DMC-TZ30

Digital Camera


Super Zoom Camera TZ30 - Featuring 20x Optical Zoom, 50p Full HD Video Recording and Built-in GPS Function - Black

The DMC-TZ30 incorporates a 20x optical zoom LEICA DC lens from 24mm ultra wide-angle (35mm camera equivalent: 24-480mm), featuring Nano Surface Coating technology that minimizes ghosts and flaring. The new lens system makes the unit’s overall length short to fit in the compact body despite its versatile zoom range. The 20x optical zoom increases its power to 40x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom. This is an extensive zoom function using digital zoom with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology.

The 14.1-megapixel MOS sensor boasts high speed signal output and high sensitivity image recording for making many advanced features possible. This enables the camera to record 10 fps in full resolution, and full HD video. The excellent S/N ratio of MOS sensor and the Intelligent Noise Reduction system in the Venus Engine makes both photos and videos shot at any sensitivity level from low to high with outstanding clearness. The DMC-TZ30 also boasts approx. 0.1 sec Light Speed AF that helps catching even the most fleeting photo opportunities.

The DMC-TZ30 is capable of recording full HD 1920 x 1080 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) videos in AVCHD Progressive format. Upgrading the full HD recording capability from interlaced to progressive, subjects with fast motion or fine details are reproduced even more clearly. The DMC-TZ30 can also record full HD videos in MP4 format that has high compatibility with computers. Videos come with the high-quality sound system of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, zoom noise reduction system and Auto Wind Cut function.

With the DMC-TZ30, you can copy the map data of designated city to an SD Memory Card from the bundled map DVD which comprehends detailed map of approx. 90 countries worldwide on a scale of 1/25,000 or more precise. The geo-tagged images are automatically sorted and they can be played back along the map so that you can trace the memory of travelling along their footprints by scrolling the map in the camera. The LUMIX’s GPS function also shows the name of the Country/Region, State/Prov./County, County/Township, City/Town/Village and Landmark.

The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) boasts double repression power compared to the MEGA O.I.S.. It is particularly effective for a low-frequency vibration, which is physically generated when pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed. You get bright photos without blurring even from handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds. The Active Mode effectively suppresses blur in video recording especially at wide-angle while walking or playing with children.

Awards

DMC-TZ30, What Digital Camera, Gold Award, March 2012

03/2012

DMC-TZ30, What Digital Camera, Gold Award, March 2012

"If you're after a pocketable, powerful and easy to use compact camera then the TZ30 is up there with the very best."
DMC-TZ30, CNET, Editors Choice Award, March 2012

03/2012

DMC-TZ30, CNET, Editors Choice Award, March 2012

'If you're looking to upgrade your snapper before your next holiday, this is certainly one to consider... The DMC-TZ30 is packed with features. Build quality simply can't be faulted.'
DMC-TZ30, CameraLabs, Highly Recommended, April 2012

04/2012

DMC-TZ30, CameraLabs, Highly Recommended, April 2012

"...the TZ30 sets the benchmark for pocket super-zooms."
DMC-TZ30, Photography Blog, Essential Award, April 2012

04/2012

DMC-TZ30, Photography Blog, Essential Award, April 2012

"The combination of a long zoom, quality image sensor, full 1080p HD movies and a range of modes for every user level in a pocket camera is a compelling one."
DMC-TZ30, Pocket-lint, Hot Product Award, April 2012

04/2012

DMC-TZ30, Pocket-lint, Hot Product Award, April 2012

"A great zoom range from 24-480mm, excellent image stabilisation, very fast autofocus and a great 1080p movie mode make this a real crowd-pleaser."
DMC-TZ30, Expert Reviews, Best Buy Award, April 2012

04/2012

DMC-TZ30, Expert Reviews, Best Buy Award, April 2012

"This is a seriously fast camera. Autofocus was responsive and we measured an average of 0.7 seconds between shots in normal use."
DMC-TZ30, ePHOTOzine, Highly Recommended Award, May 2012

05/2012

DMC-TZ30, ePHOTOzine, Highly Recommended Award, May 2012

"The Panasonic Lumix TZ30 is an excellent GPS camera with a wealth of options making it the perfect travel zoom."

349.99 GBP



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