Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical IS Zoom (blue)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical IS Zoom (blue)

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Panasonic

UPC:
037988987672

Retail Price:
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Also available: in Silver (DMC-TZ5s
and in Black (DMC-TZ5a
Features:
  • 10x optical zoom with image stabilization
  • Automatic Face Detection
  • Leica DC lens
  • Panasonic Venus Engine IV for better noise reduction and sensitivity
  • Big and wide 3" LCD screen ensures ample visibility and easy navigation through menu settings
  • SD memory card compatible
Product DescriptionComing off the success of the Lumix TZ3, Panasonic has unleashed the DMC-TZ5 with higher resolution, sensitivity, and manual controls. From the outside, the TZ3 and the TZ5 look nearly identical -- both have the exact same dimensions but the TZ5 is 35 grams lighter at 245g. Internally, there are several key elements that have improved between the DMCTZ3 and the DMCTZ5. Face detection has been added to the DMCTZ5 which will help to keep the important things in focus, especially when you need to take quick candid shots and don't have time to double check that your subjects are in focus. Additionally, the maximum shutter time has been increased to 60 seconds, enabling long-exposure shots such as capturing lightning bolts or busy nighttime street scenes.

For storage, Panasonic increased the internal memory on the TZ5 to 50Mb (vs just 13Mb with the TZ3) for emergency situations when you max out your memory card. Transfer speeds have also improved with the aid of USB 2.0 compatibility.

Although the Lumix DMC-TZ5 still boasts a 3" LCD screen (like the TZ3) but the resolution of the screen has doubled, allowing for a even crisper image that gives a better feel for the photo you are about to take. Unchanged is the famous Lumix T-series MEGA Wide Zoom that covers a range of 28mm for wide angle shots and 280mm for zooming in on distant details.

For video, the DMC-tz5a records at 30 fps at a whopping 1280x720 high definition resolution. Overall, the TZ5 brings several "big camera" features to its small compact body.
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Product Specifications
Product NamePanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical IS Zoom (blue)
ManufacturerPanasonic
Product Number MPNDMC-TZ5A
Retail Price $349.99
EAN-130037988987672
EAN-1400037988987672
UPC037988987672
Specifications 
FeatureWide Angle, Image Stabilization
Megapixel Range9.0 - 9.9 Megapixels
Dimensions2.34 x 1.44 x 4.13 in.
Weight2 lbs.

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Reviews
5 Star Rating  "Panasonic Lumix TZ5K"2008-10-15
- Reviewed By User: ATSMY11XAE1AY
This camera is exactly fits my bill for size and perfomance. The optics are superb (though not up to my 1940 Leica :). The colors are very good and there are a remarkable number of settting to chose from (and learn.) I've used Nikon and Cannon equivalents the Panasonic more than holds its own by comparison. I've even been able to show my 88 yr. old mother how to operate it - the only problem being getting it back!

It's not a small, thin camera but, it is far more portable than an SLR and a bargin at the price.
 
4 Star Rating  "So far, so good"2008-10-14
- Reviewed By User: A35OFZ29RZ689A
I bought this camera for a vacation trip -- I wanted a camera that was easy to use but capable of close-ups (which is why I wanted a 10x zoom). So far, about a month later, I'm very happy with it -- it takes excellent shots, has been quite easy to learn to use, and is turning out to be rugged as well. (I fell while trying to photograph a hawk, and while I sprained my ankle, the camera was unharmed...)

There has been at least one instance where the automatic settings didn't work, but I was able to find a Scene Mode that worked quite well. I had bought an extra battery, but never needed to use it; battery life was sufficient to take me through a full day of sightseeing, including a couple of short videos, and I never got a "low power" notice.

The sound on the videos isn't great outdoors (but you can't really expect good sound without some kind of windscreen), and it's a bit weighty for a compact camera. But all in all, I've found it an excellent buy thus far.
 
5 Star Rating  "Great point-and-shoot camera "2008-10-14
- Reviewed By User: A3BL2FE4KN4CXS
With my old Olympus deciding to call it quits and our first grandchild on the way, I needed to make a quick choice and I haven't regretted my decision. This camera has a sturdy, substantial feel. And the Leica lens takes nice, sharp images. Add a 4GB card, and it takes TONS photos. At $262.00. it was a good deal. The current price of $232.oo makes it a GREAT buy.
 
5 Star Rating  "Nice Camera"2008-10-14
- Reviewed By User: ATBQKHRYNKBFH
I had a Sony W90 camera and bought this last month. I am really happy with this camera : it has a fantastic image quality, good battery life. It's a little bit larger than the older one and burst mode is not so fast but I'm sure it was the best choice for me.
 
5 Star Rating  "Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5k "2008-10-14
- Reviewed By User: AXKRJ6VTNM7WK
My brother, who is much more knowledgeable about cameras and their capabilities and limitations, researched this camera and bought one. After seeing his in use I decided to buy one myself. This is a very versatile camera. It has many of the technical aspects of a good 35mm. The leica lens, tremendous zoom, and the ability to print enlarged pictures with almost no loss of resolution are great features. I recently used the burst mode to take some golf pictures with hilarious results. Although I haven't used that feature, it can be used as a video camera. Light weight, simple to use and not too expensive.
 
5 Star Rating  "Meet ALL of My Needs ..."2008-10-03
- Reviewed By User: AYNWFFCQABKB2
I am not a professional photographer by any stretch of the imagination, but I take a lot of photos, some of which I am paid for. I have had a point and shoot digital camera for years, and the Panasonic DMC-TX5 is the best I have ever used. It is my "always with me" camera. I also have an Olympus E500 DSLR that I use for special occasions. I was attracted to the TX5 because of the zoom capabilities, and I have not been disappointed. I would say the Olympus takes "better" pictures, but it is bigger, heavier, and definitely not a camera I want to lug with me everywhere. The high resolution and zoom capabilities, coupled with the price, make the TX5 a great value.
 
5 Star Rating  "Excellent"2008-10-03
- Reviewed By User: A3C87E00UA7WJ1
Bought it for mom and dad.
They found it very easy to operate.
10x optical zoom in a small package is amazing.
Have bought 2 Lumix products FZ15K and TZ5K and both have been very satisfactory.
 
5 Star Rating  "Amazing"2008-10-01
- Reviewed By User: A3V4YHNHERLEX0
Customer service was great. Don't order things online very often but now I will! Thanks so much, best camera I have ever had.
 
2 Star Rating  "No Intelligence"2008-09-26
- Reviewed By elaine_kay
As other reviewers have stated, I really wanted to love this camera. I kept it for a year, just to give it a fair chance. For that year, I compared its pictures to those taken by my 2 Sony point and shoot cameras on automatic mode. There is no comparison. Here are the problems with this camera:

1) The 'brains' aren't intelligent. It takes daylight pictures too slow, opting for a broader focal distance. For example, on auto mode, a picture of a jugler at a fair in full daylight renders the juglers hands and pins blurry. The pictures are too slow to stop most motion. In program mode, the only adjustment you can make which will render a faster picture is to increase the ISO. More to come on that.

2) Its autoexposure isn't particularly intelligent either. It doesn't recogize backlight. You can manually adjust the exposure compensation if your subject is still available.

3) The flash produces washed-out, flat, bluish pictures.

4) Pictures start showing graininess at ISO 200 or below. They become unacceptable at 400. So bumping up the ISO to force a faster picture isn't a very good answer.

5) The flash unit is not in the center of the camera. I put my fingers over the flash about half of the time.

I have replaced the camera with a Sony DSC-H50. It has a lovely zoom and is fully configurable. It is bigger and not so easy to carry, but rewards me with great pictures nearly every time - even in fully automatic mode.
 
5 Star Rating  "Awesome!"2008-09-24
- Reviewed By User: A3LPYD4W7F5HJR
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)After researching digital cameras for about a month I decided on the Lumix. It takes awesome pictures and there are a lot of great features. I had puchased this camera after my $450 camera was stolen. I can tell you this camera is way better than the one I had that was more expensive. I am very happy with this camera.
 
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