DMC-LZ2 review by DPreview

LifeWorld · 21st April 2005

For those eyeing a 6X zoom travel camera.
LZ2 Review

LifeWorld · 22nd April 2005

I still prefer a camera with a viewfinder. Especially an optical one!

Josephteo548 · 22nd April 2005

Agreed! Though EVF can display more infromation, histogram etc.

Kavana · 22nd April 2005

I'd prefer if the viewfinder could resemble video camera viewfinder, you could take it and plug it out, you could take the camera parallel to the ground without proning or estimation.

hamttam · 22nd April 2005

yeah.. choosing between this lz2 and sony f88. thanks for the link!

tkp77 · 22nd April 2005

At least this cam is really a pocket size one..
Hong Jia, I bet with u this time I can put into my pants pocket easily.... kekeke....

snowy · 23rd April 2005

Hi
I got a lz2 for my travelling. Never regretted it.

Good
1. Got 1 time forgotten to bring my NiMH batt during a day tour. Got some alkaline batt from convenience shop. So lucky that i didn't miss any nice scenery.

2. Very good color and exposure

3. Slow Sync flash is very good. You will get good exposure behind and the subject. More balance.

Bad
1. Bright daylight very diff to see the LCD since no viewfinder.

2. High contrast edge produces purple fringe but not very serious.

eow · 23rd April 2005

any pics?

liangtam · 23rd April 2005

The nicest part of the review is probably on Page 6/Page 7.

Images taken by the LZ2 sure looks better instead

laugh · 25th April 2005

my mum just bought the LZ2, and I must say im pretty impressed by this 'budget' camera. Compact size, but big on zoom and megapixels. The focusing is also fast and accurate with host of functions to choose from.

Low res LCD and noise even at ISO100 are about the only complains i think I have for now.

My mum loves it.

hamttam · 25th April 2005

should iwait til june befoe getting it? what you all think.

i saw the sample images on dpreview and they're sweet man. can post examples of noise at 100?

21st April 2005	#1
LifeWorld Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,318	DMC-LZ2 review by DPreview For those eyeing a 6X zoom travel camera. LZ2 Review

23rd April 2005	#8
eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,489	any pics? __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY

22nd April 2005	#2
LifeWorld Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,318	I still prefer a camera with a viewfinder. Especially an optical one!

22nd April 2005	#3
Josephteo548 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bishan Posts: 132	Agreed! Though EVF can display more infromation, histogram etc.

22nd April 2005	#4
Kavana Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 595	I'd prefer if the viewfinder could resemble video camera viewfinder, you could take it and plug it out, you could take the camera parallel to the ground without proning or estimation.

22nd April 2005	#5
hamttam New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 15	yeah.. choosing between this lz2 and sony f88. thanks for the link!

22nd April 2005	#6
tkp77 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sengkang Posts: 999	At least this cam is really a pocket size one.. Hong Jia, I bet with u this time I can put into my pants pocket easily.... kekeke....

23rd April 2005	#7
snowy New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 23	Hi I got a lz2 for my travelling. Never regretted it. Good 1. Got 1 time forgotten to bring my NiMH batt during a day tour. Got some alkaline batt from convenience shop. So lucky that i didn't miss any nice scenery. 2. Very good color and exposure 3. Slow Sync flash is very good. You will get good exposure behind and the subject. More balance. Bad 1. Bright daylight very diff to see the LCD since no viewfinder. 2. High contrast edge produces purple fringe but not very serious.

23rd April 2005	#9
liangtam New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedok, Singapore Posts: 44	The nicest part of the review is probably on Page 6/Page 7. Images taken by the LZ2 sure looks better instead

25th April 2005	#10
laugh Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 293	my mum just bought the LZ2, and I must say im pretty impressed by this 'budget' camera. Compact size, but big on zoom and megapixels. The focusing is also fast and accurate with host of functions to choose from. Low res LCD and noise even at ISO100 are about the only complains i think I have for now. My mum loves it.