Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ220 Silver

The Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ220 is the perfect companion for travel enthusiats and just about anyone else who want to capture everyday moments. Compact enough to fit inside a pouch and light enough to be carried in one hand, there is nothing small about its capabilities. No need to scramble or change lenses for it is built with a Leica DC Vario-Elmar 15x Optical Zoom Lens that can provide clear focus for wide angle (24mm) to telephoto (360mm) shots. If the shot preview can't be clearly seen on the 7.62 cm, 1.24m-dot Touchscreen LCD, the 0.53 cm, 2.33m-dot Live View Finder will ensure that the subject will be in frame. Moving subjects will also be captured in stunning detail thanks to the Light Speed AF with DFD Technology.

Despite its size, it can record 4K UHD video at 30 or 24 fps to save those highlights for playback. Capture more dramatic sequences in all clarity via Full HD Slow Motion Video at 120 fps. Use the 4K Photo mode when extracting still images from videos to create amazing thumbnails when these are uploaded online. The 5-Axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization ensures that image blur due to camera shaking is reduced. If that will not work, just take a photo and fix it using Post Focus. Shoot using RAW format to fine tune the image in a number of settings. After the adjustments, the images can be easily shared online or to other smart device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. The components inside the DC-TZ220 are protected by an aluminium chassis that can withstand accidental drops or bumps.

Product Features in Detail

Superb image quality
Keep capturing your adventure into the night with the powerful 1-inch 20MP sensor that give you more detail, colour and clarity even in low light. Just because the sun goes down doesn't mean this camera's capacity to take great shots will experience sunset as well.

Venus Engine Image Processor
Like Lumix G System Cameras, the DC-TZ220 has the same Venus Engine processor that enables high quality image capture and high speed signal processing required for 4K video recording. Integrating superior noisereduction system, this camera enables shooting at maximum ISO of 12800 and extended ISO and 25600. Sensitivity, gradation performance, resolution, and colour reproduction are dramatically improved to achieve even higher picture quality.

Built-in Leica DC Vario-Elmar Lens
Built with 13 elements in 11 groups, the lens features five aspherical lenses, and 3 extra-low dispersion lenses that can prevent chromatic aberration to maintain colour accuracy.

L. Monochrome Mode
Create impressive monochrome pictures with deep blacks and rich gradiation that is reminiscent of a black and white film.

RAW format
Shoot in RAW format and develop them inside the camera by adjusting the following settings: Colour Space Setting (sRGB/AdobeRGB), White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Photo Style, Intelligent D-Range Control, Contrast, Highlight/Shadow, Saturation, Noise Reduction, Intelligent Resolution, Sharpness.

Powerful zoom
Get clear shots even if the subject is at a distance with the help of the 15x optical zoom. This provides a versatile focal range from 24mm wide-angle to 360mm zoomed-in shots to capture quality images both near and far.

Live Viewfinder
The harsh sunlight makes the camera monitor hard to see. Therefore, the 0.53 cm, 2.33m-dot Live View Finder automatically turns on when the camera is placed in the photographer's eye. This provides a clearer and more detailed view of the subject being captured so that it won't be out of frame. Panasonic has equipped the TZ220 with a high quality 0.21-inch 2,330K-dot equiv. Live View Finder (LVF), with a high magnification ratio of approximately 1.45x / 0.53x (35mm camera equivalent). Image output between the LVF and the 1,240K-dot rear monitor is automatic, using an eye sensor on the LVF. The LVF and the 3-inch monitor provide approximately 100% field of view.

4K Photo Auto Marking
Now it's easier to choose the best shots. The camera detects the motion of the subject and sets a marker to it. This makes it easier to select shots as you skip to a certain sequence.

4K Photo Sequence Composition
Catch the trajectory of a dynamic action in a single photo and choose the desired frames to convert them into an action-packed shot.

4K Live Cropping
For video shooters, 4K Live Cropping provides amazing flexibility – for example, cropping to create smooth, slow zooms or stable pans, while maintaining Full HD picture quality in the final footage.

Depth From Defocus
DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology minimises focusing time, with a quick autofocus (AF) speed of around 0.1 sec; and supports high-speed burst shooting at 10 (AFS)/6 (AFC) frames per second (fps) to capture fast-moving subjects in crisp detail.

Post Focus
The Post Focus feature, once set, allows you to choose the focal point of an image after it’s been taken. You can then use the touchscreen to select the exact area you want to focus on – ideal for macro shots of food. Focus Stacking allows the user to combine focal points to achieve complete foreground to background focus.

Bracketing Modes
Focus bracketing allows the user to capture up to 999 shots at different focus points with just one shutter press – ideal for shooters who want maximum image quality and the ability to stack focus in post-production. With aperture bracketing, at a single press, photographers can quickly capture multiple shots at varying depth of field. When shooting with shallow focus it can be challenging to quickly decide on the optimum amount of focus that’s best for a shot, so this feature provides the security of alternative choices.

Easy settings adjustments
Photographers can capture their creative vision with ease and precision, using intuitive dials and a control ring located on the lens barrel. Smooth control of exposure and zoom free the user to frame and capture the image at the perfect moment. These controls also provide easier access to frequently-used settings such as aperture, shutter speed, focus, filter effects and scene mode. Focus Peaking shows the peak of focus in manual mode, allowing the image to be fine-tuned to the smallest of details.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection
Sharing of images with smartphones while on the move is streamlined with Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy connection and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® (IEEE 802.11b/g/n). With an always-on connection, images can be geotagged for social sharing and you’ll always know exactly where you took that shot. You can also use your smartphone as a convenient remote control.