Panasonic has introduced the Lumix DC-TZ90 under its popular “Travel Zoom” TZ series. The latest camera has an upgraded resolution of 20.3 megapixel, and boasts of 30x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 24-720mm) packed in a pocket-sized body while enabling 4K video / 4K PHOTO shooting performance. Additionally, the new tiltable rear monitor lets users enjoy a variety of selfie shots including 4K and panorama selfies.
The new launch sports a versatile ultra-wide angle 24mm 30x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens. The LUMIX TZ90 is capable of recording smooth, high-resolution QFHD 4K videos in 3840×2160 at 30p(60Hz) / 25p(50Hz) in MP4. Taking advantage of 4K technology, users can capture fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps in 8-megapixel equivalent resolution as a 4K PHOTO. The camera also incorporates a Light Composition function with which the camera synthesizes the images by choosing and saving brighter pixels.
Beauty Function enables users to shoot portraits with Defocusing and Slimming effects. After shooting, aesthetic/make-up retouching can be applied inside the camera with the Beauty Retouch function.
Mr. Hitesh Ojha, Deputy General Manager – Imaging & AV, PMMAF commented “TZ90 is an easy to use compact camera loaded with a lot creative photo capturing options, which allows users to click stunning images in any kind of setup. Designed to be a travel friendly camera, TZ90’s outstanding features like 4K Selfie mode and Beauty Function will enhance our repute even further amongst keen travellers as well as photo-enthusiasts.”
The 3.0-inch 1,040k-dot rear monitor with touch control tilts up by 180 degrees and the camera goes into Self Shot mode automatically once it is flipped. When shooting portraits, TZ90 allows users to capture the background clearly or defocus it depending on the situation with Background Control mode. Panorama pictures can also be shot in Self Shot mode.
A 0.2-inch 1,166k-dot EVF (Electronic View Finder) with eye sensor is also equipped for easy shooting even in sunny outdoor conditions. The LUMIX TZ90 features a variety of AF functions as well.
The camera will be available in the UAE from August onwards and is priced at AED 1699.
