Introduction:

With a view of extending its popular ZS-series, Panasonic has come up with a new model, the Lumix DMC-ZS7 that boasts of a GPS feature, a fad that is fast catching up with travel shooters. The new Video Divide function helps in editing and deleting the unwanted portions of your footage successfully. Apart from the 15 MB internal memory, the camera also supports SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

Features:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 packs a set of new features like GPS, clipboard mode and Video Divide etc. that will help you explore new vistas in the field of photography. In clipboard mode, you can save small images of 1 or 2 megapixels resolution which will be automatically saved in the in-built memory of the camera. By zooming in, you can mark these images for later identification and this feature will be handy while traveling as you can mark maps etc this way. The GPS feature not only shows the geographical location of where you are but also to how many satellites your device has been connected to.

Pros:

• The ZS7 comes packed with a 3” intelligent LCD of 460k resolution whose screen comes covered with an anti-glare coating that will offer better visibility to the user even in bright light.
• Shoot movies of maximum resolution 1,280 x 720. This camera uses AVCHD Lite format that offers multiple quality settings.
• The camera is equipped with a decent 12x optical zoom that can be used while shooting the video as well. The 12.1 megapixels resolution of the sensor assist in rendering flawless pictures that will record every moment of your trip in great detail.

Cons:

• The camera lacks an optical viewfinder.
• Be prepared to bear noise while shooting at high ISO settings.
• An iota of softness can be found in the corners of the pictures shot at wide-angle.
• Flash feature performs unsatisfactorily. It is not only positioned inconveniently but is also difficult to adjust its power.
• The GPS feature omits certain details like altitude of the place etc.

Pricing Range: Make this travel-ready camera yours by paying just $324 - $399. Available in Silver, Black, Blue & Red!

Final Verdict: Following the trail of its predecessor ZS3, Panasonic Lumix ZS7 is a power-house of flashy features that make this camera a great travel companion. The functionality of the camera is ridden with ignorable minor quirks. Without any major deal breakers the ZS7 is a perfect companion for those who wants to explore photography while exploring the world.