Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Digital Camera
By Troy Richards

Specifications: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 is an alternative to the very popular ZS3. Although they look very similar, there are some significant differences. The ZS1 is a sort of a ‘lower end’ mode. It does not have HD movie recording mode like the ZS3. Instead, it has a VGA video recording mode, which is more than sufficient for many of us. This model comes with a 10.1MP image sensor and a 12x optical zoom. It also comes with a wide-angle lens (4.1 – 49.2mm)

Design: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 is a compact point-and-shoot camera, measuring at 4.1 x 1.3 x 2.4 inches. It weighs just 7.3 oz. This model comes in two colors, black and silver, both looking equally sleek. It has a very professional-looking design (unlike the toy-like designs of many other brands). The right side of the camera bulges a little to provide a comfortable grip and on the flipside, you will find the spacious 2.7-inch LCD display.

Features & Performance: The menu and navigation of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 user interface is very simple and easy to use. It has a decent battery life, lasting up to 320 shots on a single charge. One of my favorite features is that while you are movie mode, you can still use the camera’s 12x optical zoom. Many competing models can zoom when shooting videos. My only complain about it is its rather ’soft’ mode dial. It turns easily so you can often accidentally turn it while holding the camera. Other than that, and the absence of the HD movie mode, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 seems to be almost flawless. It currently costs around $250 each, making it an excellent buy.

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