Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ90 real travel zoom camera with 4K video and 4K photo

If you have a vacation plan to Bali or other beautiful places in the world, maybe you need a digital camera that is suitable for travel. Although you can carry a smartphone with a sophisticated camera, but there are different nuances in photos and videos from a conventional digital camera. You do not have to worry, you can bring a digital camera in a compact size, a lightweight and nice in your hand grip. Panasonic has launched Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ90, a 30 x travel zoom camera with 4K and 180◦ tilt LCD. 

Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ90 is a direct competitor of Nikon A900 and other prosumer cameras, especially compact cameras with super zoom lens. Canon and Sony will also consider the DC-TZ90 as a serious competitor. 

Panasonic DC-TZ90. Image: ePhotoZine.com

Panasonic claims that the DC-TZ90 is  a powerful 30 zoom lens, 20MP sensor, 4K capabilities, flip-up rear monitor and high-resolution EVF and 4K photo selfie feature let you save your travel memories in exactly the form you want. The ultra-wide-angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens extends to 720mm at the telephoto end and power optical image stabilisation is built in.

The DC-TZ90 has a handy 180-degree tiltable rear monitor for video blogs or selfie shots, ombining 30x optical zoom to get close to the action, a 20.3 megapixel MOS sensor for excellent image quality and 4K Video and Photo capabilities to capture fleeting moments. Autofocus has also seen a boost, using Panasonic’s DFD (depth from defocus) technology – with AF speeds now apparently up to 0.1 second. Users can also shoot bursts at 10 (AF-S) fps or 5 (AF-C) fps. Other features include Wi-Fi connectivity for linking up with smart devices, enthusiast PASM controls, raw shooting and 4K video options at 30fps.

Panasonic DC-TZ90 key features:

30x optical zoom (35mm equiv. 24-720mm)

LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens

4K Functions: 4K Video / 4K Photo / Post Focus

4K Selfie: 180-degree tiltable monitor

Live viewfinder: 1.166K-dot LVF

3 inch 1040k-dot tilt LCD

Wi-Fi

RAW

3 megapixels

Power: DMW-BLG10E battery

Dimensions: 6.73H x 4.12D x 11.2 L cm

With the new 20.3 megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor, the resolution is significantly increased compared to the TZ80 (18.1 megapixels), the predecessor of the TZ90. Combined with the very powerful Venus image processor, the sensor provides high image quality under varying conditions, such as in low light situations. Taking advantage of 4K technology, users can capture fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps in 8-megapixel equivalent resolution as a 4K PHOTO.

 

Panasonic DC-TZ90 vs Nikon A900. Image: YouTube.com

According to ukdigital.co.uk mentioned that the Panasonic DC-TZ90 has another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method called Post Focus. Working in conjunction with the contrast-detection focusing system and the intelligent Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology, Post Focus records imagery as a 4K MP4 file at 30 fps and shifts the specific point of focus throughout the burst shooting in order to offer a range of distinct focusing ranges to choose from.

The Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ90 is ideal for travel and features a lot of special features such as 30x optical zoom, ultra-wide angle lens, an improved sensor and a new tiltable touch screen. The LUMIX DC-TZ90 also equipped with Wi-Fi Wi-Fi connectivity, you can connect the TZ90 to your smartphone or tablet to take remote control over the camera, or send images across to your device for quick sharing to email, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.