The Lumix DMC-SZ7, a part of the Lumix SZ-Series of digital cameras
combines a powerful 10x optical zoom with a 25mm ultra-wide angle LEICA
DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, in a slim and compact body, making it extremely
portable and easy to carry. The Lumix SZ7 has 14.1 megapixels and can
also shoot full-High Definition, 1920 x 1080 60i videos and with Light
Speed AF, it has a super-fast focus response time of approximately 0.1
second – making it easy to capture spontaneous must-have photos.
Shooting Modes
The Lumix SZ7 features two new shooting modes – Miniature Effect and
Panorama Shot. In Miniature Effect mode, the peripherals are defocused
while saturation and contrast is emphasized to make the picture like a
diorama. Video recorded in Miniature Effect mode is played back in 10x
fast-forwarding, making it comical and fun to watch. Panorama Shot
makes it possible to shoot a horizontal or vertical panoramic image by
taking consecutive shots and then overlaying the photos for the effect
of a panoramic photo. Furthermore, the Lumix SZ7 feature Creative
Retouch which includes six filters -Toy Effect, Soft Focus Dynamic
Monochrome, Expressive, High Key and Retro, each of which give the photo
a more artistic look. This camera also features an Auto Retouch
function that adjusts contrast and brightness to give the photo a
different look – all with a single press of the button.
iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode
To help ensure that the Lumix SZ7 is easy to use, it features
Panasonic's popular iA (Intelligent Auto) mode. In iA mode, a suite of
technologies are automatically engaged and the camera chooses the best
setting based on the shooting environment. For instance, iA includes the
new High Dynamic Range, Intelligent Handheld Nightshot and Motion
Deblur together with AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S.,
Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure.
Additional features
- 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD that automatically adjusts the backlight based on the environment's lighting
- MOS sensor to support full-HD video
- USB power charging in addition to the conventional AC power supply
- 3D Photo Mode allows the user to take 20 panning shots and then the camera automatically selects the two most suitable images – one for the right eye and one for the left eye – to synthesize a 3D composite.
- Dedicated video record button which lets users instantly start recording a video without having to make any extra settings. Additionally, the full 10x optical zoom is available in video recording mode
- High-quality stereo sound via Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator accompanies the realistic HD videos. The stereo zoom microphone comes with zoom noise reduction system, and the Wind Cut function helps to block noise from background wind
