Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera is remarkable in that it contains a 10x wide-angle optical zoom lens in a compact, stylish body for the ultimate in picture performance and user convenience. With 9.0 effective megapixels of resolution for incredibly detailed images, and a wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28 - 280mm on a 35mm film camera), this versatile camera is well suited to a broad range of shooting opportunities.
You can easily capture a large group of people, or expansive architectural structures and landscapes with the wide end of the zoom range, or zoom in for sports, wildlife and event photography. In addition, the Optical Image Stabilizer feature (Mega O.I.S) minimizes the jitter from shaky hands that causes many photos to look blurred, ensuring that your images are always beautifully clear.
The DMC-TZ5 is incredibly fast thanks to the Venus Engine IV processor, which provides fast consecutive shooting, and boasts outstanding response time thus enabling easy capture of spur-of-the-moment shots. The image processor also provides for efficient power consumption, contributing to the camera's ability to take 300 pictures on a single charge of the included lithium-ion battery. The camera also includes a huge, bright and high resolution 3.0" LCD display to easily frame and view your images.
- 9.0 Megapixel Resolution
- With a resolution of 9.0 Megapixels, you'll be able to produce high resolution images that can yield photo quality 24 x 36" prints. The camera also has resolution options that are available in three different aspect ratios - 16:9 for displaying on a wide screen monitor or TV, 3:2 for making standard photo album prints, and 4:3 for more traditional image dimensions common in picture frames.
- 10x Optical Zoom Lens
- The Leica DC Vario-Elmar Lens includes an ED (extra-low dispersion) lens and aspherical lenses to delivers an exceptional optical performance, and the powerful 10x optical zoom (equivalent to a big 28 to 280mm lens on a 35mm camera) provides a broad range of photo capabilities from broad landscapes and group shots to nature and sports photos. The zoom ratio can be further extended up to 16.7x in 3 megapixel resolution mode with minimal deterioration thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom. Furthermore, in combination with the 4x digital zoom, an incredible zoom factor of up to 66.8x can be achieved.
- Easy Zoom Button
- With the first press of the Easy Zoom button the camera immediately gives you the maximum 10x power of the optical zoom. A second press delivers the maximum 16.7x power of the Extra Optical Zoom. This lets you bring your subject right up close, easily and comfortably, and is especially useful at sporting events and other outdoor activities when fast zoom may be needed to get a shot during quick paced action.
- MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer
- The MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) feature offsets unintentional hand movement while you're taking pictures to give you clear, sharp images even when taking handheld telephoto shots or shooting at night. This system uses built-in gyrosensors to detect even tiny camera movement and then shifts a lens in the opposite direction to compensate. The system is completely optical so you get sharp, clear images with minimal degradation. It lets you reduce the shutter speed more than 3 stops below the conventionally accepted hand movement limit, greatly expanding what you can do with a handheld digital camera.
- High Sensitivity Mode
- When there's not a lot of light or you're using a slow shutter speed, hand movement isn't the only potential problem. There's also "motion blur" - the blurring that can result if your subject like children or pets move even a little in low lighting. The High Sensitivity mode allows you to shoot at up to ISO 6400 by using the pixel-mixed readout method, effectively raising the shutter speed. It not only minimizes motion blur, it also lets you take clearer, sharper shots in dim lighting without using a flash.
- Easy-to-use Scene Modes
- The DMC-TZ5 has 22 scene modes to provide the best overall image quality for common shooting situations, such as Portrait, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, and more. It is easy to select the best scene mode thanks to the Scene Mode list display and help screen, which shows the description of each mode on the LCD monitor.
- Face Detection for Superb Portraits
- The Face Detection function can detect individual faces in a scene then automatically adjust the camera settings to make sure faces appear well-lit and in focus. This advanced technology will even automatically readjust the settings if the positions of the subjects change while you are framing the shot.
- Reduce Blur with MEGA OIS and Intelligent ISO
- Image blur is commonly caused by either movement of the camera or movement of the subject. Camera movement is corrected with the MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) feature which uses built-in gyro-sensors to detect the smallest camera movement and instantaneously shifts a lens element in the opposite direction to compensate, giving you sharp, clear images without deterioration. Motion blur - caused when a subject moves as the shot is being taken - is minimized with Intelligent ISO Control. This system actually detects whether the subject is moving and automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to minimize the motion blur effect while maintaining good exposure.
- Intelligent Scene Selector
- The Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly. With the camera choosing the settings for you, you'll get beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject.
- Intelligent Auto Technology
- Just turn the dial to "iA" and say good-bye to complicated settings. The camera will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also initialize the Face Detection system and automatically select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results. In fact, the Intelligent Auto Mode automatically begins focusing even before you press the shutter button, so you'll never miss a great shot.
- Super-Fast Shutter Response and Consecutive Shooting
- The DMC-TZ5 is fast and responsive - thanks to the Venus Engine IV processor. The camera has an extremely fast shutter lag, so you won't miss that "perfect" moment, and it enables high ISO to minimize motion blur and take pictures under low lighting without the need for a mood-killing flash. Furthermore, the advanced processor enables the cameras high speed burst shooting at a rate of up to 10 frames per second - a superbly useful feature when shooting sports or other fast paced events.
- Record High-Definition Motion Images & View with HD Output
- The DMC-TZ5 can record motion images with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 or 15 frames per second, plus you can use the zoom while recording, and capture some truly dramatic shots. You can also record video in Wide VGA format at 30 fps or 10 fps with enhanced picture quality and brightness, and it can also shoot standard VGA and QVGA resolution for home use or e-mail/web applications. When you're done shooting for the day, just connect the camera to an HDTV (optional DMW-HDC2 component cable required) and you're ready to view your still shots and motion images in high-definition beauty.
- Auto Angle Detection
- Auto angle detection records whether an image was taken horizontally or vertically. This ensures that when playing back on the LCD monitor and displaying images on your TV by connecting your Lumix Digital Camera with an AV cable, vertical images are automatically displayed vertically and horizontal images are automatically displayed horizontally.
- 3.0" Intelligent LCD Display
- The DMC-TZ5 features a Huge 3.0" diagonal high-resolution Intelligent LCD monitor that makes it easy to see your subject - day or night, indoors or outdoors - because the brightness and contrast of the LCD adjusts automatically as ambient light conditions change. The High Angle Mode improves viewability from a low angle, such as when shooting over a crowd, and the display also provides many shooting assist features such as guide lines for better image framing and a histogram function to check exposure on the fly.
- Built-in and Expandable Memory
- The camera includes 27MB of built-in memory, and the memory capacity can be expanded dramatically with Secure digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. You can also copy images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like.
- Mode Dial and Q.Menu Button
- The Q.Menu Button provides a shortcut to frequently used menu settings - this single button lets you turn consecutive shooting on/off, make white balance adjustments, set the ISO sensitivity and image size, and select the compression format, while you continue to view your subject on the LCD. The Mode Dial is combined with a unique Mode Position Display, and as you operate the dial, large animated icons are displayed on the LCD Screen, making it easy to find the mode you want.
- Special Travel Functions
- The camera's clipboard allows you to take photos of maps, timetables and other travel info, and save them in a separate folder of the built-in memory to distinguish them from normal photos. You can print titles and other characters on the photos you shoot with the Title Edit and Stamp - great for creating your own postcards from a vacation trip. You can also manage your travel photos by inputting your departure date and destination with the Travel Date Setting so later, during photo viewing, the camera will indicate on which day of the trip each shot was taken and the location.
- Print Directly From Your Camera
- You can send images directly to print, right from the DMC-TZ5 camera without the need of a PC. Simply connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer by using the included USB cable, and then simply select the pictures you want to print.
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| Camera Type | Compact Ultra-zoom Wide-angle Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilization |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.33" 10.7 Megapixel CCD with Primary Color Filter |
| Effective Resolution | 9.0 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Standard, Natural, Vivid, Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Fine, Standard) |
| Recorded Resolution |
4:3 Aspect Ratio 3456 x 2592 3072 x 2304 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 3:2 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio |
| Video Recording |
QuickTime Motion JPEG with Audio HDTV (1280 x 720 @ 30 or 15 fps) Wide VGA (848 x 480 @ 30 or 10 fps) VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 or 10 fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 or 10 fps) Clip length limited only by available memory to a maximum of 2GB |
| Audio Recording |
WAV Format Up to 5 seconds record time with image, up to 10 seconds dubbing |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Leica DC Vario-Elmar Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 10x (up to 16.7x Extra Optical zoom with 3MP or smaller image) |
| Lens Focal Length | 4.6 - 46mm (28 - 280mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2" (5cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (MEGA O.I.S.) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL Auto Focus System with AF Assist Lamp |
| Focus Modes | Normal (Face, 1 point, 1 point high speed, 3 points high speed, 9 points, Spot), Macro, Quick AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 2" (5cm) - infinity wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) High Sensitivity ISO Mode (1600-6400) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2000 seconds (15, 30, 60 seconds in Starry Sky Mode) |
| Aperture Range | f/3.3-4.9 and f/8.0-11.0 (2 steps) |
| Exposure Metering | Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, SCN, Intelligent Auto (w/ Backlight Compensation), Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV increments), Auto Bracketing AE (±1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (10 steps) |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Underwater, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst, Multi-Aspect Shooting |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync. Forced On, Forced Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.0' (0.3m) - 20.7' (6.3m) wide |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 0.95 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | 0.006 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability |
Continuous: 0.7 fps Standard Burst: 2.5 fps up to 7 images (standard) or 4 images (fine) High-speed Burst: 10 fps (2.5M or less resolution) |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | 27MB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 27MB of Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | CGA-S007 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (3.7V, 1000mAh) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor (Optional) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output |
NTSC & PAL HDTV Out with optional DMW-HDC2 component cable |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000, XP, Vista Macintosh OS X (10.1 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 3.0" Polycrystalline TFT color LCD (460,000 pixels) with Power LCD and High Angle LCD Mode |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese |
| Playback Options | Single Image Thumbnail display (12 or 30-up), Calendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max.), Playback of Favorite Pictures, Category Playback, Slide Show, Image Rotation, Resizing, Trimming, Protection, Aspect Conversion, DPOF Print Setting |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.4 x 4.1 x 1.5" (61 x 109 x 38mm) |
| Weight | 7.4 oz (209g) without battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 90 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Large clear LCD (83)
- Simple controls (77)
- Easy to setup (66)
- Strong construction (62)
- Great picture quality (46)
Cons
- Poor in low light (11)
- Short battery life (8)
- Long lag time (4)
- Limited manual controls (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (84)
- Fun (74)
- Family photos (41)
- Art (19)
- Photojournalism (17)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (30), Casual photographer (18), Enthusiast (17), Casual user (14), Semi-pro photographer (6)
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- none so far
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Like many of you, I also spent much time researching a good point and shoot. I like to get a new one every few years because the technology changes so fast. So far I'm very happy with this camera. Love the 3" LCD, it's very clear, pictures come out crystal clear, and is so easy to use. I also use Canon and Pentax cameras, and this one surpasses them on clarity of the picture. Very happy with this purchase.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
I bought this as a walkaround camera for when I don't feel like lugging my DSLR but want to capture great memories.
The camera does all it claims. Very comfortable to hold and easy to use. Focus is fast and it does a great job at its auto settings White Balance is generally on target and the produced colors are vivid and accurate. The 10x range makes this an excellent choice for an all-around pocket camera.
Low light operation is noisy as it is with all small CCD format cameras. But anything within the flash range (about 10 feet) is fine.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
I've bought a number of point and shoot digital camera over the years. I would have to say that this is the best one I've ever owned. It has a 10 power zoom lense, most only have 3 - 4 power. It is also very easy to operate and the pictures are outstanding. I have recommended this camera to a number of my friends.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- wildlife
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
wide angle lens, burst shutter, optical zoom and imagine stablizer....what else and easier than Sony and Canon terminology to get used to
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Black Screen-Flash rchg
- Microphone for Video
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Use for personal and family every day living.
Great wide angle lens... Excellent Intelligent Auto feature.
Pretty small for a 10x zoom... but you're not gonna be putting it in your pocket.
Mic for video wasn't that great. Flash recharge could have been faster...
and the screen goes black when it's charging.
I would have liked a quicker startup time.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
An excellent camera. Superb lens with a great LCD screen. The only poor point is the limit of the flash, which I knew when I purchased it. I would without a doubt purchase it again if something happened to this one.
- Similar:
- Nikon SLR w/ 28-70 lens, Nikon Digital SLR w/ 18-70 lens, Contax SLR, Canon SLR w/2 lenses, Sony N1
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
just a great camera. i bought this based on reviews, since i wasn't able to see it prior to my purchase, but it has exceeded my expectations! very easy to use, fits in hand well, great size - not too small or large and most importantly excellent photo quality. strongly recommend this camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Small Size
Cons
Best Uses
- Every day operation
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
I use the DMC-TZ5 to take pictures for our condo website. It came ready to use and the setup was a no brainer. Very easy operation. Great 3" screen with simple menu to operate and change settings.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Am very happy with this camera. Use a Nikon Digital SLR for most photos, but wanted a small point and shoot for all occasions. This suits perfectly. Love the optics, the video, and so many great features packed into a little inexpensive camera.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- A bit heavy
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Great cemera. very good results in an affordable price.
good money value.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Picture Quality
- HD Video
- Strong Construction
- Zoom
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Light yet powerful, nice alternative to my SLR that can easily fit in my pocket.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
We perform home inspections and buy these cameras for our inspectors. Each inspector takes about 30,000 pictures a year with the cameras.
We find them easy to use. The key feature we like is the 10x optics lens which allows clear closeups of roofs, exteriors, chimneys, etc. We set the camera at 7 MB which gives us great resolution if we need to crop the picture or magnify it before placing it in a report to our clients.
The Lithium batteries typically last for about 200 pictures each. We used 2 GB memomry cards (bigger cards really slow the camera down). The cameras are mostly reliable (unfortunately, they occassionally get dropped) and have to operate in hot attics, dark basements, in light rain (we put them in a clear plastic diving bag), in winter and in summer.
We also like the large and bright LCD screens and the ability to magnify the picture right on the LCD while in the field.
We don't care for the auto close lens protector since it is somewhat unreliable over time. Sometimes it refuses to open, opens only partially or opens but won't close. It is easy enough to open manually but it can become annoying.
The camera has a number of preset scene scenarios you can select from to optimize picture taking in certain situations (sports, night scenes, etc.). You have 2 mechanical dial positions, scene 1 & scene 2, so it is easy to pick the best one for the work you are doing and go to it quickly if needed without finding it electronically.
In summary, quality is good (still has a metal case), the optics are great for a point and shoot, the LCD is large, bright and clear and the camera is reliable. It is not a substitute for a SLR but great for vacations, taking advantage of an unexpected picture opportunity and just ordinary snap shots.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Does not a a full manual
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Easy to use, fast operation, good quality photos.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
The zoom is great. Light weight and easy to use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
this is possibly the best kind of digital camera ever! the pic quality is phenomenal and you get a lot of the features of a much more expensive camera. i recommended it to everyone and they all love it!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
This camera is wonderful - it takes great pictures in any setting. The telephoto is spectacular for a point and shoot digital camera, allowing for a very close zoom, like picking out one's child in a far away crowd at a graduation ceremony. The only thing to keep in mind is that the battery should be charged before you download your pictures. Highly recommended!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
This is the 2nd time I'm buying this camera.
My previous TZ5 were damaged while It fail into a fire (LAG-BAOMER).
The TZ5 is a very good camera.
It produce a quality pictures.
Pros:
It have 28mm lens, that enable you to take a clear, close & high quality pictures.
It have small dimentions.
A x10 zoom (with a quick zoom feature).
Cons:
When taking pictures at x10 zoom, sometimes the focus is not perfect (the picture "shake")
When it fail to the fire, it get burn and dammeged!!!!!! ;-)
Bottom line - Full compensation for your money
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Daily casual shooter. This camera is super easy to use. The menus are clear and the scene modes are well explained. The LCD is great.
Takes fantastic "tourist" type photos of scenic vistas and people. Very sharp micro. The zoom is amazing if you need it.
The best thing about this camera is the wide angle lens.
Cons: lack of manual controls. Lack of Apperture or Shutter priority controls. It's a little bit too bulky for a shirt pocket. Also, the mic for video seems weak.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
The perfect camera to carry with you. It has superb depth of field when used at its widest view. Especially when taking closeup photos of flowers. You will be absolutely stunned by the color saturation and the detail in the petals.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera (Blue):
Out of the box easy to use for all experience levels. This almost pocket-sized camera is a great compliment to the Panasonic FZ50 I have as it's easy to bring along everyday.
Reasonable battery life.
Excellent menu system is easy to understand.
Excellent stabilizer operation.
Reasonably fast picture-to-picture timing.
Large LCD high-detail screen easy to use with brightness boost mode helpful in sunlight and sharp angles.
Beautiful results with 9mb.
Fantastic hi-speed burst mode a 2 mb gives ability to capture the moment and create interesting sequence shots.
Controls easily accessible as they are not too small. Very intuitive.
Nice metal body.
Greater wide angle capability great for indoor, small areas.
- Similar:
- Canon A540
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Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $29.99
- GBP 19.10
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $10.99
- GBP 7.00
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $8.26
- GBP 5.26
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
- GBP 6.34
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
- GBP 8.90
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $17.95
- GBP 11.43
What's in the Box
- CGA-S007 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM (PhotofunStudio viewer, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, QuickTime, Adobe Reader, USB Driver)
- User Guide
- 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
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