Product Description

Panasonic has stepped into the world of high definition videos with the Lumix DMC-TZ5. The Lumix DMC-TZ5 has a 28 mm wide-angle setting to fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame, and a telephoto setting to pull in subjects from far away and capture even the subtlest details in facial expressions. It records video in 720p and is equipped with a 10-megapixel sensor, with a high sensitivity range going up to 6400 ISO and a light detection system with several levels. Gone are the days of problems caused by backlighting and overexposure, because the Panasonic TZ5 comes with a Mega O.I.S image stabiliser and a 9-point AF focus, meaning you can pinpoint faces in photos and ensure subjects' natural skin tones are maintained. For backgrounds, the DMC-TZ5 has an intelligent flash with red-eye reduction and slow synchronisation modes, which help to prevent colour alteration. There is also a number of colour, scene and automatic modes, allowing you to really explore your creative side. As well as being compatible with Pictbrige, the Lumix DMC-TZ5 also has an HD audio/video output so you can enjoy your creations on an HD TV using an optional component video cable.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #375 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: DMC-TZ5EB-S
• Released on: 2008-04-27
• Dimensions: 1.98 pounds
• Display size: 3

Features

• Type: Type - Compact camera
• Pixels: CCD - 1/2.33" CCD sensor 10.7 megapixels of which 9.1 effective Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens 11 elements in 9 groups including 3 aspheric lenses / Resolution (in pixels) - 3264 x 2448
• Optical: Optical Viewfinder - None / LCD display - 3" TFT screen 460,000 pixels Field of vision: 100% Mode: auto power and wide angle / Macro Distance - From 5 cm to 2 m in wide angle From 1 m to infinity in telephoto / Normal Distance - From 50 cm to infinity in wide angle From 2 m to infinity on telephoto / Optical Zoom - 10x 35 mm focal equivalent: 28-280 mm Focal: 4.7 _ 47 mm Aperture: F3.3 - 4.9 / Digital Zoom - 4x / ISO range - ISO auto, 100, 200, 400, 800,
• Storage: Image formats - JPEG / Memory Card Type - SD, HCSD, MMC / Included Memory Card - No / Internal Memory - 50 MB
• Video: Video mode - Yes, with sound / Video Sequence - 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 images/s / TV Output - AV output (NTSC/PAL) HD component AV output / Webcam - No

CameraLabs.com online
Highly RecommendedThe flexibility and convenience of having such a long reach in a relatively pocketable body cannot be underestimated.

Manufacturer's Description
Panasonic is pleased to introduce Lumix digital camera, 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5, featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The 28mm wide angle lens captures the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does and you can zoom in or out to magnify a distant subject when desired with the 10x optical zoom.The Intelligent Auto mode, which comprises various shooting-assist functions, has been advanced for the DMC-TZ5 by newly adding the Intelligent Exposure feature and Digital Red-eye. The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system.The DMC-TZ5 is renowned for packaging a remarkable 28mm wide angle 10x optical zoom lens in a compact body. Notably, the DMC-TZ5 newly integrates the capability of recording 720pHD (high-definition) motion pictures together with its direct output function allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion pictures in impressive HD quality on a large-screen HDTV via an optional component cable.The DMC-TZ5 boasts Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with most appropriate clarity in any situations with newly developed 460,000-dot high resolution in 3.0-inch. Black Model: DMC-TZ4EB-K, Silver Model: DMC-TZ4EB-S

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Customer Reviews

TZ5
I ordered this camera just few days ago and aproximate delivery time was about a week but it took only 3 days! great job Amazon!
The camera is superb, high picture quality with no barrel distortions (thanks to Leica optics) is worth mentioning. This camera has one of the best menus I've ever seen, great zoom abilities up to x50 with digital zoom, that can capture the finest details from rather big distances. The CLD display has great size and is self adjusting for different light conditions. Intelligent Auto modes work great. Really reccomend this product if you want something with high quality and convinience of use

A class leader
In this review I am seeking to reconcile the divergent (although mostly favourable) views that have been expressed about this camera (this includes the 3 colour variants, silver, black and blue).

I have billed this as a "class leader" because it succeeds in the niche it is designed to occupy. It is a compact but (not ultra compact)camera with a substantial zoom - at 10x its zoom is significantly greater than most of its competitors. I find it ideal for taking on holiday etc. but, clearly, it is not as versatile as a digital SLR and does not produce results of the the same calibre either. However, these limitations have to be seen in context - it is a small, sub-£200 camera with the novelty of a powerful zoom, and, in my view and judged in this way it offers good performance and value but not perfection. The same principle applies when judging the HD video capabilities of the TZ5 - it is good in the context of its market position but it is not comparable to a purpose built HD video camera costing twice as much.

In summary, this is a well featured and constructed camera that is easy to use and which will reward you with good quality but not perfect results. To expect more at this price/size point would be asking too much by the standards of current technology. Providing these limitations/compromises are recognised the TZ5 represents an excellent buy which I believe few will be disappointed with.

Dave Waters
Panasonic DMCTZ5 Digital Camera - Black (9.1MP, 10x Optical Zoom) 3.0" LCD
Pros. This camera is easy to use and takes stunning pictures and excellent movies in high resolution.It has a fine 3ins display/viewfinder and a good menu system,its 10 times zoom lens is great and gets you real close up.The anti shake and face detection work well.

Cons. Battery life not the best (get a spare). Movie sound in mono (not such a problem)

The best camera I've owned highly recommeded.