Panasonic DC TZ91 Detailed Review

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The DC TZ91 was presented by Panasonic in April 2017. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand Panasonic
Category Superzoom
Date 04/2017
Sensor Properties

In additional DC TZ91 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″).

Also DC TZ91’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 20 megapixel. That’s roughly average and will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 or A2 size.

The Panasonic supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Panasonic’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

Format Compact
Sensor area 6.17 x 4.55mm²
(0.24″ x 0.18″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 21.10 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 20.00 megapixel
Pixel size 1.48 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 5 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 24mm
Focal length (max) 720mm
Aperture (max) 3.3
Aperture (min) 6.4
Viewfinder Properties

The DC TZ91 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 1.16 megapixel, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

The magnifcation is c. 0.46x, an average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.46x
Resolution 1.16 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The DC TZ91’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 4s.

The highest shutter speed of the Panasonic is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions.

Max. shutter speed 1/2000s
Min. shutter speed 4s
Sensitivity Properties

The DC TZ91’s sensitivity goes from 80 ISO und 3200 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 80 ISO
Max. sensitivity 3200 ISO
Exposure Modes

The DC TZ91 supports all general exposure modes.

The Panasonic allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The DC TZ91’s auto focus processor uses 49 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light).

Manual focus is also possible with the Panasonic, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Contrast Detection
AF points 49
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The DC TZ91 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (19 ft.). That range will work for most situations.

A hotshoe is missing from the Panasonic.

Built-in
Range 5.60m
(19 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The DC TZ91 display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

DC TZ91 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Panasonic DC TZ91 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates 30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The DC TZ91 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

Connect the Panasonic to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Panasonic supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Panasonic DC TZ91 has a BLG10E LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 380 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The DC TZ91’s battery battery parameters:

Type BLG10E LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 380 photos
Size

The Panasonic DC TZ91’s dimensions are 112 x 67 x 41mm³. (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 322 grams (10.4 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the DC TZ91:

Dimensions Comparison

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The DC TZ91 is not much bigger:

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