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25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens

The DMC-ZS1(TZ6) is the world's smallest* digital camera with 12x optical zoom featuring 25mm ultra wide-angle** f/3.3-4.9 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens. Incorporating Panasonic's advanced optical technologies, this lens system is comprised of 10 elements in 8 groups, with 2 ED (Extra Low Dispersion) lenses and 2 aspherical lenses / 3 aspherical surfaces while preserving compactness. This lens system enables a remarkable 25 to 300mm range of focal lengths in this compact body. The powerful zoom of the DMC-ZS1(TZ6) can be freely controlled even when shooting motion images. Inheriting the fine rendering and outstanding quality of the LEICA ELMAR lens, this easy-to-carry camera delivers beautiful pictures any time, any place.

* As of 27 January, 2009
** Converted to standard 35mm film camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

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Powerful 12x Optical Zoom and Up to 21.4x Extra Optical Zoom*¹

The 12x optical zoom (35mm film camera equivalent: 300mm) lets you capture dynamic images of sports action, animals in nature, and any subject that you can't get close to. Plus, the Extra Optical Zoom uses the center of the CCD to further extend the powerful 12x optical zoom when a resolution of less than 10.1-megapixel is used. This extends the zoom ratio up to 21.4x (35mm film camera equivalent: 535mm) for images with 3-megapixel resolution or less. Adding the Extra Optical Zoom to the 4x digital zoom*² extends the total zooming power to a maximum of 85.5x.

*1 At a resolution of 3-megapixel or less. In the U.S.A. market, the Extra Optical Zoom is called the Extended Optical Zoom.
*2 As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases.

This function allows you to control the zoom operation in two speeds, Low and Fast, with the zoom lever. Rotate the lever a small amount for slow zooming, and a larger amount for high-speed zooming. This makes it easy to zoom in and out quickly when you need to, or to slow down for finer zooming control.

The Zoom Resume function lets you decide on your composition before you shoot, so you can be prepared for sudden opportunities like a grand opening event or a photo of birds in the wild. It stores the zoom position (magnification) in memory, so you can shoot with the same zoom setting once the power is turned on again. This helps to make sure you don't miss those great spur-of-the-moment shots.

The allowable shooting range is displayed above the zoom bar. This lets you readjust the distance between the camera and the subject to shoot sharp, clear pictures.

The 12x Optical Zoom Keeps the Subject Sharp
While Giving the Background a Soft Focus

The DMC-ZS1(TZ6) takes advantage of their 12x optical zoom (35mm film camera equivalent: 300mm) . You can snap photos that capture the subject in a clear, sharp focus while giving the background a beautiful soft focus.

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About Twice the Shooting Area - Advantages of the 25mm Wide-angle Lens*

The 25mm ultra wide-angle lens* provides extra convenience in all shooting situations, like when you're photographing a group of people at a party indoors or shooting a magnificent structure or scene while traveling.

The entire structure in the background fits in, even when taken from a short distance.

Landscapes spread far and wide from the window.

* Converted to standard 35mm film camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

Enjoy a Wonderful Wide-angle World

1/2.5-inch 10.1-megapixel CCD

The DMC-ZS1(TZ6) features a 1/2.5-inch CCD with effective 10.1-megapixel resolution.

Venus Engine IV

An image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV, uses advanced signal processing to give you beautiful images even when the sensitivity is high. Multi-task signal processing is employed for all images to enable high-speed, high-performance shooting. Venus Engine IV also effectively raises the precision of various functions, such as MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO Control. Along with its extremely high performance, Venus Engine IV reduces power consumption thanks to a number of energy efficiency improvements.

Higher Image Quality with Advanced Signal Processing

Luminance noise and chromatic noise are reduced separately in the Venus Engine III. In addition, the Venus Engine IV enhances this detection by effectively reducing highly noticeable low-frequency chromatic noise in advance, while delicately applying noise reduction (NR) processing to detailed areas to prevent the color bleeding that often happens when NR is used. As a result, beautiful images with minimal noise can be reproduced all the way up to ISO 1600 high sensitivity at full resolution while color noise is less noticeable in shadows and other dark areas even when shooting with low sensitivity.

Venus Engine III Some noise is visible under high-sensitivity conditions.

Venus Engine IV Noise is successfully reduced while preserving detail even under high-sensitivity conditions.

Venus Engine III The high-performance noise reduction of Venus Engine III can sometimes result in slight color bleeding.

Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV greatly reduces both noise and color bleeding.

High Speed Response

The DMC-ZS1(TZ6) slashes the release time lag to around 0.005 second minimum. This makes DMC-ZS1(TZ6) an extremely quick, responsive camera. It lets you capture images comfortably even at a moment's notice and is a pleasure to use.

MEGA Burst Consecutive Shooting in Full Resolution

The DMC-ZS1(TZ6) lets you snap off consecutive shots at approx. 2.5 frames per second*¹ in full resolution. The Unlimited*² Consecutive Shooting function lets you keep on shooting until the memory card is full. You can take a series of shots, then choose the one you like best and delete the rest. You can also select High-speed Burst Mode*³ or Flash Burst Mode*³ from Scene Mode.

*1 Maximum of 5 images in Standard mode and 3 images in Fine mode.
*2 The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture size, and compression.
*3 In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording.

* The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size and battery life. The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.

* The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size and battery life.

Scene Mode

Low Energy Consumption – Long Battery Life

The energy-saving Venus Engine IV image-processing engine and an efficient, rechargeable lithium-ion battery work together to extend the shooting time of the DMC-ZS1(TZ6), making it possible to take around 320 shots on a single battery charge* despite the bright LCD.

* Based on the CIPA standard.

ID–Security Li-ion Battery

The DMC-ZS1(TZ6) comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. •Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries. •Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing. •Please confirm the latest information about batteries on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/battery.html
(This website is in English only.)

* Series name and product number vary depending on the sales area (DMC-ZS1 or DMC-TZ6).

* Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.