Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1

“One of the things I learned early on about shooting wildlife is, you may not want to get too close. Or in the case of capturing beautiful wildlife in enclosed spaces, you can’t. That’s why my Best in Class choice for wildlife photos is the…”

“Pocketable 25-300mm zoom range with no frills and a low price The Panasonic ZS1 looks like a simple pocket digicam, but when you turn it on you find a very wide-angle 25mm lens that zooms optically 12 times, out to 300mm equivalent. That makes using the…”

“Overall the two ZS cameras offer the best image quality and the most balanced mix of features, build quality and design in this test and are therefore both easy recommendations. If video is not a priority and you can live with a standard resolution…”

“The ZS1 is a lower-end version of the ZS3, missing some of the niceties such as 720p HD video and a 3” LCD screen in exchange for a more affordable sub-$200 price. In the still photography areas, the ZS1 is just as capable, featuring the same…”

“The Lumix DMC-ZS1 or TZ6 is a frugal man’s ZS3. It has the important hardware and features–same lens, image sensor, etc.–to produce still images that equal those from the ZS3 at a lessor price. So, if you don’t need HD video and a…”