The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ7 is a 7.
2 megapixel CCD camera that can produce a 15 x 20 inch picture clearly.
It has a 10 x image optical zoom and has an LCD display of 3 inches.
The camera allows for far away pictures as well as beautiful close up pictures.
If one is too close to the subject one can use the the wide-angle lens to make it appear that you are further back.
The lens is actually built onto the camera so the camera itself is protected by a barrier.
Other features that make this camera a must include a self timer, a Clipboard function that holds information and a Direct Print feature that allows one to print a picture directly from the camera.
Scene modes include portrait, soft skin, scenery, sports, night portrait, night scenery, self-portrait, food, party, candle, fireworks, starry sky, beach, aerial photo, snow, high sensitivity, baby1, baby2, underwater and sunset so one can be sure to find a scene setting that is right.
This fashionable camera holds up to 270 pictures, so one can be sure their battery won't die at an important event.
The high tech ISO control significantly reduces blur from pictures.
The Lumix holds 12.
7 MB of built-in memory but if that's not enough it also takes images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards.
If you're not satisfied with just pictures be sure to use the video camera which shoots 30 frames per second.
The camera is very compact and is 4.
13 x 2.
34 inches and weighs only half of a pound.
It makes the perfect camera for any occasion.