Panasonic introduced the new Lumix SZ-Series of digital cameras, the Lumix DMC-SZ7 and the Lumix DMC-SZ1, which combine a powerful 10x optical zoom with a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, in a slim and compact body, making it extremely portable and easy to carry.
The Lumix SZ7 and Lumix SZ1 feature two new shooting modes – Miniature Effect and Panorama Shot. Furthermore, both the Lumix SZ7 and Lumix SZ1 feature Creative Retouch which includes six filters -Toy Effect, Soft Focus Dynamic Monochrome, Expressive, High Key and Retro, each of which give the photo a more artistic look.