Panasonic Lumix TZ70: Great zoom and few megapixels

Last updated Dec 1, 2018 1,527

” Panasonic is at CES 2015 four new compact, the most interesting of which is the pocket superzoom Lumix TZ70. Viewfinder and large photodiodes to conquer an expert audience. ” Panasonic introduces four new compact, including the two Lumix TZ70 and Lumix TZ57, pocket superzoom.

The Lumix TZ70 features a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and 30x optical zoom equivalent to 24-720mm f/3.3-6.4 mm, with stabilizer 5-axis. Compared to the previous TZ60, the sensor of the new model has photodiodes about 1.5 times larger, to promote the image quality in low-light conditions.

Now unusual for a compact camera, the Lumix TZ70 integrates a viewfinder Live View Finder (LVF) by 0.2 inches and 1.166 k dot resolution that is added to the 3-inch rear LCD. To note the AF system from 240 fps (that analyzes the scene 240 times per second) called Light Speed AF, supplemented by Focus Peaking function to assist the manual focus.

The video is AVCHD Progressive Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 50p, and between electronic devices at the click here debuts the Time Lapse.

The Lumix TZ57, ” sister ” of lower category, is instead equipped with 16 megapixel CMOS sensor and 20x optical zoom equivalent to 24-480 f/3.3-6.4mm.

Another compact put into the pot by Panasonic is also the economic Lumix SZ10, slight restyling of the previous SZ8. Its 16-megapixel CCD sensor greatly limits the performance – maximum sensitivity ISO 1600, rate of 1.4 fps continuous shooting …

Panasonic for this model is betting everything on a large 12x zoom from 24 mm, and on some features ” Selfie-friendly ” as the screen swivel 180 degrees and some filters for instant editing (slimming, soft skin) to improve its image before you post it on social.

Finally, the waterproof Lumix FT30, also slight update of the previous model is also based on 16-megapixel CCD sensor, offers 25-100 mm equivalent zoom and allows you to dive up to 8 meters with a nominal cost.