Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

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Technical Details

• 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
• 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
• Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
• Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
• Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards; 27MB internal memory

DMC-LZ7 Highlights

Lumix DC Vario lens with powerful 6x optical zoom and Easy Zoom function In the DMC-LZ7, Panasonic packages a Lumix DC Vario lens featuring a 6x optical zoom -- among the most powerful available in this class -- with a 7.2-megapixel CCD into a compact, lightweight body. A crystallization of Panasonic’s advanced lens technologies, the Lumix DC Vario lens comprises eight elements in seven groups, including two lenses with a combined three aspherical surfaces, and delivers an outstanding optical performance. The powerful 6x optical zoom lets you capture impressive close-up shots of distant subjects and take beautiful photos with an attractive, softly focused background. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function uses the centre part of the CCD to provide additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 9x. Using this feature in combination with the 4x digital zoom brings the total zooming power to a remarkable 36x. The Easy Zoom feature shifts the lens instantly to full 6x zoom power at the a touch of a dedicated button, and with a second touch, the lens is shifted to 9x by activating the Extra Optical Zoom function.