Bought this Lumix because I was so happy w/ the FZ7 I had bought in 2006. That camera has many similar features but is larger and more obvious when traveling. I wanted a pocket camera for light travel and convenience. Lag time totally depends on the type of SD card you use. If you want fast runaround and shooting speed, its worth the $ for an ultra or extreme SD card. The zoom is AMAZING on such a small camera. Very easily slips into a pocket or small purse.I use this camera for client's websites, and the photos are clear and sharp Check them out on [@]
By FM Bob
from Binghamton, NY
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
4/23/2011
Great Point and Shoot
5.0
PROS
Small / Compact
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Good Image Stabilization
Short Lag Time
GPS
Good Image Quality
Nice Body Color
Great Zoom
Easy To Use
Large Clear LCD
CONS
Poor Flash
No Viewfinder
BEST USES
Travel
Family Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
I always carry a small point and shoot in the car for those photo ops that come along when I don't have my DSLR with me. This camera is great, fast focus, great zoom range, GPS!, great Image Quality. This ZS7 outshines the new ZS10 in IQ by a longshot ... believe me, I have compared the two. I really like this little camera. Great investment for me. Highly recommend.
By BUDSART
from CANYON LAKE TX
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
3/28/2011
GREAT CAMERA NEEDS MORE FLASH POWER
4.0
PROS
Good Image Quality
Small / Compact
Great Zoom
CONS
Poor Flash
No Viewfinder
Short Battery Life
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Wildlife photos
Sports/Action
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
THINGS THAT AREN'T SO GOOD THINGS THAT ARE GREAT
By BP
from Raleigh, NC
About Me Photo Enthusiast
3/22/2011
Everything I needed
5.0
PROS
Nice Body Color
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Good Image Quality
Small / Compact
Easy To Use
Short Lag Time
Good Image Stabilization
Large Clear LCD
Great Zoom
CONS
Short Battery Life
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Comments:
a little slow in very low-light situations.
By decash
from Placentia, Ca
About Me Casual Photographer
3/22/2011
Beautiful Pictures
4.0
PROS
Great Zoom
Easy To Use
Good Image Quality
CONS
BEST USES
Travel
Family Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Very easy camera to use out of the box.
By Webb
from St. Louis, MO
About Me Casual Photographer
3/21/2011
Does everything I want it to
5.0
PROS
Good Image Stabilization
Easy To Use
Small / Compact
CONS
BEST USES
Video
Travel
Indoors/Low Light
Comments:
I love the compactness & light weight. It is very easy to use & change batteries & Scan Discs. Picture quality is great. I use the Macro setting for close up pictures & have been extremely pleased. I would not hesitate to purchase this camera again.
By frugal Alaskan
from Fairbanks, AK
About Me Casual Photographer
3/20/2011
amazing
5.0
PROS
Great Zoom
Large Clear LCD
Easy To Use
CONS
No Viewfinder
BEST USES
Travel
Video
Family Photos
Comments:
Video is outstanding. Battery life is outstanding. But getting the zoom setting just right is hard. GPS is amazing.
By Joe
from Oro Valley, AZ
About Me Photo Enthusiast
3/15/2011
Already bought another one for my son!
4.0
PROS
Good Image Stabilization
Small / Compact
Great Zoom
Good Image Quality
Large Clear LCD
CONS
No Viewfinder
Lag / Shutter Delay
BEST USES
Travel
Landscape/Scenery
Family Photos
Comments:
When I get tired of carrying my digital SLR on our daytrips when we travel I was happy to take along my TZ4; the ZS7 apears to be even better and I was very pleased with the Tz4.
By Dennis
from Dublin, PA
About Me Casual Photographer
3/15/2011
An outstanding digital camera.
5.0
PROS
Great Zoom
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Easy To Use
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Weddings/Events
Comments:
Excellent optical zoom. Features for all levels of photographer.
By Mckmuze
from Ruidoso, NM
About Me Casual Photographer
3/07/2011
Lumix ZS7
5.0
PROS
Good Image Quality
Good in Low Light
Nice Body Color
Short Lag Time
Small / Compact
Easy To Use
Good Image Stabilization
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Large Clear LCD
Great Zoom
CONS
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Indoors/Low Light
Weddings/Events
Family Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Travel
Wildlife photos
Video
Comments:
Very crisp images
By drivesmith
from Upstate NY
About Me Photo Enthusiast
3/05/2011
All in one
4.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Great Zoom
Small / Compact
Good Image Quality
Large Clear LCD
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Good Image Stabilization
CONS
So so in low lignt
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Family Photos
Travel
Comments:
Great features in a compact package.
By Dean
from California
About Me Casual Photographer
3/03/2011
Nice Camera
4.0
PROS
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Quality
Easy To Use
CONS
No Viewfinder
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Sports/Action
Comments:
The only downside is that there is not a printed instruction booklet. It would be very useful as I don't carry my computer with me.
By tyheeguy
from Tyhee, Idaho
About Me Casual Photographer
2/27/2011
For the Price, it can't be beat!
5.0
PROS
Small / Compact
Great Zoom
Easy To Use
CONS
Short Battery Life
No Viewfinder
BEST USES
Travel
Landscape/Scenery
Family Photos
Comments:
bought the camera for it ease of operation, and the optical zoom. best of both worlds
By Hoosier Bill
from Indiana
About Me Casual Photographer
2/23/2011
Quality & value ++ design/engineering
5.0
PROS
Good Image Quality
Great Zoom
Small / Compact
Good form factor
CONS
BEST USES
Business
Landscape/Scenery
Family Photos
Comments:
Very portable, versatile - for personal and busness (insurance) use.
By Bikabar
from Columbus,Ohio
About Me Photo Enthusiast
2/23/2011
Camera lives up to good billing.
5.0
PROS
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Great Zoom
Small / Compact
Good Image Quality
Good Image Stabilization
Large Clear LCD
Good in Low Light
Easy To Use
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Wildlife photos
Travel
Comments:
This is a 'pocket' camera with features found on much larger, more expensive cameras. I can leave the slrs at home and carry this easily, without losing a lot of functionality.
