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ProductCode: panasonic_dmczs7
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Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 (Lumix DMC-TZ10)
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 25 – 300 mm (12×)
ReviewScore: 72
URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmczs7
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: Panasonic hasn't changed the basic ingredients of the ZS series (ZS is the North American designation, the range is known as TZ everywhere else) much since its introduction. The GPS-equipped ZS7, like its predecessors, is a solid and pleasantly weighty metal-bodied camera with a good selection of exterior control points, complemented by a reasonably clear menu system.The 12MP ZS7 packs a useful 25-300mm (equivalent) lens which is amongst the most versatile currently on the market. As far as image quality is concerned, the ZS7 turns in excellent results overall, both in terms of detail reproduction and optical sharpness. Although key specifications are very similar to the slightly cheaper ZS5, if we had to choose between the two, we'd opt   for the ZS7 for its built-in GPS and higher quality LCD screen.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: all-purpose photography, especially travelling, where the built-in GPS is very useful.
        NotSoGoodFor: GPS drains the battery, and the ZS7 isn't at its best in poor light.
        Conclusion: The Lumix ZS7 is the top of the line of the 'original' travel zoom range, from Panasonic. As an all-purpose travel camera the ZS7 excels, and it's built-in GPS, despite being a drain on the battery, is great fun and very useful when travelling. It's not the best value camera in this group, but it does give some of the best results.
    ASIN:
        - B00395WIXA
        - B003966MRM
        - B003960FFM
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Jan 26, 2010
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Single
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    CIPAImageStabilizationRating: ""
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 2.3 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
    FlashRange: 5.30 m
    FlashXSyncSpeed: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 25–300 mm
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: AVCHD Lite
    GPS: Built-in
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard
    LensMount: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F3.3–4.9
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: ""
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 60 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "11"
    OpticalZoom: 12×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200,  640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360
    Processor: Venus Engine HD II
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "72%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 20, 2011"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 460,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 15 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: None
    StorageIncluded: 15 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    USBCharging: ""
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderMagnification: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "4"
    Wireless: ""
    WirelessNotes: ""