- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-TZ4 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Pentax RZ10 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DMC-TZ4 | RZ10 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | DMC-TZ11 | |
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $299.95 | $219.95 |
Street Price: | $177.33 | |
Date Available: | 2008-03-31 | 2010-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
8.3 oz
(234 g)
includes batteries |
6.3 oz
(179 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (103 x 59 x 36 mm) |
3.8 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (97 x 61 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
Effective Megapixels: | 8.1 | 14.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.76 microns | 1.44 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 3216 x 3216 (10.3 MP, 1:1), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 3.7 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10) 320x240 (30/10) 320x240 () |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15) |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | Component | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 11 elements in 9 groups | Pentax Lens; 9 elements in 6 groups (5 aspherical) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm | 28 - 280mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.7 - 47mm | 5 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 10.00x |
Aperture Range: | Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps) Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) | f/3.2 (W) to f/5.9 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
200 cm 2.0 - 78.7 in |
1 -
30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 6.7x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ Spot | Contrast Detection; 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ) | Auto: 80-800, Digital SR 80-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M) Manual: 80-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot | TTL Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Underwater | Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport, Pet, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Natural Skin Tone, Kids, Fireworks, Frame Composite (3M), Party, Food, Candlelight, Text, Surf & Snow, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | 0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto) | Auto ISO: 17ft (wide), 9.2ft (tele) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | 82.7 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | DC input | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 3.7 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 14 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | 260 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary D-LI92 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver | Software CD-ROM with MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical image stabilization, face detection, HD video out. | Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, High-speed Burst Mode (up to 9.1 fps for 40 images), D-Range. Available in classic black, pure white, lime and violet. |