Digital Cameras : Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7K

I love this camera. I've had quite a few 'point-and-shoot' digital cameras over the years from several different makers (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Casio) and while I enjoyed immensely each and every camera, I must say that this camera is the best that I've ever owned. My last camera was a Canon PowerShot A530 (5MP) that I absolutely adored.

After seeing some photos from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 on Flickr, I knew I had to have one. I really wanted a 6x zoom and image stabilization but not to spend more than $200. This camera delivers great results and it won't break the bank. I'm not a professional photographer but I know what looks good. Another thing is that this camera is easy to use. The menus are logical and the modes are easily learned.

This camera feels very sturdy in your hands. It doesn't feel cheap at all and has just the right mount of weight. I love the compartments. Battery, SD card, and USB have all separate compartments. I hate having to worry about batteries falling out when I change my SD card. The compartment doors are very sturdy and they don't feel horribly fragile either. They're not just hardened rubber like on a lot of other cameras. It may seem like a small thing but to me it's the small touches that make this camera so great.

Speaking of small things, there's one gripe I have. You can watch the video playback on the camera but there is no sound while viewing on the camera.

Speaking of video, this camera takes GREAT video! The video comes out very clear and the microphone picks up sounds well but doesn't seem to pick up noise. One more thing though, once you zoom while taking video it's fixed when you start recording. But that's really a minor thing IMHO.

Look up the photos this camera takes on Flickr. Results are what matters, not reviews, right?

All I can say is I'm very happy with this camera and for the price range it cannot be beat in quality and features.

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I have had a good number of cameras, from SLR's to point-and-shoots. I know photography and it is a little hobby of mine. This is the best camera I have ever had, period.



It is very light and small, but it packs enough power to kill the big dogs. The black body color looks really cool, too. Seven megapixels is just enough for my needs, more than enough for most. The screen has enough clarity to work in direct sunlight. And a GREAT price to top it off. Hide Full Review

Had the camera for two weeks now, been taking pictures both inside and out with beautiful results. If it's extreme macro, ( about 2 inches), to about 30X telephoto, this camera covers it all, with excellent battery life. If you're experienced or an amateur no other camera in this price range does it as well, and is well made to boot!I didn't rate support above because none was needed. At 129.88 with free shipping, try and find a deal like like that at your local big box store.My only suggestion is invest in a large memory card, with high speed for the movie function. Hide Full Review

I had the LZ7 now for about 3 weeks and i am very happy with it. the camera is easy to use(if you read the manual throughly) and it takes good quality and clear photos. The 6X zoom enables you to take close pictures of such things as you normally cannot get close to, like animals and things on the water, pictures taken with full 6X zoom are very clear. The 7.2MP is kind of low compared to most cameras but unless your going to print large photos, its not really needed. The camera uses 2 AA batteries, i use re-chargeables for better life. All in all, a good value for the money spent... Hide Full Review