Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70 | S/N: WS8GA001521

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70 Digital Compact Camera - Good Condition | Pocketable 12.1MP Travel Zoom Featuring Leica 30x Optical Zoom Lens and Built-In Electronic Viewfinder

Introductory Paragraph The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70 (known as the ZS50 in North America) is a highly versatile, pocket-sized travel compact camera engineered for outstanding optical reach and creative flexibility. Built around a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel MOS sensor optimized for low-light clarity, its defining feature is a premium 30x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens. Equipped with a handy built-in Electronic Viewfinder (EVF), a tactile manual control ring, and advanced Hybrid O.I.S.+ image stabilization, this highly scannable Panasonic pocket camera delivers exceptional travel, wildlife, and street documentary frames in an ultra-compact body shell.

Key Features

• Premium Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x optical zoom lens layout (24-720mm full-frame equivalent), packing versatile ultra-wide to super-telephoto reach into a pocket-sized barrel.

• Low-light optimized 12.1 Megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor format, featuring enlarged pixels to maximize light gathering while keeping image noise minimal.

• Integrated 0.2-inch Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) tracking array with an automatic eye sensor, ensuring easy, glare-free framing under direct sunlight.

• Tactile lens-barrel manual control ring configuration, providing quick, intuitive control over focus, aperture, shutter speed, and creative filter tracking.

• Advanced 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ optical image stabilization system, actively counteracting handheld movement to keep video tracking and high-zoom frames sharp.

• Professional RAW image file format data processing capability, delivering extensive exposure recovery and color-grading flexibility in post-production.

• Fast Light Speed Autofocus engine and 10fps continuous burst speed, capturing rapid motion, spontaneous expressions, and fleeting travel moments with ease.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows standard light signs of past travel use, including typical minor cosmetic scuffs on the matte black composite casing and faint wear along the baseplate corners. All rubber grip surfaces are secure and unpeeled. Sensor/Optics: The 12.1MP sensor is perfectly clean. The rear 3.0-inch LCD screen and the integrated electronic viewfinder display brightly and clearly. The internal glass elements of the 30x Leica zoom lens are clean, bright, and completely free from internal fungus, heavy haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The camera powers on instantly, the motorized lens mechanism telescopes smoothly, the autofocus locks quickly, the flash fires reliably, and data reads and writes to SD cards perfectly.

Specialist Note "The Lumix DMC-TZ70 is widely celebrated among travel purists as one of the ultimate pocket zooms ever designed. Unlike many modern compacts that force you to rely entirely on the rear screen, the TZ70 includes a dedicated electronic viewfinder which is an absolute game-changer when shooting in bright outdoor environments. Panasonic intentionally used a high-sensitivity 12.1MP layout here to prioritize low-light performance and clean image contrast over raw pixel count. It is an exceptionally satisfying, completely transparent travel companion that delivers professional-grade flexibility from an incredibly small chassis."

What's Included

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70 Digital Compact Camera (S/N: WS8GA001521)

• Integrated Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x Optical Zoom Lens

• Panasonic DMW-BCM13E Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack

• Dedicated Mains Battery Charger Unit with Power Cable

• Attached Woven Hand Wrist Strap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Panasonic

• Model: Lumix DMC-TZ70 (ZS50)

• Camera Type: Digital Compact Camera

• Sensor Type: 1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS Sensor

• Resolution: 12.1 Megapixels Effective

• Lens Configuration: 30x Optical Zoom (4x Digital Zoom)

• Focal Length: 4.3-129mm (35mm Equivalent: 24-720mm)

• Aperture Range: f/3.3 (Wide) to f/6.4 (Tele)

• Image Stabilization: 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ Digital Compact Camera

• Battery Type: Panasonic DMW-BCM13E Rechargeable Battery (Included)