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Reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 (Black)

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    photokina-show.com

    By Dennis Hissink | May 27, 2008

    Review Summary: Compact cameras such as the Panasonic Lumix TZ5 are very much appreciated, and that is for a reason. A camera of this format, equipped with a 10x optical zoom is liked by the majority of the consumers. Of course it is very convenient to have a camera ...

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    letsgodigital.org

    By Dennis Hissink | May 19, 2008

    Review Summary: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 review : One year after the introduction of the Panasonic TZ3, and right before the PMA 2008 kicked off, Panasonic revealed the successor to the TZ3: the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. Being the fourth generation Traveler Zoom (TZ), ...

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    digitalversus.com

    Review Summary: With the TZ5, Panasonic offers a product which nicely embodies serious construction, appreciable compactness, a versatile and useful (stabilized) zoom, nice image quality and a high definition video mode. An excellent finished product for which there ...

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    photographyblog.com

    By Mark Goldstein | May 12, 2008

    Review Summary: 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 ...

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    digitalcamerareview.com

    By David Rasnake | May 5, 2008

    Review Summary: is a 9.1 megapixel compact digicam with a 10x wide-angle Leica lens. Designed as a feature-rich, all-in-one shooting solution for slightly advanced photographers, the TZ5 is nonetheless a fully auto exposure camera. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) ...

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: DMC-TZ5K

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - Compact
  • Width 4.1 in
  • Depth 1.5 in
  • Height 2.3 in
  • Weight 7.5 oz
  • Enclosure Color Black

Main Features

  • Resolution 9.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 10,700,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 9,100,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.33 in
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO auto (1600-6400)
  • Digital Zoom 4 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Shooting Programs Pet, Food, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Scenery, Clipboard, Fireworks, Soft skin, Starry sky, Underwater, Night scene, Sports mode, Aerial photo, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Hi-speed burst, Night portrait, High sensitivity
  • Special Effects Cool, Warm, Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
  • Face Detection Yes
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Halogen, Daylight
  • Digital Video Format QuickTime
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 1280 x 720, QuickTime - 1280 x 720

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 27 MB Flash - Integrated
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Integrated Memory 27 MB
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Fine, Standard JPEG 3456 x 2592, JPEG 3552 x 2368, JPEG 3712 x 2088, JPEG 3072 x 2304, JPEG 3072 x 2048, JPEG 3072 x 1728, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2560 x 1712, JPEG 2560 x 1440, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 2048 x 1360, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 21 ft
  • Features AF illuminator

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.7 mm - 47 mm - F/3.3-4.9
  • Focal Length 4.7 mm - 47 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 280 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
  • Min Focus Range 19.7 in
  • Macro Focus Range 5cm
  • Lens Aperture F/3.3-4.9
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
  • Lens Manufacturer Leica
  • Features ED glass, Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Face detection, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, RGB primary color filter, In-camera red-eye removal, Automatic face tracking technology

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 460,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser
  • Microphone Operation Mode Mono

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, ArcSoft MediaImpression

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
  • Included Accessories Battery case, Carrying strap
  • Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • BK
  • PALM
  • BAG

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