- 30
- May
Tag : 9mp digital, silver, panasonic lumix, angle mega, dmc tz5s, optical image
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 Company : Panasonic List Price : $349.95 Amazon Price : Too low to display Used Price : Average customer review :  |
Features
- 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
- 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection
- New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects
- 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO
- Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)
Product Description
Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The TZ5 can record motion images with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 frames per second (fps). f=4.6-46mm (35mm equiv - 28-280mm) Focal Length 3.0 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro/Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard - Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 300 Shots (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.507 lbs
Customer reviews
Great features with one major short coming that made me return the camera 
Pros:
1. Big LCD display
2. Intuitive options and menu navigation
3. Partial HD quality pictures and video (Not sure of this, read on why)
4. Awesome optical zoom. I could capture clear small text (about 16 Aerial font size) from 30 feet away!
Con:
1. Pictures of vibrant colors taken using iA (intelligent Auto) mode (most frequently used more) with finest quality available on this camera, appear grainy when seen on computer at actual size. In fact you can already see minute grains of the taken picture when viewed in zoom mode on the camera itself. This compares very badly with the images I have taken with my old Canon S230. I am returning this Panasonic camera. I will buy a Canon with similar optical zoom capability of this Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S.
digital camera - Panasonic 
I purchased this camera specifically for a trip to Egypt where we were cruising on the Nile. It produced terrific shots via the 10 x close-up feature of people, animals, etc on the shore. It was fairly easy to use with little instruction, although I have yet to read the entire operating instructions (100 + pages) and probably am not aware of all the available features. Battery recharged in a couple of hours and 4 GB memory card allowed me to take 350 photos with memory to spare. Over all, I was very pleased with this product. Amazon service was outstanding. I received the camera four days after placing order via standard shipping.Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)
Wow!
Ordered the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S for the convenience of having a “point & shoot” (P&S) while on vacation in San Diego. I usually shoot with my Nikon D50 and LOVE it, but the girth of a DSLR is often too much when all I’m wanting to do is preserve some memories. For several years my “P&S” was a 2001 vintage Kodak … very basic.
I’ve got to say, as someone who loves to take photos and is pretty good at it, that this Lumix blows me away in how far “P&S” technology has advanced in the past several years. If you are a pure amateur, just set this rascal on a max ISO of 400 and “iA” setting and start snapping! It’s virtually foolproof. The most advanced auto mode I have ever used on a “P&S”.
The HD video capability is nice. It’s not going to give you videos of the quality you might expect from a dedicated vidcam, but this IS a “P&S”. Not having to carry around two separate cams is worth the trade-off in quality if you are just chronicling vacation stuff.
Build quality is top flight and very sturdy. The viewing screen is brilliant. The images taken with this cam are very, very good.
**Bottom line : a very high “BUY” recommendation for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S.**
Solid P&S Performer 
My primary camera is a DSLR, but I keep a point&shoot for my wife/kids to use, as a backup camera, and for daily trips around town. I used a Canon SD700, until my kids hid it and forgot where they put it ;-}
Anyway, what I wanted is something small that can handle the beating of everyday family use and still produce great pictures. I did a fair amount of research and selected the TZ5 based on it’s balance of good reviews, price, and zoom/features. After two weeks of shooting with it, here are my current impressions:
Pros:
- Image quality is great. Not as sharp as DSLR, but I think better than my prior Canon SD700. Also, colors are natural & attractive. Very pleased with the results that it captures
- The face-detection/focusing system is really really cool. I’m not a big “all auto” shooter, but the TZ5’s face detection is so effective that I find myself setting the camera in “iAuto” mode most of the time.
- Good control placement, menus, and setting flexibility.
- The 10x zoom is wonderful. A good range from wide angle to telephoto, gives lots of shooting options.
Cons:
- Body is considerably larger than the Canon. While better for larger hands, the size makes the TZ5 harder to tote. The metal body feels solid, but as a result, it’s heavy. Overall, the TZ5 will not fit comfortably in a pocket, so be ready for a belt case or the need to drop it into your purse.
- Shutter lag is bad - almost like it was designed in 2002! Ok, maybe it’s not THAT long, but the lag is noticeable and causes missed shots.
- Battery life is pretty horrible. Using the huge zoom on the unit, I can’t even get through a single 4GB card (about 600 shots). I almost never use the flash, but assume performance would be much worse. It’s worth getting a 2nd battery until Panasonic makes the TZ5 more efficient.
Haven’t found a perfect everyday camera yet (at any price), so there’s still an opportunity for some manufacturer to meet the need! That said, this unit is pretty good and I’m happy with it. Also, LOVE the option to buy in different colors (I chose blue, and am very happy with it) - why has it taken so long for us to get more options than just black or silver??
Enjoy & happy shooting!
Great for pictures and video clips; good lighting is a must
Excellent quality pictures and HD videos! awesomeness because this is a camera I can actually carry around easily.
So long as you keep the subjects properly lit - preferably with daylight, you will see great pictures. For HD videos you absolutely need great lighting otherwise the videos will be grainy
