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Reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 (Black)

  • No Rating

    photoxels.com

    Review Summary: Image quality is very good at ISO 100, with low noise and good image detail. Image quality is good at ISO 200 but, as is common with all consumer digicams, tend to suffer from noise and loss of detail at higher ISOs.

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  • 8.3

    cameras.co.uk

    Review Summary: 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.

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  • No Rating

    letsgodigital.org

    By Mark Peters | April 9, 2008

    Review Summary: Panasonic sample photos : At the PMA 2008 Panasonic introduced their next Traveler Zoom camera; the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. Today the Panasonic Lumix TZ5 is available at your local dealer and we also received one of the test samples Panasonic provide ...

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  • No Rating

    popphoto.com

    By Jack Howard | April 1, 2008

    Review Summary: How did Panasonic's newest 10x pocket rocket fare under the hot lab lights?

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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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