TZ30Panasonic introduced recently the LUMIX DMC-TZ30 as the newest member of its acclaimed TZ series that has won worldwide popularity for versatile lens from ultra wide-angle to telephoto and recording capability of photo and video packed in a compact body. The newly developed high quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens extends its powerful optical zoom to 20x which fits in an outstandingly compact body. The 20x optical zoom increases its power to 40x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology. Together with 24mm ultra wide-angle of view, DMC-TZ30 covers even wider shooting situations. The lens system is totally redesigned with new mechanical structure, optical system combining advanced technology such as higher zoom ratio and Nano Surface Coating while achieving further downsizing of the unit. The Panasonic's black box technology Nano Surface Coating boasts extremely low reflectance ratio and it is applied to DMC-ZS20(TZ30) for exceptional optical performance with stunning clarity by minimizing flaring and ghosts. Newly developed 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor is adopted in the DMC-TZ30 and the advanced image processor Venus Engine feature high speed, high sensitivity image recording to realize 1,920 x 1,080 @ 50p (PAL) astonishingly smooth full-HD video recording in AVCHD Progressive format and high speed burst shooting at 10 fps in high picture quality. It also contributes to the high speed burst shooting and approx. 0.1 sec of Light Speed AF to catch the most fleeting shooting opportunities. The built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) function is upgraded for DMC-TZ30 by combining map data which can be installed from a bundled DVD. A variety of special effects that add fun to shooting experience are newly integrated - Creative Control mode including Miniature Effect, Panorama Shot, Creative Retouch and Auto Retouch.
