8.8 out of 10

Panasonic DMC-TZ5

9.1 megapixels

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Best Price: £175

  • User Score (329)
    8.3 8.3 from 329 reviewers
  • Expert Score (22)
    8.2 8.2 from 22 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    9.5 9.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (14)
    9.8 9.8 from 14 reviewers
  • Features (14)
    9.3 9.3 from 14 reviewers
  • Ease of use (9)
    9.7 9.7 from 9 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    9.0 9.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (10)
    9.5 9.5 from 10 reviewers

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Lumix DMC-TZ5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is a 9.1-megapixel digital camera which uses 10x optical zoom 28-mm angle Leica DC lens. Weighing at 245g excluding battery, it has the dimension of 103.3 x 59.3 x 36.5mm. It is a camera with a 3.0-inch LCD screen with the resolution of 460,000 pixels, plus, with the feature Intelligent LCD that detects lighting condition and controls its brightness level depending on conditions. This digital camera is powered with Panasonic’s up to date latest image processor, the Venus Engine-IV. Apart from that, it is capable of taking pictures with the image sizes of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios, depending on the users’ preference. It can also capture video in a resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps in 16:9 format. Pictures and videos taken are produced in JPEG and Quicktime format respectively. Panasonic DMC-TZ5 is available in the market with the selection of colors of blue, black and silver.

Features

        The digital camera is packed with the feature of Mega OIS Image Stabilization as well. It offers Intelligent Exposure feature that brightens dark areas of photos automatically. Besides that, it is capable of detecting subjects for up to 15 faces with Face Detection and has digital red-eye removal as well. ISO Sensitivity of the camera ranging from 100 to 1600 and it offers a High Sensitivity mode that has the ISO of 1600 to 6400. The camera has a built-in internal memory of 50MB that is enough for approximately 17 shots. It is compatible with both SD and SDHC memory card besides MultiMediaCard, which is for still images. The power source of this digital camera is from its CGA-S007 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has the battery life of taking 300 shots, according to CIPA standard. Exteriorly, it is a compact looking digital camera with a small grip on the front.

Additional Features

• Easy Zoom • Zoom Resume • 22 Scene Modes and a clipboard mode for travelers • PictBridge print compliance • USB 2.0 connectivity

Accessories

• CGA-S007 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery • Battery Charger • Wrist strap • AC Adapter • Underwater Case • Component Video Cable

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9.1 megapixels

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9 Megapixel, 3 inch LCD Screen and 10x High Zoom Digital Camera. Available in Black and Silver.

  • MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Intelligent ISO Control
  • 9 Megapixel CCD
  • 10 x Optical Zoom
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  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

    Reviewer: TrustedReviews
    1 weeks ago
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    , Panasonic’s then-new 8.1-megapixel, 10x zoom travel camera, and I stated at the time that I also hoped to get its more powerful sibling the TZ5 in for review soon after. Well it’s taken a little longer than I’d hoped, but I’ve finally got one in, and I have to say, it’s been worth the wait. Read more

  2. Panasonic DMC-TZ5

    Reviewer: PC Pro
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    An unusual design with some imperfections, but you get a lot of versatility for your money Read more

  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

    Reviewer: CNET
    24 June 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Though it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact mid-range superzoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience Read more

  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

    Reviewer: PhotographyBLOG
    12 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Design 9
    9.0
    Value for money 9
    9.0
    Features 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 represents an incremental evolution of an already winning blueprint, retaining the fundamental design of the hugely successful TZ3 model, whilst adding a smattering of new features. Current owners of the TZ3 won't be clamouring to upgrade, and if you can still find one at a bargain price, it remains a fantastic purchase, but for everyone else the new DMC-TZ5 is a very appealing camera in a saturated market, thanks to it... Read more

  5. Reviewer: Cameras
    29 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Panasonic market the DMC TZ5 as a travel camera. With its long zoom lens and relatively compact body I think they have that right. Picture quality is impressive and the camera is easy to use. It is well worth a close look. Read more

  1. DMC-TZ5 noise

    Reviewer: Wuzabeeb "mrfussy", Amazon
    03 August 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I have a Canon IXUS 900 which has 1024 pseudo hi def 15 fps video. The quality is superb, noise and grain free in a wide range of lighting circumstances. I bought the TZ5 as it offered an astounding 30 fps at 1280x720 .. HD video out of a still camera...extraordinary! I was really amazed at this, and made the awfully silly assumption, that in this 'competitive' high tech day and age, there wouldn't be much difference in picture quality. The pictures from the Canon loo... Read more

  2. Very versatile!

    Reviewer: nixtee, Dooyoo
    07 July 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    A nice little camera with features you'd expect in a bigger camera such as Canon's PowerShot S5 IS. It has a x10 zoom with image stablisation which helps stop blurry pictures, along with a 28mm wide angle lens (allowing for a wider framed shot). Despite its neat size (easily fits in your pocket), it has a big screen taking up most of the back of the camera . It has plenty of features (including digital red eye correction, face detection, and settings to play aroud wit... Read more

  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

    Reviewer: Lori Grunin, CNET
    24 June 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    "Cooler than a polar bear in a refrigerator" Read more

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