Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 Silver
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According to our compact camera expert
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 is a compact camera for advanced photographers. The 4K video quality allows you to capture lifelike footage. In order to take a picture in 4K, record with the photo function. Choose one moment from the video on the LCD screen. By touching it, you'll store that shot as a picture. That is how you can freeze that perfect moment forever. Are you not completely satisfied with the depth of field? After taking a picture, move the focus by touching the desired focus area on the LCD screen. This post-focus function allows you to play with your pictures' depth of field.
Image quality | Very good | |
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Camera usage situation | Vacation | |
Type of image sensor | 1" | |
Suitable for photographer type | Advanced | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Optical zoom | 10 | |
Effective number of megapixels | 20,1 MP | |
Image stabilization |
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The reason for purchasing this camera was that I was looking for a travel camera that has a reasonable zoom range (min. 28-200mm equivalent), is compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket, and image quality better than the Canon SX260HS that I used until then.
My hope was that the relatively large 1" sensor in the Panasonic TZ100 provides a clearly better image quality than the Canon SX260HS (which has a 2x greater zoom range and was 4x as cheap at the time of purchase). Especially in difficult conditions (low light). In good light, the Panasonic TZ100 produces nice pictures but does not clearly distinguish itself from other cameras; nowadays every camera (including Canon SX260HS) can take good pictures in good light. The Panasonic TZ100 does not produce sharp pictures like a DSLR with a quality lens Even in the dark, pictures taken with the Panasonic TZ100 in terms of image quality are marginally better than pictures taken with the Canon SX260HS.
I'm not a fanatic videographer, but as a layman I find that the videos made with this device generally look good, usually also those made in the dark. What strikes me is that in the dark the camera has trouble keeping the subject in focus.
The Panasonic TZ100 has a lot of possibilities, but the operation is, apart from the basic functions, not very intuitive in my opinion. The menu structure is unclear; if a setting is not set correctly, it can be quite a puzzle to set it right again. A manual of no less than 400 pages can be downloaded for this camera, which is an indication of how complex this device is.
The touchscreen is sharp and sufficiently bright in most situations, but not always super intuitive. The electronic viewfinder is small, but in some situations a solution.
Compared to the Canon SX260HS that I used to take with me on trips, the Panasonic TZ100 is relatively large and heavy. The housing feels solid, but the imprint on the 4-way controller soon disappeared, which is difficult if you don't use the camera on a daily basis (was the white balance now the right or the left button?) .
In short, this camera is clearly a compromise in size, zoom range and image quality; it does not excel on any of these points. It is certainly not a bad camera, but personally I find the value-for-money disappointing.
PvM
11 February 2018
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This camera came out on top in the consumer association test and it's easy to see why. This compact camera is not inferior to professional cameras that cost much more
Bart van der Vorst
11 September 2016
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Tried a lot of compact cameras, but this one is absolute top class.
henk poortinga
11 November 2016
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Zit je er serieus over na te denken om de Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 te kopen, maar wil je nog iets meer over het product weten? We hebben de systeemcamera onder de loep genomen en er een specialisten review over geschreven.
Lees hier de specialisten review van de Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100
Product number | 690929 | |
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Manufacturer code | DMC-TZ100EGS | |
Brand | Panasonic | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Camera type | Compact camera | |
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Suitable for photographer type | Advanced | |
Camera usage situation | Vacation | |
Menu language | Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Multilingual, Spanish | |
Bridge camera | ||
Maximum number of photos per second | 50 fps | |
Best tested | ||
Awards NL/BE | Consumentenbond | |
Size camera | Small | |
Image quality | Very good |
Optical zoom | 10 | |
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Digital zoom | 4 | |
Wide-angle | ||
Aperture | 2,8 - 5,9 |
Type of image sensor | 1" | |
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Crop factor | 2,71 | |
Effective number of megapixels | 20,1 MP | |
ISO sensitivity | 80 - 12800 | |
Image stabilization |
Photo file format | JPEG | |
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Video file format | MPEG-4 AVCHD (H.264) | |
Audio file format | aac | |
Exact image display | 100 % | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Full HD (1080p), frames per second | 24p, 25p, 50i, 50p | |
Ultra HD, frames per second | 4K, 25p | |
Photo resolution width | 4864 pixels | |
Photo resolution height | 3648 pixels |
Memory card | SD | |
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SD memory card version | SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS, SDXC | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 128 GB | |
Minimum requirements storage system | Class 4 |
Internal flash | ||
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Exposure compensation | -5 - 5 | |
Guide number | 8 | |
Wireless flash control |
Screen size | 3 inches | |
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Tiltable | ||
Touchscreen |
Viewfinder | ||
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Viewfinder type | Electronic |
USB port | ||
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USB version | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Type of HDMI connector | Mini HDMI Type C | |
Microphone connector | ||
Hot shoe |
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
GPS sensor |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
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Battery technology | Lithium-ion | |
Replaceable battery | ||
Battery type | Panasonic DMW-BLG10/DMW-BLG10E | |
Battery/battery capacity | 1025 mAh |
Weight | 310 g | |
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Height | 6,45 cm | |
Depth | 4,43 cm | |
Width | 11,05 cm | |
Material | Plastic | |
Color | Silver |
Water-resistant | ||
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Shockproof | ||
Dustproof | ||
Dust removal system |
