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product_id: 180302625
title: "Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver)"
brand: "panasonic"
price: "R225"
currency: ZAR
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# 3-inch HD LCD Display 12x Optical Zoom Built-in GPS Tagging Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver)

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** R225
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Capture Life’s Details, Wherever You Go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver) by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** R225 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Advanced optical image stabilization ensures blur-free images and smooth HD videos, even on the move.
- • **Geo-Tag Your Memories:** Built-in GPS automatically logs location data, letting you relive your travels through photos organized by place and time.
- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** Powerful 12x Leica optical zoom with ultra-wide 25mm lens captures sweeping landscapes and intimate details alike.
- • **HD Video Meets Pro Audio:** Record stunning AVCHD Lite HD movies with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator for immersive sound and crystal-clear visuals.
- • **Effortless Viewing & Sharing:** Bright 3-inch LCD and HDMI output let you showcase your shots instantly on big screens—because your memories deserve the spotlight.

## Overview

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a compact 12.1 MP digital camera featuring a versatile 12x Leica optical zoom lens with 25mm ultra-wide angle, built-in GPS for geo-tagging, and optical image stabilization. It records HD videos in AVCHD Lite format with Dolby stereo sound and offers a bright 3-inch LCD for easy framing and playback. Designed for travel and everyday use, it combines professional-grade features in a sleek, portable body to keep your memories sharp, steady, and perfectly located.

## Description

desertcart.com : Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver) : Point And Shoot Digital Cameras : Electronics

Review: Great little camera with big camera features - I bought this camera to take with me to Europe. I have a bigger Canon but wanted something smaller that would fit in my pocket or purse and still take good quality pictures. At first I was going to buy another Canon brand camera because I was familiar with the interface, but read the reviews on the Lumix DMC-ZS7 and decided to go with it. I also liked the zoom feature on the Lumix. I have not been disappointed in the quality of the pictures and the features. And the interface has been easy enough to learn. Some people might think this camera is a bit large or heavy compared to a pocket point and shoot, but I wanted something sturdy enough to hold onto. The grip area makes it easy to hold onto. For me, it is a perfect combination of size and function. Fits in my purse and takes great pictures with just the Intelligent Auto setting, but if you want to get more technical and customize settings, the Lumix gives you the ability to do that. The one downside is no printed manual. I had to print off all 180 pages on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. My Canon has a little instruction manual which I find handy to carry with me for reference. But in all fairness, this is not a drawback unique to the Lumix. Many cameras are coming sans instruction/user manual as a cost savings. Also, the PhotoFun software could be better. But, all in all, I am very happy with this camera and think it could become my main travel camera. I would recommend it to anyone who wants good quality pictures without going to an SLR.
Review: Superb camera - Purchased camera about 1 month ago. I carry it in my pocket most places I go. Love that part. I inadvertently dropped the camera on a cement curb. Oh oh I thought now I have done it. I picked the camera up and couldn't see any damage to the case. The camera didn't like it and it malfunctioned for a bit. After 5 minutes of rest, the camera was as good as new...whew! I don't recommend this but my experience is great testimonial to the durability of the camera. The quality of the photos are superb. It has one of the most accurate automatic focus and picture characteristic selection functions I have ever seen.. It is much better than a Canon point and shoot camera that I own. As I expected the picture quality decreases in low lighting situations but is not bad. The 16x optical zoom is a masterpiece. It zooms both slowly and rapidly and makes only a soft click on playback. It does a great job zooming during movie making however, it does take a moment to refocus as you zoom in low light situations. It was one of the major reasons I purchased the camera and I am very pleased with the way it work. I own a Mac and the AVCHD lite movies don't load into iPhoto. However, they do load into iMovie and can be viewed directly from camera to an HDTV. The mpeg movies do load into iPhoto. The quality of the HD movies in both setting is excellent and surprisingly good in low light situations. I do hope Apple will create a fix that will allow HVCHD lite movies to load directly into iPhoto. I leave the camera set on auto and the movies on jpeg settings and am as happy as a clam. I would give it a 7 star rating if I could.

## Features

- 12.1-megapixel effective recording
- 12X optical zoom (4X digital/48X total zoom)
- Built-in GPS function lets you keep track of your photos by location
- 3" LCD screen
- Optical image stabilization

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003960FFM |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Aperture modes | Automatic |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus Points | 11 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #257,737 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,253 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Built-In Media | HDMI Cable |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 25mm ultra wide-angle lens with 12x optical zoom |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SDHC, SDUC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 2.3 |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 264 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 679 x |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 460,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Manual, Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 4 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V10 |
| Flash Modes | Red Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Speed | At least 1/60 |
| Focal Length Description | 300 millimeters |
| Focus Features | TTL (Multi, Centre, Spot) |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 7 |
| HDMI Type | Built-in |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, mini HDMI |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 7.68 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Construction | {lens_elements=10, lens_groups=8} |
| Lens Correction Type | Chromatic Aberration, Spherical Aberration |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DMC-ZS7S |
| Maximum Focal Length | 30 centimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
| Model Name | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Model Number | DMC-ZS7S |
| Model Series | ZS |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 12 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.1 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.33 inches (6.08 x 4.56 mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Real Angle Of View | 60.2 degrees |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 7 |
| Shooting Modes | Manual, Automatic |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Specific Uses For Product | Travel |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.1 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 885170004054 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVCHD Lite |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 720p |
| Viewfinder | fixed LCD |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 2.3 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 30 centimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 12 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little camera with big camera features
*by M***M on April 20, 2011*

I bought this camera to take with me to Europe. I have a bigger Canon but wanted something smaller that would fit in my pocket or purse and still take good quality pictures. At first I was going to buy another Canon brand camera because I was familiar with the interface, but read the reviews on the Lumix DMC-ZS7 and decided to go with it. I also liked the zoom feature on the Lumix. I have not been disappointed in the quality of the pictures and the features. And the interface has been easy enough to learn. Some people might think this camera is a bit large or heavy compared to a pocket point and shoot, but I wanted something sturdy enough to hold onto. The grip area makes it easy to hold onto. For me, it is a perfect combination of size and function. Fits in my purse and takes great pictures with just the Intelligent Auto setting, but if you want to get more technical and customize settings, the Lumix gives you the ability to do that. The one downside is no printed manual. I had to print off all 180 pages on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. My Canon has a little instruction manual which I find handy to carry with me for reference. But in all fairness, this is not a drawback unique to the Lumix. Many cameras are coming sans instruction/user manual as a cost savings. Also, the PhotoFun software could be better. But, all in all, I am very happy with this camera and think it could become my main travel camera. I would recommend it to anyone who wants good quality pictures without going to an SLR.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb camera
*by M***. on June 26, 2010*

Purchased camera about 1 month ago. I carry it in my pocket most places I go. Love that part. I inadvertently dropped the camera on a cement curb. Oh oh I thought now I have done it. I picked the camera up and couldn't see any damage to the case. The camera didn't like it and it malfunctioned for a bit. After 5 minutes of rest, the camera was as good as new...whew! I don't recommend this but my experience is great testimonial to the durability of the camera. The quality of the photos are superb. It has one of the most accurate automatic focus and picture characteristic selection functions I have ever seen.. It is much better than a Canon point and shoot camera that I own. As I expected the picture quality decreases in low lighting situations but is not bad. The 16x optical zoom is a masterpiece. It zooms both slowly and rapidly and makes only a soft click on playback. It does a great job zooming during movie making however, it does take a moment to refocus as you zoom in low light situations. It was one of the major reasons I purchased the camera and I am very pleased with the way it work. I own a Mac and the AVCHD lite movies don't load into iPhoto. However, they do load into iMovie and can be viewed directly from camera to an HDTV. The mpeg movies do load into iPhoto. The quality of the HD movies in both setting is excellent and surprisingly good in low light situations. I do hope Apple will create a fix that will allow HVCHD lite movies to load directly into iPhoto. I leave the camera set on auto and the movies on jpeg settings and am as happy as a clam. I would give it a 7 star rating if I could.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Not All That
*by A***N on October 23, 2010*

When I saw the reviews and the list of features I was really looking forward to this camera, the problem is that it isn't all that. Problems: GPS - Slow to acquire, If you carry the camera in your pocket it has no idea were it is and most pictures end up with an incorrect GPS tag. GPS software - On the pictures that do end up with a gps tag there is no way to display them on a map through the included software. Only through a tree structure. Battery Life - Not Good, I am not sure if it is the GPS or not but you have to charge every few hours, a real pain. Picture Quality - Pictures look good but colors are very washed out, most of my pictures to the mountains didn't show the reds hardly at all. Camera Size - To thick to pocket, to small for most cases. Still haven't found a case I like for it. Things I like, Zoom - Very good Start up - Fast, no issues here Movie Button - Dedicated movie record button, do not have to go though menu. I still haven't decided if I am going to keep it or not.......My old cannon is just as good on everything but the zoom.

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