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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $349.95
Buy New: $269.99
You Save: $79.96 (23%)
New (39) Used (2) from $247.15
Rating:  142 reviews
Sales Rank: 172
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 47
Minimum Focal Length: 4.7
Maximum Resolution: 9.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 1.4 x 4.1
MPN: DMC-TZ5S
Model: DMC-TZ5S
UPC: 037988987658
EAN: 0037988987658
ASIN: B0011Z44UA
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 5 more reviews...
 Good for video and still photos, but not perfect August 6, 2008
I wanted a small camera for still photos and video and my research pointed to this camera (Lumix TZ5). I am not disappointed after using it for a month. I had been very satisfied with my tiny Canon Elph cameras over the years, but wanted something that would give me 16:9 wide screen capability and better quality video. I find I am using video more and more and really enjoy making short DVDs (using Apple iMovie) after a trip or event. I incorporate still pictures and video (movies) in the DVDs.
As an example, I recently attended a music concert featuring (among others) my grandson. The performance was in a poorly lit auditorium, so the low light capabilities were tested. My son was also shooting video using his Sony Handycam (several years old, mini-DV), so I had an opportunity to compare. I was very pleased with the video quality (shooting in hi-def) and my camera clearly outperformed his. One feature I really appreciated was the ability to view the video on the camera's display and take "snapshots" of specific frames from the video which can be done at any time. This is the best way to get just the right still picture (my grandson is a drummer, so it is important to capture facial expression, hand position, relationship to other performers, etc). I absolutely love this feature and used it extensively. The biggest problem (as many others have mentioned) is sound quality; the sound is OK if you are just shooting a couple of people talking in a quiet room, but was terrible in the concert/auditorium setting. For sound, my son's Handycam definitely outperformed the TZ5. Fortunately, I was able to use his soundtrack along with my video in making the DVD.
Recording video in Hi-Def with this camera gives a better result than using the non-Hi-Def widescreen option (I tested it both ways), even if you don't ultimately use the Hi-Def when making a DVD (I don't). I bought an 8GB Sandisk SDHC Extreme III memory card and used the included card reader (you need a special card reader for SDHC) to import the videos into my iMac. It was a simple process, and iMovie treated the Hi-Def video like any other import, no special formatting needed. I assume it would be just as simple on a PC using most current editing software. Recording in HD limits the length of a single continuous clip to about 8 1/2 minutes; this is not a problem for me, but could be in some situations. Memory size is the only limit to how many such clips you can shoot consecutively.
I have considered getting a separate sound recorder to use along with the camera (there are some very good portable digital audio recorders out there), but decided that would be too much trouble and defeat the purpose of an easy-to-use camera. So, I will just learn to live with the sound limitations (I rarely shoot performances; mostly just friends and family or travel shots).
I have been pleased with the still photo quality; it is as good as the Canon Elphs. I love the 16:9 format. This camera has a variety of adjustment options which I have not tried yet, and is easy to use and hold. Many adjustments (e.g., exposure compensation, various focus options, zoom) are also available in the movie mode.
The TZ5 is a beautiful piece of equipment, and feels solid and well made. One caveat, though: it is easy to accidentally block the microphone while holding the camera, and doing so makes the marginal sound unusable, so I have to train myself how to hold the camera.
Before I bought this camera, I considered buying one of the new AVCHD video cameras (such as Canon HF10 or Sony SR12) but chose the TZ5 because of its portability, flexibility, still photo capability, and price. I think the cameras of the future will combine high quality video/sound and high quality still photo capability (and portability), and today the TZ5 is the best compromise. Tomorrow, who knows?
 Fell in love August 4, 2008
I needed a new digital camera so I thought I would upgrade to the Panasonic Lumix camera. The camera is GREAT! The picture clarity is outstanding, the zoom is amazing and the camera is so small and compact that it fits everywhere! I would recommend this camera for the photographer looking for more than just an average picture taking experience.
Excellent photo quality - see my photos and video taken w/ the TZ5 August 4, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
To view some photos I took with the Lumix TZ5 click on this link, and make sure you view in full screen::
http://www.photoworks.com/photo-sharing/shareSignin.jsp?shareCode=ACF7F02C5F5&cp=ems_shr_alb_pml&cb=PW
To view a video of "Frisky" the dog taken with the TZ5, click on this link:
http://www.vimeo.com/1461466
You'll see mixed reviews on the quality of the photos, but I find the quality outstanding for a compact camera, or for any camera for that matter. The photos that you'll see are all taken in the easy mode, which is called "IA" for Intelligent Auto, and they were all taken without flash - even the one inside the screened porch.
What I love most about this camera is it's ability to keep the subject in focus, even when the subject and/or the photographer is moving! I shot a butterfly fluttering around, with the zoom (in IA mode) and it came out perfectly in focus. The photo of the horse & buggy was also taken effortlessly in IA mode with the zoom. Photos from the airplane, perfect, even took a few from the moving car and there was no blur (not in the samples)! Amazing. Colors are bright and clear, and you can choose how vivid you want them to be. These photos were taken in "standard" color, incidentally. It picked up all the hues of the sunrise in the harbor and sunset on the beach.
The zoom works beautifully, very smooth and quiet. Again, automatic focus in zoom (and otherwise) is the best I've seen in any camera of this size and price range.
I love the wide angle lens. It captures so much more than I'm used to and gives a really nice, almost dimensional look to the photos.
The battery life is pretty good until you use the movie mode, and that does take a lot out of it. It's a good idea to have an extra one ready just in case.
The ergonomics are excellent, easy to shoot with one hand, and easy to navigate the menu.
The LCD screen, as you know, is one of the best out there. It works well in sunlight, and if the day is very bright, you can adjust the contrast and make the screen darker if needed. Beautiful resolution when playing back your photos on the LCD screen!
The movie feature is also quite good FOR A DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERA. The zoom is slow (which it states in the manual), but the pictures are clear. HD mode does take a lot of memory and battery obviously, but it's a great feature to have. I shot some whales from the shore with zoom at 10x and they came out pretty well even though they were quite far away (contact me if you'd like to see that video). I took the movie of Frisky indoors in the evening with the regular lighting in the home and it I think it looks very good.
In conclusion, I highly recommend the Panasonic DMC-TZ5. It is not a digital SLR, but has many of the features without the bulk or the price, so it's great for travel. I have an SLR and an older 5MP compact digital, but I never expected this much photo quality out of a compact.
Bravo Panasonic!
Awesome camera, takes Great Pictures and videos August 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research on cameras, and I am glad I purchased this one. It's very simple, works great, even though it's not a video camera it does a great job. Just know that when taking a video, that when you try to zoom in or out the picture loses focus and sometimes dosen't recover very fast or at all. Plan on keeping it in one position, hey after all it's not a video camera. The view finder is awesome, great detail and supper clear. I didn't think the 10x zoom was all that necessary, but I was wrong, I use it a lot, more then I thought, works great. For a point and shoot camera I would put it up to just about anything. Battery life is great never had a problem plenty of power. I got the blue one, and it's nice. Won't need a new camera for a while this should do the job for quite some time. Five stars,
Best all around point and shoot August 3, 2008
We went from a Sony F8-28 to this camera and this is by far the better picture taker. With the Sony we were lucky to get 1 really great picture out of 20 taken, and with the Panasonic we are lucky to get 1 bad picture out of 20. We are very pleased and the battery life is good too. 300+ shots on one battery. The zoom is fabulous, image stableizing is fantastic. I recommend this to anyone who wants a pocket point and shoot.
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