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
GPS
Easy To Use
Great Zoom
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Nice Body Color
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Quality
Small / Compact
Good Image Stabilization
Short Lag Time
CONS
No Viewfinder
Poor Flash
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
Short Battery Life
Poor Flash
No Viewfinder
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Travel
Wildlife photos
Sports/Action
Family Photos
Comments:
THINGS THAT AREN'T SO GOOD THINGS THAT ARE GREAT
By decash
from Placentia, Ca
About Me Casual Photographer
3/22/2011
Beautiful Pictures
4.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Good Image Quality
Great Zoom
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Very easy camera to use out of the box.
By BP
from Raleigh, NC
About Me Photo Enthusiast
3/22/2011
Everything I needed
5.0
PROS
Great Zoom
Good Image Quality
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Small / Compact
Easy To Use
Good Image Stabilization
Large Clear LCD
Short Lag Time
Nice Body Color
CONS
Short Battery Life
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Comments:
a little slow in very low-light situations.
By Webb
from St. Louis, MO
About Me Casual Photographer
3/21/2011
Does everything I want it to
5.0
PROS
Small / Compact
Easy To Use
Good Image Stabilization
CONS
BEST USES
Video
Indoors/Low Light
Travel
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
Easy To Use
Large Clear LCD
Great Zoom
CONS
No Viewfinder
BEST USES
Family Photos
Video
Travel
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
Large Clear LCD
Small / Compact
Good Image Quality
Great Zoom
CONS
No Viewfinder
Lag / Shutter Delay
BEST USES
Family Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Travel
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
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Great Zoom
Easy To Use
CONS
BEST USES
Travel
Weddings/Events
Family Photos
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 in Low Light
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Easy To Use
Large Clear LCD
Nice Body Color
Short Lag Time
Great Zoom
Good Image Quality
Good Image Stabilization
Small / Compact
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Weddings/Events
Video
Wildlife photos
Indoors/Low Light
Landscape/Scenery
Travel
Sports/Action
Comments:
Very crisp images
By drivesmith
from Upstate NY
About Me Photo Enthusiast
3/05/2011
All in one
4.0
PROS
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Stabilization
Great Zoom
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Small / Compact
Easy To Use
Good Image Quality
CONS
So so in low lignt
BEST USES
Travel
Family Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Great features in a compact package.
By Dean
from California
About Me Casual Photographer
3/03/2011
Nice Camera
4.0
PROS
Easy To Use
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Quality
CONS
No Viewfinder
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Travel
Family Photos
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
No Viewfinder
Short Battery Life
BEST USES
Family Photos
Travel
Landscape/Scenery
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
Small / Compact
Great Zoom
Good form factor
CONS
BEST USES
Family Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Business
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
Easy To Use
Good in Low Light
Fast/accurate auto-focus
Small / Compact
Large Clear LCD
Good Image Stabilization
Good Image Quality
Great Zoom
CONS
BEST USES
Travel
Wildlife photos
Family Photos
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.
