Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 sensor review: Few pixels equals better dynamics?
Introduction
The Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS50 (known as the TZ70 in Europe) is a compact-sized camera with a large (30x) zoom range equivalent to a 24-720mm, complete with 5-axis image stabilization and a 12.1-Mpix 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor (down from the 18-Mpix of its DMC-ZS40 predecessor). The rangefinder-style camera also has a high-res 1.2M-dot electronic viewfinder, full manual controls (including a programmable control ring surrounding the lens), a built -n flash, and a fixed 3.0” 1.04M dot LCD to the rear. The ring surrounding the lens offers control over a number of features, including focal length, exposure, and focus.
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