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Editors' rating: 89
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 575707 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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digitalcamerareview.com
Summary: is a budget compact digital camera designed for ease of use and creative control for the least possible expense
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dcresource.com
Summary: above the group average. To top it off, the LZ10 uses AA batteries, which are my favorite
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infosyncworld.com
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cameras.co.uk
Editors' rating: 78
Summary: I would have liked to have seen a touch more sharpness and a touch more brightness in some of the shots I took with the Panasonic DMC LZ10. It has a good set of features and is available for a reasonable price.
CNET editors' buying advice
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Aperture-priority
Aperture-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the aperture, and the camera will then set the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading. In this way, a photographer can control depth of field easily and create images with selective focus. This works well when you have a distracting or unattractive background that you want to keep out of focus, or just want to have more creative options in your images.
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Shutter-priority
Shutter-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the shutter speed, and the camera will then set the appropriate aperture based on the light meter reading. Fast shutter speeds are ideal for capturing sharp images of high speed events, such as sports and other high action occasions. Slow shutter speeds can be set to get artistic blur in images, such as moving water or car taillights at night. Using shutter-priority will allow such flexibility while providing good exposure for your photos.
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Image stabilization (Anti-shake)
When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.
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Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Panasonic DMC-LZ10 is a 10.1-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $150.
Pros: Has a 5x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $240.Also, this digital camera has a 10.1-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 5.1 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.This camera also offers control over numerous exposure modes including aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual mode.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has good features for the money.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
Panasonic DMC-LZ10 (black): $199.95 | store | price | in stock? | rating |
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| Amazon.com Marketplace | $199.95 | Yes |  |
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