Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 review
Verdict:
Incredibly slim for a 10x zoom camera, and image quality and performance are up to scratch. Only the screen's poor viewing angles keep the SZ7 from an award
Review Date: 8 Mar 2012
Price when reviewed: £222
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Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk
Reviewed By: Ben Pitt
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | DMC-SZ7EB-K |
| Review Date | 8 Mar 2012 |
| Rating |
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| CCD effective megapixels | 14.0 megapixels |
| CCD size | 1/2.33in |
| Viewfinder | none |
| Viewfinder magnification, coverage | N/A |
| LCD screen size | 3.0in |
| LCD screen resolution | 460,000 pixels |
| Articulated screen |
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| Live view |
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| Optical zoom | 10.0x |
| Zoom 35mm equivalent | 25-250mm |
| Image stabilisation | optical, lens based |
| Maximum image resolution | 4,320x3,240 |
| Maximum movie resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Movie frame rate at max quality | 25fps |
| File formats | JPEG; AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) |
Camera Controls |
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| Exposure modes | auto |
| Shutter speed | auto |
| Aperture range | f/3.1-9 (wide), f/5.9-16 (tele) |
| ISO range (at full resolution) | 100 to 3200 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2 EV |
| White balance | auto, 4 presets, manual |
| Additional image controls | i.Exposure, i.Resolution |
| Manual focus |
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| Closest macro focus | 5cm |
| Auto-focus modes | multi, centre, face detect, tracking |
| Metering modes | multi, face detect |
| Flash | auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction |
| Drive modes | single, continuous, self-timer |
Physical |
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| Memory slot | SDXC |
| Mermory supplied | 70MB internal |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Battery Life (tested) | 250 shots |
| Connectivity | USB, AV, mini HDMI |
| HDMI output resolution | 1080i |
| Body material | aluminium |
| Lens mount | N/A |
| Focal length multiplier | N/A |
| Kit lens model name | N/A |
| Accessories | USB cable |
| Weight | 133g |
| Size | 60x99x21mm |
Buying Information |
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| Warranty | one-year RTB |
| Price | £222 |
| Supplier | http://www.amazon.co.uk |
| Details | www.panasonic.co.uk |
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