Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ20 - Review & Specifications

A “Paisa Vasool” point to shoot camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ20:

Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ20 is a very good point to shoot camera in low budget(Below 10K).

Following are the key features:

·         16.1 megapixel camera with HD video recording

·         21x optical zoom & 4x digital zoom

·         CCD image sensor

·         3 inch LCD sensor

·         OIS(Optical image stabilizer)

This is a very good low cost entry level point to shoot camera offered by Panasonic. It is having good zoom and advanced features like OIS, panorama mode, HD recording etc..  No doubt, it is not having best of the features, but at the price which is offered it is certainly a “paisa vasool” gadget. It comes in professional camera look and you can find very good image and video quality even in high zoom mode. Some key features are explained below.

1.      21x optical zoom with 16.1 megapixel full resolution: It allows you to take pictures of distance objects without any additional accessories in full resolution.

2.      OIS (Optical Image stabilizer) : This feature is really required for new photographers as it nullifies blurring due to shake of hands and moving objects.

3.      25 mm ultra wide lens : It allows you to capture images in wide areas like landscapes, groups etc. It is almost double of that given by 35 mm lens.

4.      Intelligent Auto Mode : It is also an important feature for armature photographers as camera itself take care of all necessary corrections

5.      Large 3.0 inch LCD : It is a big screen with intelligent LCD function which adjust LCD screen parameters according to surrounding conditions to enable user real time image viewing.

Other features are :

·         Panorama Mode

·         Various photography modes(Night, portrait, intelligent image selection etc.)

·         720p HD video recording

·         4 different aspect ratios

·         Manual exposure

Detailed Specifications are as below:

 Screen:

LCD Size (Inches)

3 inch TFT Screen LCD Display

Resolution  

16.1 Megapixels

Lens

Sensor Type  

CCD

Shutter Speed (Seconds)  

Maximum : 1 / 2000 sec
Minimum : 15 sec

Aperture (f/stops)  

       f/3.1 - f/5.8

Optical Zoom/Digital zoom  

      21x/4x

Interface

   Audio Video Interface

  Audio / Video Output (NTSC, PAL)

  USB Cable

  USB Multi 

Type of Memory Card

SD / SDHC / SDXC

Inbuilt Memory (MB)

109 MB

Other Features

  Self Timer

 Yes, 2 and 10 sec

Image

Continuous Shots (Shots Per Second)  

  Yes, 1.2 fps (Full Resolution Image)

Shooting Programmes

Shooting Modes  

Intelligent Auto, Program, Manual, SCN, Motion Picture, Portrait, Scenery, Sports

Macro Mode  

  Yes, 2 cm

Battery

Rechargeable Battery Type

  Alkaline AA Battery / 4 Ni-MH Battery