The Panasonic DMC TZ4 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens. If you shoot at less than 8 megapixels more zoom becomes progressively available. The maximum zoom available is 15.9x when the resolution is reduced to 2 megapixels. 4x digital zoom can also be used.

The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 28 - 280mm in 35mm format. This makes the lens wide angle. This is excellent for squeezing extra width into a shot. The aperture works in the range Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps) Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps).

• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Special resolution for 6 x 4 inch prints
• Image stabilisation
• Self timer
• Colour options - Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
• 5 seconds of sound can be recorded with a still image
• 10 seconds of sound may be added to an image after it has been taken

For close up photography the DMC TZ4 is able to focus from 5cm away from the subject. Face detection focusing is available for portrait shots.

The LCD screen is 2.5 inches in size and is made up of 230,000 pixels. The LCD screen also has a special high angle mode. This helps you see the screen when it is above eye level. A typical use is if you are trying to take a photo over a crowd.

The built in flash unit has a maximum range of 5.3m. This falls to 3.6m when the zoom lens is in use. Flash modes are Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off.

There is a selection of scene modes. These are Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo and Underwater

In movie mode widescreen TV movies can be recorded. These have sound and zoom can be applied during shooting. The maximum resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels and the maximum speed is 30 frames per second.

More advanced features include:

• ISO sensitivity (Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )),
• White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment
• Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV), and
• Metering (Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot)
• Bracketing (+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames).
• Burst Mode - Shoot up to 7 photos at a maximum3 frames per sec.
• A continuous shooting mode is also available at a slower speed.

Shutter speeds work in the range 8 - 1/2000 seconds in automatic mode. In starry sky mode the time can be increased to a maximum 60 seconds.

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Panasonic DMC TZ4 to a computer, television set and compatible printer. Panasonic DMC TZ4

Description:	8 megapixels and a 10x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:	8
Features:	8
Colour:	8
Macro:	9
Indoors:	9
Value for Money:	8
Style:	8
Movie Mode:	9
Image Quality:	8
Build Quality:	8
Total:	83
Verdict:	"This camera will do a good job for you. It manages to do more or less exactly what it sets out to do. So if you are after for a straightforward, compact camera, with a longer zoom that can take a good photo take a look at this one."
Review Date:	May 2008
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Panasonic DMC TZ4