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 Max Resolution : 4608 x 3456 Pixels Image Stabilization : Optical Uncompressed Format : No ISO : Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (3200 – 6400 with boost) Image Stabilization Notes : O.I.S. File Formats : JPEG (DCF/Exif2.3) JPEG quality levels : Fine, Standard Optics & Focus Focal length : 25 – 525 mm Optical Zoom : 21x Lens Mount : No Autofocus : Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Centre Continuous Tracking Face Detection Single 4x Digital Zoom 9 Focus Points Autofocus assist lamp Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal Memory : 109MB

Display / Viewfinder Display Size : 3 Inch. Touch screen : No Display Type : TFT Screen LCD Display Dots : 460,000 Viewfinder : Electronic Live view Connectivity USB2.0 Layout Size : 120 x 76 x 80 mm Weight : 499g Battery Type : Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger Life : 380 CIPA Features Photography Minimum Shutter Speed : 15 sec Maximum aperture : F3.1 – F5.8 Flash Modes : Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Self-timer Drive modes 1.2 fpsContinuous drive Metering Modes : Multi Exposure modes : i Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program, Manual, Scene, Motion picture, Portrait, Sports Scene modes : Panorama Shot, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby (birthday only), Sunset, High Sensitivity Videography Motion JPEG video Format Mono Microphone Mono Speaker Resolutions : 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)