LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens (10x Optical Zoom)
MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
Venus Engine III
Shooting Modes
Other Functions

A little hand movement can be a big problem
All of us have taken a shot that we thought was focused perfectly, only to have it turn out blurry. The most common cause of this is hand movement. Digital cameras are wonderfully light and compact – but for the same reason they can also be hard to hold still. Even pressing the shutter button can cause the camera to move. And shooting with arms outstretched – using the LCD monitor which makes it easier to frame a shot – adds to the likelihood of hand movement. That’s not all. Basically, hand movement is a real concern anytime you’re taking a handheld telephoto shot, macro shot or self-portrait, or when shooting at night or in dim lighting.

Help keep your shots steady even if you’re not
We’ve got the answer to the hand movement problem -- An advanced optical image stabilizing system that we call MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer. This system uses built-in gyrosensors to detect even tiny camera movement and then shifts a lens in the opposite direction to compensate. The system is completely optical – it does not affect the CCD or image processing – so you get sharp, clear images with no loss in image quality. If you know cameras, think of MEGA O.I.S as having an effect similar to increasing the shutter speed by about three steps^*. It greatly expands what you can do with a handheld digital camera.

Two Image Stabilizing Modes
Lumix® cameras offer two image stabilization modes. In Mode 1 the O.I.S. lens is always compensating for camera movement, so the image is clear and easy to see even when you’re looking at the monitor or through the viewfinder. This makes it easy to frame your shots. Mode 2 provides a slightly higher level of stabilization. Choose the one that’s best for the scene you’re shooting.

Enhanced Resolution for more Beautiful Images
In the previous Venus Engine^TM image-processing LSI, we improved diagonal resolution by 50% over earlier models by extracting luminance signals from all of the pixels – red, green and blue, and now vertical resolution has been increased by about 10%. Images are rendered in fine detail and without visible colour bleeding.

Instant Accurate Auto Focus
Lumix lets you choose from standard 1-point AF, 1-point and 3-point high-speed AF for moving subjects, spot AF to focus on a selected area, 5 or 9-point AF for a sharp focus regardless of where the subject is positioned in the frame.

Less Energy Consumption
Even with advanced functions like MEGA O.I.S. and a large, high-quality LCD monitor, the Venus Engine Plus and Venus Engine 3 use around 70% less energy than the Venus Engine II. This, plus the use of a longer-lasting battery, greatly increases the number of shots you can take on a single battery charge.

Linear Auto Focus
The TZ1 introduces a new Linear AF system, which has resulted in the achievement of an industry-leading fast auto focusing time. Not only the speed but also the noise of the motor is reduced and it is now even possible to zoom in while recording motion images. The superior AF capabilities also enable an increased speed in continuous AF, allowing easy and precise focusing even when shooting moving subjects. Together with the TZ1’s overall quick response time and the power of the Venus Engine III, this linear AF system also contributes to the short start-up time of 0.95 sec.You get the kind of quick zooming and fast focusing that lets you catch every shooting opportunity.

Super-Fast Shutter Response
Refinements have led to a super-fast response, with a release time lag as low as 0.005 second^* and consecutive shooting at a quick 3 frames per second. The Unlimited Consecutive Shooting^** function lets you keep shooting until the SD Memory Card is full.

Noise Reduction at High ISO Settings
A newly designed noise reduction system detects colour noise and brightness noise separately, letting you capture crisp, high-resolution images with no graininess even when shooting at a high ISO setting.

SHOOTING MODES

Mode Dial  A single, easy-to-use dial for beautiful shots in most any situation. Simple Mode All settings are made automatically, so it’s easy to take beautiful photos even if you’ve never before used a digital camera. Just aim and press the Shutter Button. When shooting directly into a light source, press the Cursor Button – this will turn on the Backlighting Compensation Mode so the object doesn’t appear too dark. Normal Picture Mode (Program AE)  The camera automatically sets the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject’s brightness. You can adjust the white balance, ISO sensitivity, and other settings* to give a photo a more expressive look. * Settings for these options can be adjusted in all modes except Simple Mode and Moving-Image Mode. Macro Mode: You can focus on subjects as close as 5 cm from the lens*. * When shooting with the lens at the wide-angle position. Varies by model. Motion Image Mode This mode records moving images with audio at either 30 or 10 frames/sec, (QuickTime Motion JPEG) in wide VGA* or VGA** size. If you need to shoot great amounts of footage simply choose an optional, large-capacity SD Memory Card. * 848 x 480 pixels / ** 640 x 480 pixels (QuickTime Motion JPEG). The length of recording time depends on the capacity of the SD Memory Card. Note: In Motion Image mode, when you set picture quality to [30fps VGA] or [30fps in 16:9], we recommend using a high-speed SD Memory Card with "10 MB/s" or greater. Playback Mode Enjoy functions such as slide shows, 25/9-window display, and enlarged views of the images. Also you can place virtual checkmarks on your favourite images to group them together, and then make a favourite image slideshow. Scene Mode Select from the following 18 modes according to the shooting conditions. Pressing the left of the cursor button opens a help screen that explains what each mode is for. High Sensitivity Mode This mode helps suppress motion blur by automatically setting the ISO sensitivity up to 1600, which increases the shutter speed. It also lets you take clearer, sharper shots of moving subjects in dim lighting without using a flash. The picture quality is good enough for printing at the ordinary 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) size. * When using High Sensitivity mode, resolution significantly decreases. Beach Mode This mode is good for shooting under strong sunlight. Aerial Photo Mode This mode is good for shooting through an airplane window. Underwater Mode This mode gives natural colours to your pictures even when only a small amount of sunlight reaches the subject. To be used with optional underwater marine case. Self-Portrait Mode Simply aim the camera at yourself and the LED will light up to tell you when you are in focus. Then, after you press the shutter button, you can see the results on the LCD. Soft Skin Mode Detects skin tones and softens detail only in skin areas to make wrinkles and blemishes less noticeable, while preserving resolution in non-skin areas. Candle Light Mode This mode catches the natural colour of candlelit sites without damaging the warm atmosphere. Baby Mode 1/2 Records the baby’s age in months and day by calculating back to his/her birthday, which is set in advance, and shows it on the image when it is played back. You can set two birthdays to apply to two children’s records of growth. It also gives the subject a slight skin softening effect to maximize the purity. Starry Sky Mode This mode helps you to capture both starry skies and a wide array of night scenes by using a shutter speed as slow as 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Food Mode Allows you to capture food or meals in their natural colour tone without missing the freshness and vividness regardless of the light conditions. Portrait Mode This mode helps you take beautiful portraits by adjusting the exposure and colouration to produce natural, true-to-life skin tones. Scenery Mode This mode provides quick focusing and crisp detail, for beautiful photos of scenery. Night Portrait Mode The MEGA O.I.S. minimizes hand movement at slow shutter speeds, to clearly capture subjects such as people and night landscapes. Sports Mode Uses higher shutter speed to catch fast-moving subjects. Night Scenery Mode Lets you capture beautiful photos of lit-up landscapes or buildings at night. Fireworks Mode Slows the shutter speed to capture fireworks with vivid beauty. Party Mode Uses MEGA O.I.S. to let you capture clear, jitter-free shots of subjects and natural, true-to-life colours – even in dim lighting. Snow Mode Prevents subjects from looking washed out in scenes with bright surroundings.

Light Metering Modes (3)
In Intelligent Multiple Metering mode, light is measured at points across the entire image to achieve a balanced exposure setting. You can also choose Centre Weighted mode or Spot mode.

High Sensitivity Mode^* (ISO 800 Setting)
The Venus Engine™ III provides a High-Sensitivity ISO 800 setting that captures images with minimal noise. The higher ISO setting lets you use higher shutter speeds to minimize the motion blur that can occur when you’re shooting a moving subject, particularly in dim lighting. Even indoors, you can get crisp, clear, beautiful shots of children, pets and other subjects that won’t hold still.

Marine Case (Optional)
Lets you shoot underwater at a depth of up to 40 metres. It’s also ideal for taking worry-free photos in the rain, at the beach or on the ski slopes.

PictBridge Compatible
The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be made with the camera.

Real Time Histogram
Check the exposure level in graph form.

Travel Date Setting
Input the time and date of your departure before you leave home, then use the TZ1 to capture all the best moments of your trip. When you view the photos later, the TZ1 will display them according to the day of the trip each photo was taken.

World Time Setting
If you select a travel destination, the camera calculates the time difference from the time in the clock setting and displays the local time.