Panasonic DMC-TZ10 ZS7 - CCD camera built to last a decade of travel !

An appreciation of the very well designed, full featured and capable Panasonic travel camera after over a decade of use !

[@lachlanbrown8110]

I have a Lumix very similar to this. I think mine is TZ20. At the time I remember thinking the GPS feature was really cool. I took it with me all over the world and took thousands of photos. Still working perfectly fine even today. I remember at the time thinking the low light performance wasn’t amazing. But outdoor photos in full sunlight were very good, even now looking back on the photos I took at the time they hold up today.

[@AvidRetro]

Thanks for the info!

[@Zukirin77]

i recently bought one used. the previous owner told me it was used A LOT. the files even say that this camera took over 1 million pictures and its still going strong today

[@AvidRetro]

That is truly outstanding. It is fair to say these models can take a lot of use. You have to remember to store them well and keep them from sucking in too much dust!

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Note; there are KZbin videos on repairing these fine cameras. Keep them Snapping. A sweet spot with these Lumix cameras in my opinion, are the earlier CCD sensor models.

[@AvidRetro]

Thanks for sharing - indeed there seems to be a bot of community keeping these cameras going! I totally agree about the CCD models, much nicer images.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I think I remember this camera, buddy. I'm thinking it was either my misses or my mother that had it.🤔

[@pdtech4524]

Imteresting camera 📷 I have a soft spot for Panasonic lumix cameras, I have the later TZ70 with EVF as my prime camera. I also bought an older lumix lz7 ccd camera and just done a review on it. It produces surprisingly good photos. I've added your channel, it's always good to connect with other photography creators.

[@AvidRetro]

Thanks for watching and subscribing, I will pop over and watch your video about the TZ7. I am in the process of comparing 3 CCD cameras I recently took on my travels and one of them was a TZ7! The CCD

[@pembridgehouse]

very good. A friend has just been given one and wants me to show him how it works.A comprehensive review. Thanks.

[@AvidRetro]

Glad it was helpful! This range of cameras are al very nice and produce some very pleasing results. Video as well on the later ones like the TZ10 is actually not bad at all.

[@pembridgehouse]

@@AvidRetroYes. These point and shoot cameras have a lot going for them.

[@siofna9709]

Hello Was interessting and this camera is nearly the same like my TZ8. On the the other hand I have tiny collection of Lumix point and shoot cameras. They all worked very well. Have a nice time and greetings from lower Bavaria.

[@AvidRetro]

Cheers thank you for your kind comment. They score well in two areas - they are great and confident cameras, producing great shots and they are real design icon in my humble opinion!

[@Dvibhadr]

“Happy Mode” picture style in this camera is great👍 and it doesn’t appear in later models.

[@AvidRetro]

Thanks for sharing. Interesting info.

[@sihamdjr3432]

Thank you for your video it will be really helpful, I recently bought it for 30€ ❤

[@AvidRetro]

Thanks glad it was helpful! They are really nice cameras and I think they can be taken apart quite easily to clean the sensor areas if they happen to get dust spots. I recently saved a similar model which had a stuck zoom by using copier paper around the lens to clean out the dust and dirt! - Enjoy your camera.

[@raulal00]

same here!! for 30 bucks aldo, and it seems like new, i'm just so excited to arrive, like getting a getting a brand new sony a7r5 or something like that 😂😂

[@adrianfernandez2932]

I have one working fine after ten years-great little camera. My only issue is the front lens got fungus inside and there is no way to clean it because it is a double glued lens.

[@AvidRetro]

Yes fungus can be a bit of a problem with many cameras. I have a couple of Canon XM-2 (GH2) camcorders that work well inside but both have fungus and it shows up on outside videos.

[@simossosias3727]

The last of the CCDs, made in Japan too.

[@AvidRetro]

The Panasonic models like these with CCD sensor make for some really pleasing images. Having such a powerful zoom in a small size camera with a sharp lens was an added bonus!

[@c6rtierdilm]

im getting one!

[@AvidRetro]

Go for it. It’s a great camera.

[@MHarenArt]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this camera. I'm no photographer, so this intelligent point and shoot is the perfect camera for me! I just bought a second one - used - for about $100 with no regrets. The S3's telephoto switch stopped working, so I that's why I sought to buy another, but and S3 was not to be found.

[@AvidRetro]

I agree. Brillant range of cameras with the TZ7/ZS3 and the few models afterwards being great cameras. I did a compare recently with the TZ7/ZS3 and the TZ57/ZS45 and the older CCD camera came out tops!

[@sergeidorokhin5619]

I have the same camera. Recently noticed that the front lens has a lot of stains. Attempted to clean but it did not help. Concluded that this might be kind of mold or mist and teared it down as there where a couple of noticeable stains on the matrix which I saw years ago. But the new stains are not on the surface even. They are kind of flaky bubbles inside the front plastic lens. Bummer... Otherwise, the camera was a great companion. Looking for the front lens now.

[@AvidRetro]

It's a shame the lens is not a bit more robust, I guess it is the weakest link and affected by moisture, general heat as well. I took a couple of cameras on holiday and the more newer CMOS based one actually steamed up inside due to the humidity. Whereabouts in the world are you? I have not seen the stains as you mention but definitely hair and dust getting in. Do you know if the various models have similar zoom lens which could be swapped or would you need a Z10 ZS7 model to directly replace it?

[@wipjenni]

Nice video. I have that same camera, m'self. Might I ask if the first two images are Wheal Prosper i Cornwall?

[@AvidRetro]

Thanks - Quite possibly, it was either there or a picture of Wheal Coates. I cannot remember for sure!

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Good review. I have the slightly newer DMC'ZS10 with weather/water sealing to 30-ft and 3-D pics, but I also don't think the pictures are as good with the CMOS as the previous one I had with the CCD. Plus I can't shoot in RAW.

[@AvidRetro]

ZS10 is a fine camera, TZ20 here in the UK. It's nice it is still pleasing to look at. Is it better in low light than the TZ10?

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Marginally better with a bit faster focusing. I only use the 'ZS3' outside for scenes. The 'ZS10' is the all around shooter, the EDC. On short hikes I take both. On long or back country dedicated shooting hikes I take the 'ZS3' along with the prime shooting camera. Because the 'ZS10' doesn't shoot in raw, I don't usually use it for more intentional artful shots it is more of a documentary in the moment camera like my EDC pocket knife. I don't leave the place without either_ @@AvidRetro

[@afsyh]

does anyone know which transfer cable is needed for this camera? i can’t find the right transfer cable and i can’t download the images on my laptop through the SD card for some reason

[@AvidRetro]

A cable like this: www.amazon.co.uk/PANASONIC-LUMIX-DMC-TZ10-DIGITAL-CAMERA/dp/B01M266YOL Or use a USB Card Reader like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Beikell-Connector-Adapter-Simultaneously-Compatible-black/dp/B0BNJ9RGVP/ref=sr_1_3_mod_primary_new?crid=3V25A9WN2NZLF&keywords=usb+card+reader&qid=1699995865&s=electronics&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=usb+card+reader%2Celectronics%2C77&sr=1-3

[@user-wn4iv1br7u]

i don't know how to turn on this thing

[@AvidRetro]

You have battery troubles?

[@user-wn4iv1br7u]

@@AvidRetro yes

[@ricbae8660]

how can i add the time and date stamp?

[@AvidRetro]

Not sure if you can. Won't this information be saved in the file properties of the image itself. It can be checked on a computer.

[@bunnygamer5769]

Bro i have this camera but it is not opening i cant find the charger of camera what can i do

[@AvidRetro]

Can you try something like this to charge the battry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJSrXmd8r7CtoZY

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Search KZbin or Google for repair vids and info. I had an older Lumix that stuck the zoom and it was a code input that fixed it. Your stuck issue could be a dust or debris issue because I don;t think this model has weather sealing(?).

[@pattypatricia6334]

Hii do you know how to change the language?? I can’t figure it out, mine came in Japanese version

[@mikethebike2463]

press menu button. Navigate to "Setup". click right navigate button. click up button 2 times. there you have the language list. click right button. choose your language

[@dybrasna2300]

I still cannot done it

[@kokokoko-de6fg]

The camera is too tiny

[@dybrasna2300]

Who know how to change a language?

[@AvidRetro]

Enter the setup menu and select the icon with the face and speech bubble.