The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 integrates high-definition recording capabilities
By Arnold Zafra
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is a compact point-and-shoot digital camera designed for photo enthusiasts looking for professional quality output.
Priced at US$349 the Lumix DMC-TZ5 achieves 28mm wide angle and 10x optical zoom, with advanced Intelligent Auto Mode.
According to Panasonic, the Lumix DMC-TZ5 integrates recording capabilities for 720p HD (high-definition) motion pictures, together with its direct output function as a stills camera, allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion images in impressive HD quality on a large-screen HDTV via an optional component cable..
Key features include:
- 9.1 Megapixels, 1/ 2.33” CCD
- Macro allows photography from 5 cm
- 10x optical zoom
- Focal length F3.3 - 4.9 (35mm equivalent 28-280mm)
- 100-1600 ISO (sensitivity)
- 3.0” TFT LCD screen (460,000 pixels)
- Takes SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
- Light, compact body
- 214 grams
- Dimensions of 103.3mm x 59.3 mm x 36.5 mm (W x H x D)
- Intelligent auto mode; 30 fps High-Definition Motion Images and HD Output
What the manufacturer says:
“The DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 boast Intelligent LCD function, which detects lighting conditions and controls brightness levels of the LCD in 11 steps, to offer a display with the clearest image in any situation with newly developed 460,000-dot high resolution in 3.0-inch.”
What users and reviewers are saying:
“Probably due to this attention to detail, we found most shots needed a little bit of post-processing to add contrast. We’re totally OK with this! We’d rather have to tweak our shots lightly in post-production for optimization than have overly cooked contrasty shots straight from the camera that are tougher to correct in post.”-PopPhoto
“Very Good. Although the DMC TZ5 has one or two extra features thrown in it offers the simplicity of a point and shoot digital camera. The menu system is also bright, clear and easy to read.”-Cameras.com.uk
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is quite an impressive package. It’s not perfect, but it’s arguably the best camera in the “compact” ultra zoom class. From its 28 - 280 mm lens to its 720p movie mode, the TZ5 can do just about everything. If you’re after a point-and-shoot camera with some serious zoom power, then the TZ5 should be high on your list.”-DC Resource
Our comment:
Digital camera maybe one consumer product that Panasonic has tried to have a mileage on. But sadly, it never really make it on top of the heap of digital cameras. But the Panasonic DMC-TZ5 may actually make it for the Panasonic digital camera, with its great features. All reviews all point out to how the Lumix DMC-TZ5 is definitely worth to buy, use and keep.
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