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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 131 reviews)
Sales Rank: 151
Category: Photography
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Brand: Panasonic
Label: Panasonic
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Batteries Included: 0
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Included Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 47
Minimum Focal Length: 4.7
Maximum Resolution: 9100000
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 1.4 x 4.1
MPN: DMC-TZ5A
Model: DMC-TZ5A
UPC: 037988987672
EAN: 0037988987672
ASIN: B0011Z6D9U
Release Date: March 7, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints | | • | 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection | | • | New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects | | • | 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO | | • | Captures images to SD memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The TZ5 can record motion images with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 frames per second (fps). f=4.6-46mm (35mm equiv - 28-280mm) Focal Length 3.0 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro/Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard - Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 300 Shots (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.507 lbs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 126 more reviews...
 I like the TZ5 July 26, 2008
Have had the TZ5 a few weeks, my wife has had the TZ3 a year. Both are good; the LCD monitor is improved on the 5, could still have less glare, and be easier to see in the sun (we're in AZ). I think the pictures are very good, at least on my monitor so far; sharp, good color. There's much to learn about this camera, fairly well written manual; it should have a more complete index. I , like others, would like manual control options, a viewfinder, filter screw-in capability. I highly recommend it.
Best small camera out there July 26, 2008
We gave it a four star instead of a five star since despite the wonderful features it is still a point and shoot camera. It would have been nice to add some features that allow you to change the aperture, for example (not a lot, just some). Otherwise, this camera is very intelligent and takes great pictures (in wide screen form too that allows you to view it on one's HD TV with no black bars on either side); the mini movie feature is excellent and pick up sound a long way off too. Recommend you to get a 16gb disc to go with it as the movie can take a lot of space! Highly recommended as a compact camera
Simple, good and fun to use July 26, 2008
I bought this camera simply because it has the largest zoom in a compact body. Features wise, no complaints. Works as advertised.
I do have minor concerns that I like to share. Not very important to me but may be help to others:
- When recording movies, I find the sound play back is terrible. A lot of whoosing sound. I think part of the problem is that the reording mic is at the left top side. And one may accidently cover the mic without knowing.
- The other is the flash. It is on the right side. Your fingers may close part of it.
Bottom line, just be aware, and you should be off taking nice pictures.
Cheers.
 The RIGHT one after 7 months research. July 26, 2008
I am an "OC" kinda guy. I like to be sure that I get the most for my money when I make a purchase. I outline exactly what I want and what I expect from my purchase BEFORE I start shopping. I spent 7 months reading, comparing and researching all similar Ulta Compact and Compact cameras before I made my choice. I would have been even happier if this camera had 10 Megapixels instead of 9.1 ... only so it matched others that I was comparing (I compared 12's too, pics generally were NOT as good). Frankly, I am extremely happy with the fabulous pics this camera produces. I FIRST thought that I wish it were "a little smaller" - now I am very happy that it is not. If it were much smaller I don't believe it would be as easy and comfortable to use. Yes!. I handled nearly a dozen of its competitors, as well. I read every review (Pro and Users) I could find anywhere (online, magazines, trade journals). Be carefull with some of them. I put a lot of "weight" in reviews by the Pros, HOWEVER I found that many of the things they said about this camera were not true. Some of their comments caused me to "pause" and almost not buy this camera. Some talked about features they wish this camera had, that others did have ... only I found that SEVERAL such features ARE present in this camera. Some features that they reviewed as a "Negative", after learning how to use them turn out to be a great "POSITIVE". The ZOOM is very sharp and the Wide angle really helps me get shots that would NOT be possible with other "similar" cameras! You won't need the flash as much as with other cameras. The camera can adjust the ISO (as well as many other settings, in "IA" mode) to give you great shots when you can't use a flash (and you can set it to 6400 ISO for very dim non-flash shots). I was happy with my long-arrived-at choice the day I bought it. If I knew THEN what I know NOW ... I would have bought it much sooner! I enjoy it more everyday! I planned to use my "PRO Camera" (a $2500.00 Olympus system - 18 months of research) for "all the things that this camera would not be able to do" ... NOW I know that this Panasonic will do a fine job for 90 to 95% of all the camera tasks that I want to do! AND it is much much smaller and lighter! I find I am using my Pansonic more and more everyday!. I do suggest you get a couple of 1300 Mah batteries and a couple of 8 Gig LEXAR (Yes, the brand matters - they are much faster 20 Mb/sec) SDHC cards if you plan to do lots of serious picture taking as I do. This camera has an excellent battery life compared to others, but I take LOTS of PICS and videos and need the extra batteries. You can stop looking now. You WILL enjoy this camera! (By the way MROCK makes a perfect case for it and a spare battery and spare memory card, I am now looking for a very small case, when I want to take just the camera in a pocket). Have FUN with it!
Nice but slow July 25, 2008
I am not a photographer. I was looking for a very reliable point and shoot that was compact(could fit in my pants pocket) and had more than 3x zoom. I spent a month researching the internet sites from CNET to Amazon to Bob's camera and visiting Best Buy. I have an old Minolta DiMage 4x, 4MP. Its bulk precludes taking it with me unnoticeably(geek factor), so I miss out on taking shots. I liked the Sony 150 priced at $249.00(forgot name), and would have kept it if it had more zoom. It was fast, compact and took great pictures. Then, I looked at the compact 7X by Olympus. Nice little camera, but when it came to handling, the Lumix was definitely more convenient. You can hold the Lumix in your right hand and shoot simultaneously, so I bought the Lumix for about $50.00 more than the Sony 150. It has a large LCD screen which is a must without a viewfinder (the viewfinder adds to the bulk of the camera and with a nice sized LCD it is essentially obsolete). The Lumix has lots of options. It takes great pictures, even at night with variable iso settings. I got some great shots of a fair at night with all the neon lites glowing. It has a burst feature which has been present on digital cameras for years. However, when not using the burst mode, Lumix is slow going from picture to picture in a rapid fashion. Other downside - no proprietary camera case to protect the LCD screen(film protectors come off) and beautiful zoom lens. Nonetheless, I bought it and like it and recommend it over the Olympus 7x for handling and the Sony 150 for zooming. You get what you pay for - just don't spend good money after bad. I don't think I did.
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