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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 compact digital camera test / review by about.com

2 January, 2010 (13:51) | Compact Camera, Panasonic, Review | By: Camera News

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
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About.com has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 compact digital camera. This Panasonic camera feature 12.1 megapixels and 8x optical zoom with image stabilization. In addition the camera is able to capture HD video at 1280×720 at 30 frames per second.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-8x optical zoom lens (25-200mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-HD video at 1280×720 at 30fps
-Uses SD/SDHC memory cards

About.com ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 a pretty good review with four out five stars. The reviewer find the camera to have good value, has a nice zoom range, has useful features and it is pretty fast. There a few negative aspects to the ZR1 like a poor LCD display, no manual controls and the camera body is pretty thick compared to other cameras in the same class. Overall the Lumix seems like a nice standard compact camera for amateur photographers.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 digital camera here.


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