TZ1 - 10x optical zoom & 12.5x EX optical zoom. What if you could easily take a large telephoto lens that can zoom in on distant objects more easily to various places and travel destinations? The TZ1 [TZ stands for travel zoom], a 10x optical zoom lens, was born out of such requests. The 350mm-equivalent zoom and 12.5x optical zoom (35mm-equivalent: 437mm, with 3 million pixels or less) can be enjoyed in a compact size. Let's leave various memories of travel destinations and everyday life in various angles of view.
Foldable and collapsible lens that achieves compactness
The world's smallest #1 compact optical 10x zoom is achieved by a lens that employs both a flexion zoom and a retractable zoom. A newly designed lens that combines a bright and large aperture with retractable zoom, a compact optical system with flexion zoom, and a high-speed start-up of about 0.95 seconds.
In addition, the high image quality of the Leica DC lens
Of course, the lens quality is the Leica DC Vario-Elmarit F2.8, which has passed Leica Camera's strict standards. Aberration in the telephoto range and distortion in the wide-angle range are minimal, and the light in various scenes can be expressed beautifully.
Beautiful even when zoomed. Optical image stabilization
Camera shake is easy when zooming. Even more so with a large telephoto equivalent to 350mm. The TZ1 is equipped with an image stabilization function that allows you to easily enjoy a large telephoto in any situation, such as during a trip, in a vehicle, or in nature where it is difficult to shoot stably. Also, with optical image stabilization, there is no need to switch modes. If you always turn it on, it will not affect the CCD or image processing, and you will be happy to be able to correct camera shake while maintaining high image quality.
Subject blurring is also suppressed with high sensitivity
A new "high sensitivity mode" has been added to the scene mode. With high sensitivity up to ISO 1600 and a fast shutter speed, you can shoot fast-moving subjects such as pets and children without blurring. In addition, it is possible to brightly shoot scenes where brightness is insufficient, such as dimly lit restaurants and nights, and enjoy shooting without using a flash to make the most of the atmosphere.
Venus engine with beautiful high sensitivity
The TZ1 is equipped with the new engine Venus Engine III. In addition to realizing high image quality, high-speed response, and power saving, noise at high sensitivities is further reduced, and even in normal shooting mode, high-sensitivity shooting of ISO 800 is possible.
A bright F2.8 lens that is hard to shake
Equipped with a bright Leica DC lens of F2.8. A bright lens is especially effective in dark scenes such as indoors with low lighting or night scenes where the amount of light is insufficient. Combined with the effects of optical image stabilization, you can take clear images that make the most of the lens' inherent descriptive performance.
Set it when you leave
Travel Date
If you set the departure date of your trip and take a picture, you can see what day the picture was taken during playback. It is useful as a record of the trip, such as being able to check the itinerary later if you wonder, "Where is this picture?"
World Time
Just by selecting 32 preset time zones (regions) from the world map, you can set the time of your destination. Data can be recorded at the local time of shooting.
High-speed AF that you can shoot as soon as you encounter it
With five AF modes, including high-speed single-point AF, you can quickly focus on subjects you encounter while traveling. Furthermore, with the installation of linear AF, AF has been sped up in all modes.
A video of a scene that we will never meet again
Let's leave a video of the impressive events and stages you saw on your trip. You can use optical zoom and digital zoom when shooting, and you can shoot distant objects while zooming. VGA (640 x 480 pixels), 16:9 (wide VGA) large size and smooth movement. It supports high-sensitivity shooting that allows you to shoot brightly even at night or indoors.
Built-in memory of approximately 13MB
Even if the SD memory card is full, you can record to the built-in memory when you want to take a few more shots.
Beginners should use Easy mode
This mode allows even first-time users to take pictures easily and casually. The screen display and menus are simple and easy to understand.
Enjoy the beauty of the various scenes that you can only encounter during your trip
Equipped with scenes unique to travel, such as "aerial photography" that allows you to shoot scenery seen from an airplane, and "beach" that is active at a resort. You can also check how to use each mode on the screen.
A high-definition large screen that you can enjoy even during your trip somewhere nice
Equipped with a 2.5-inch, 207,000-pixel fine and bright liquid crystal. You can enjoy images taken in a vehicle or indoors. In addition, a high-sensitivity CCD that uses a pixel-mixing method achieves a bright and easy-to-see display even in dark places, making it easy to frame when shooting dark indoors or night scenes.
In addition, it is equipped with two functions, "power LCD" and "high angle", which allow you to check the image more comfortably according to the shooting situation. Press and hold the "LCD MODE" button to display the LCD mode selection menu.
Relive your travel memories on the big screen
Lumix's photo appreciation style is to enjoy with everyone on the large LCD of Lumix on the spot, and on the large screen of VIERA at home. By inserting an SD memory card into the SD slot of the VIERA, you can use the TV remote control to play a slide show of the pictures you have taken. As well as a computer monitor. Gathering with your friends or family and looking back on your trip with the photos you've taken is also a pleasure that can only be enjoyed with a travel camera.