Panasonic Lumix ZX1 review

Panasonic squeezes a full 12MP sensor into this tiny compact camera

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-08-21August 21st 2009

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£265.00
Product Type	Compact Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Product Family	Lumix ZX
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Red
Optical Zoom	8x
Digital Zoom	4x
Brand Name	Panasonic
Screen Size	6.9 cm (2.7")
Video Formats	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Viewfinder Type	No
Weight (Approximate)	138.0 g
Flash Memory Capacity	40 MB
Minimum Focus Distance	30 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate	30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Rechargeable	Yes
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Total Camera Resolution	12.7 Megapixel
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height	54.6 mm
Width	98.0 mm
Depth	26.0 mm
Autofocus Points	11
Product Series	ZX
Focal Length	4.50 mm to 36 mm
Image Formats	JPEG
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes	Auto
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Product Model	DMC-ZX1
Product Name	Lumix DMC-ZX1 Compact Camera
Product Line	Lumix
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	DMC-ZX1EB-R
Manufacturer Website Address	www.panasonic.co.uk
Marketing Information	Compact Digital Camera ZX1 25mm Wide-angle 8x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens in a Ultra-compact Body. Panasonic achieved the world's first incorporation of 0.3mm super thin aspherical lens and industry first 0.3mm spherical lens into the newly developed lens unit. This makes it possible to fit the 25-200mm high performance lens in a slim and compact body.
Battery Life	330 Shot
Package Contents	Lumix DMC-ZX1 Compact Camera Battery Charger Battery Pack Battery Case AV Cable USB Cable AC Cable Hand Strap CD-ROM
Display Resolution	230000 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year