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solid, but as a result, it's heavy. Overall,
buy
darkness..would as a gift..worth the wait on
this camera as a second
point-and-shoot camera. I
this camera as a gift, and it seemed
small cameras as a rule. Some of them
similar cameras; as a guy, this is no
Lumix DMC-TZ5 as a replacement for an ageing
as flexible as a DLSR, but just something
as good as a decent 480i camcorder.It
is great as a point and shoot camera.
that I, as a will
non-professional, need. I
use it as a it's
point-and-shoot, easy to
recognizes it as a hard-drive from where you
bought it as a replacement for an older
bought it as a Christmas gift for my
classified it as a deal breaker. The most
for me as a Christmas present since I
to me as a larger one yet..and I
of myself as a pretty creative individual, but
was purchased as a gift for our oldest
a second as a wedding goft for my
does serve as a good crash test for
application such as a concert where you need
use this as a back up camcorder for
to use, as a backup camera, and for
the video as a videographer:
semi-professional
to SE Asia.. A couple of friends had
Panasonic. All at a price point of <$300.
It also has a High speed burst mode
It also has a great zoom lens, allowing
It also has a wide angle lens which
TZ5 also has a higher resolution screen then
aluminum, and has a nice matte finish. The
metal and has a nice heavier weight that
use and has a few semi pro enhancements
This camera has a very difficult time distinguishing
This camera has a variety of adjustmentoptions
This camera has a Huge (10x) Optical Zoom,
This camera has a lot of features that
the camera has a 720p HD video mode,
this camera has a high wow factor. I
the camera has a tough time focusing.
This camera has a user friendly menu system
this camera has a lot of features, most
this camera has a monster 10x zoom, which
This camera has a very solid feel in
one does), has a good burst feature and
It even has a pre-set setting for PETS!
focus's faster, has a WONDERFUL 3"" monitor, is
button"". It has a removable Li-On battery with
because it has a 10x zoom that it
it!!! It has a large variety of options
: it has a fantastic image quality, good
is it has a 6 mode dial for
zoom. It has a high def movie camera
DSC-H50. It has a lovely zoom and is
as it has a very usable range from
TZ5. It has a huge 10x optical zoom
TZ5. It has a metal body. The camera
However, it has a large number of operating
inches LED(TZ5 has a 3inches LED), and resolution
It really has a tough time focusing on
light scenes. has a great wide angle. best
screen sometimes has a blue line across it.
but still has a lot of power? This
yet still has a great zoom. Large LCD
other that has a belt clip. but this
this thing has a 10x zoom that goes
the TZ5 has a 3 inch LCD while
LUMIX TZ5 has a hard to find 10x
The TZ5 has a 10x Leica lens that
to use, has a very high a
quality..widengle
I already have a Panasonic DMC-FZ50. This little
i also have a canon digital rebel and
weak. Always have a spare went using in
is awesome.I have a camcorder but I never
really didn't have a chance to play around
I do have a suggestion however, try out
It does have a very nice screen. And
I don't HAVE a camera. But my father
isn't. i have a Nikon D70 and it
since I have a Cannon, I guess that
all. I have a little more expertise with
I
photography. have a nice SLR for taking
when I have a stranger take a picture
I
everywhere. have a neoprene Lowepro attached to
TZ5, I have a 4GB SanDisk Extreme III
camera. I have a 3 month old son,
does not have a 10x optical zoom, it
did not have a memory card this was
did not have a battery life indicator. When
The photos have a high byte count but
auto setting have a yellow tint to them.
you should have a dedicated movie camera if
size to have a viewfinder.
seem to have a yellow or brownish haze.
nice to have a 28mm equivalent!
nice to have a digital camera that can
was to have a camera that would take
nature to have a premuim lens set. It's
need to have a separate camcorder (unless you
if you have a tripod, can play around
if you have a day outing on a
if you have a HD TV which is,
Also, I'm having a hard time with not
I like having a rechargeableLithium-ionbattery. I
flexibility of having a (35mm equivalent)28-280 zoom.
o
convenience f having a high quality motion capture
o
convenience f having a ""point & shoot"" (P&S)
the screen, having a ""cool"" touchscreen to show
concerned with having a camera she can point-and-shoot
bright & hazy, a breeze blowing so the
you can hear a hissing sound and any
I bring home a less than excellent camera
daughter's birthday. I'm a serious amateur photographer used
discussion. But I'm a pretty and
demanding photographer,
super sweet. I'm a stealth snap-shooterand the
I can't imagine a better camera in this
it again in a second. Help other customers
camera, and in a pinch, it works great,
TRV-9) around in a fairly cumbersome carrying bag.
report back in a few months when I
may be in a daze like I was
best buys in a camera for general use.
regular camcorder in a pinch. One thing to
rich camera in a very compact media. this
video capabilities in a very portable format. So
capture capability in a digital still camera. Movies
type capability in a compact body. It still
to carry in a belt pouch without banging
to carry in a pocket, yet not so
fit comfortably in a pocket, so be ready
fits comfortably in a loose pocket and takes
fit comfortably in a purse and in large
indoor event in a large hall.
Nice feature in a mid-compact size
to find in a point and shoot digital
would fit in a pocket or purse. I
Could fit in a large pocket but it
it fits in a shirt pocket with ease
TZ4 fits in a pocket, albeit a larger
Lumix fits in a small case on my
but fits in a shirt pocket
still fits in a larger pocket. (some compromises
control, there is a auto
programmable setting where
combo. there is a e.zoom button that is
If there is a better, p
pocket-sized oint 'n
that there is a Scene 1 and a
when there is a bright background. With the
hope there is a NiMH spare battery available.
instance, there is a function, but
""sharpening"" it
there
(bright)...perhaps is a setting to fix this,
this thing is a lot smaller then I
said, this is a great ""Point and Shoot""
Overall this is a great camera
price/performance and
wrong, this is a great camera, and in
delivery. This is a terrific camera! I have
all, this is a great pocketable point 'n
DMC-TZ3. This is a too fragile L
mechanism. ike
movies, this is a huge defect. While much
good, this is a deal breaker for me.
All this is a tiny package with a
and this is a real beauty, bright and
media. this is a camera I will use
price. This is a perfect traveler's companion-good
that this is a camera.
""point-and-shoot"" I had
but this IS a ""P&S"". Not having to
great! This is a good start-up for new
This is a ""good"" camera taking grainy
because this is a camera I can actually
that this is a terrific little travel camera.
lens. This is a big reason for the
combination. This is a big upgrade from her
flimsy for such a heavy-duty camera. For sure,
pictures for such a small CCD. It's not
that has such a high quality 28mm wide
zoom in such a small body!
zoom in such a small camera is great.
fits inside such a small body. The 3
that offers such a wide/ long lens in
camera pack such a high zoom in this
love that such a nice camera fits in
addition to such a sturdy camera. But I
time was such a drawback it was a
setting, the macro abilit"
manual controls and ability to bracket shots, but
nowhere. This camera's ability to take 1280x720 wide-screen
it has every ability to photographthat I
camera is it's ability to keep the subject
has virtually no ability to take night pictures
quality, and the ability to create panoramic like
zoom. But the ability to zoom WHILE taking
especially like the ability to add a 5
I love the ability on a ca"
who wants the ability to take a wide
I rated Zoom ability most important. I loved
return of zooming ability while taking video, and
camera's memory reading ability. I have an 8
to not be able to turn it off
like to be able to override the auto
want to be able to grab there camera,
plus to be able to zoom in a
I have been able to create a preset
I haven't been able to get them to
zoom, and being able to go from 28-280mm
excellent in being able to quickly zoom in
I miss being able to see through a
with not being able to see, even in
being hi-speed. Its able to take 4-Mar frames
back and was able to use it Went
but I was able to take some spectacular
but I was able to find a Scene
problem. I was able to take some breathtaking
software. I was able to take photos of
electronics.I was able to take digital photos
and I was able to see the features
REALTOR, this camera allows me to take any
the camera everywhere allows me to document findings
in the front allows me to operate the
was amazing! It allows you to take great
with others. It allows me to look at
The zoom lens allows me to frame the
The custom mode allows me to change other
is great. Really allows you to take pictures
A toggle switch allows the user to take
mode feature that allows you to take stunning
Cut Pro that allows me to work with
heavier weight that allows me to hold it
this, the TZ5S allows you to take quality
video feature which allows you to zoom -
f
autobracket eature, which allows you to shoot images
burst feature, which allows you to keep shooting
Angle lens Zoom allows you to take good
10x optical zoom allows one to take pictures
the playback is amazing - many people commented
high resolution is amazing but only a 4
* Zoom is amazing and E.Zoom setting was
the zoom is amazing and the camera is
The zoom is amazing and worth the price
This camera takes amazing low light, night time
This camera takes amazing shots. The clarity from
this thing takes amazing pictures. The videos are
in light! That's amazing technology!
back and the amazing Leica lens on the
and ows! This amazing camera makes my walks
brought close with amazing resolution. But because of
10000 pictures with amazing results. I take many
ended up with amazing sunset pictures, crystal clear
the pictures are amazing! I was looking for
optical zoom was amazing! It allows you to
- it is AMAZING).
optical zoom are amazing, controls are easily found
screen is gorgeous and the playback is amazing
little more grainy and sound not as good,
look quite grainy and dull compared to other
they are great and work well. I really
quality is great and I've experimente"
grip is great and won't make you think
quality is great and although I haven't taken
zoom is great and the LCD screen is
not so great and the mic is located
feature works great and the zoom. I took
stabilizationworks great and is absolutely necessary for
stabilizer is great, and I've never felt I've
quality is great, and it is very easy
camera.. Works great, and anyone can get great
is pretty powerful and produces nice even lighting.
is quite powerful and the intelligent auto mode
the TZ5 powerhouse and put it in your
older canon powershot AND an old canon camcorder.
is unbelievably pretty and clear). Also get an
for best price and bingo, one day, there
a fantastic price and after using the camera
a lower price and a 2.5 inches LED(TZ5
for the price and options and easy to
reviewing the price and the difficulty of actually
at this price and this size!! Clear, sharp,
good reviews, price, and After
zoom/features. two weeks
an aperture priority and adjusts the shutter speed
uses shutter priority and adjusts the aperture for
had ""equipment problems"" and we were dealyed two
an excellent product and I would highly recommend
card, screen protector, and camera case at the
to a PS3 and ultimately to a 60""
before my purchase and felt that THIS was
with this purchase and would recommend to a
with this purchase. And I think my wife
in a purse and in large loose pockets,
pocket or purse and go. We just took
camera's build quality and size. I really wanted
good build quality and materials, and I haven't
the image quality and stableness it gives you,
DLSR in quality and features, but that wasn't
at low quality and was trying to zoom
(good picture quality and decent HD wide screen
the picture quality and color were only so-so,
with the quality and ease of use. I
by the quality and value packed into this
has excellent quality, and the ability to create
good picture quality, and smart auto mode. I
pictures, professional quality, and not hard to learn
easy to use and hold. Many (
adjustmentse.g.,
easy to use and small enough to carry
easy to use and takes excellent pictures. The
easy to use and navigate through the settings.
easy to use and the menues are well
Easy to use and fantastic pictures, what else
easy to use and took great pictures....I found
Easy to use and takes great pictures. Only
easy to use and the playback set up
easy to use and the 10x optical zoom
her to use and i like the manual
Easy to use and navigate settings
easy to use and has a few semi
for daily use, and travel. The picture quality
easy to use, and really a no brainer.
easy to use, and great feature set. Very
easy to use. And best yet, the cost
loaded with useful and easy-to-usefeatures. With 10
3 Stableness: It's Anti Shaking works very well,
I like the anti shake feature quite a
along with excellent anti-shake capabilities that allow you
than I ever anticipated. Help other customers find
smart face and antishake technology really puts this
200, the images are very crisp and clean,
in. The images are sharp and the response
knob. The images are crisp and the color
and the images are sharp and crisp at
far, the images are very sharp and natural
My first impressions are Yes,
disappointing. LCD screen
The Leica lens are brilliant, wonderful colors, good
factor, the lens are very good and the
extending battery life are -
non-existent the camera
extending battery life are -
non-existent the camera
and the menues are well thought out and
3) On-camera menus are not intuitive.
3) On-camera menus are not intuitive.
responds quickly. Menus are responsive and easy to
friendly. The menus are easy to T
understand. he
use. The menus are simple and the image
fantastic. The menus are intuitive and easy to
but the menus are crazy.
anything. The menus are easy to figure out
flash and microphone are both located in places
(like
aftermarket's mine) are available that will give
Pre-set camera modes are great. The TZ5 has
and Video modes are the two most commonly
still camera. Movies are in Quicktime format. Filesize
that what movies are all about? Moving subjects
features photographersneed are easily accessible and well
battery; the no-names are fine. Help other customers
force flash off are convenient and quick to
in my opinion, are on the video camera
perfomance.The optics are superb (though not up
the menu-driven options are numerous and intuitive. The
used modes, others are barely used.
acceptable while others are marginal at best.
low light outdoors are just as bad. All
my best photos are just snapped through a
can judge--the photos are and
un-retouched not cropped.
Sony. Low-light photos are brilliant. Isn't technology wonderful?!!?!!
up nature photos are so crisp and clear
light, the photos are sharp, it takes seconds
my underwater photos are brighter, and more colorful
camera. The pics are clear and sharp. The
and the pics are fantastic. I would set
great camera. Pictures are sharp and clear and
my indoor pictures are terrible. low light outdoors
be. My pictures are amazingly clear and the
as my pictures are almost never blurry at
a novice. Pictures are excellent. Help other customers
USE THE PICTURES ARE CLEAR AND CRISP. IT
purchase. The pictures are beautiful - and the
think the pictures are very good, at least
blurry. The pictures are too slow to stop
daylight the pictures are beautiful, but indoor low
times. The pictures are beautifully clear and sharp
model. THe pictures are crisp, this is easy
Although the pictures are not at par with
balance the pictures are excellent. The face detection
pros. The pictures are very good, I don't
but the pictures are clear. HD mode does
but the pictures are amazing! I was looking
and the pictures are really awesome.
800 the pictures are still very acceptable.
Amazon. The pictures are amazing. Even my photo
easily. The pictures are clear. I have had
camera. The pictures are good, although occasionally getting
it. The pictures are very clear and it
mode. The pictures are very bright in places
lighting. Then pictures are reliably the right color.
to use pictures are very good and battery
but vertical pictures are display vertically but the
clearance(original $30 PLUS)They are 800mh but still a
apparent. The problems are deep seated form-factorand
Quality: Picture quality are terrific for a camera
modes that really are great for different environments.
movies we've recorded are only viewable in Apple's
for good. Repairs are $160 flat, unless it
take. Menu screens are and
simple,straightforwa uncomplicated to
SD cards, SDHC, are recognized by the card
that you'll see are all taken in the
is phenomenal. Settings are easy to access, quick
tone and sharpness are still excellent.
sec. Only shortcomings are long shutter response for
Long exposure shots are really, really cool. This
photo's. Interior shots are so difficult to convey
Weight and size are good for pocket carrying
are minor, some are significant. Most people will
including Image Stabilization are the TZ5s greatest attributes.
and play/camera switch are physical toggle switch, that
this camera takes are fabulous. Very sharp and
scenic modes that are cool but I haven't
and shoots that are coming out now, but
produces stills that are almost as good as
Be advised the are occasional firmware updates. You
miserly 1 There are 179 5 star comments
pictures and there are a lot of great
good and there are a rem"
great. But there are two shortcomingswith this
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menu/enter utton. There are two scene modes, Intelligent
small camera. There are a large variety of
it does. There are also manual settings --
""grainy"" look. There are a LOT of features,
is ludicrous, there are even modes that limit
the menu there are settings for candle light,
each mode there are submodes that one has
and settings, there are 22 scene modes, with
type shot. There are more features that I
that small. There are lots of ""modes"" for
think that there are enough tech upgrades to
out there. There are only cameras with greater
I think there are a few things the
I want. There are also a lot of
very well. There are several easy options for
* When there are different light sources, strange
(of which there are many) it is a
- (if these are important to you, you
in all, these are minor annoyances,I'll admit.
- and they are common to all cameras
coworkers and they are wowwed. Even our IT
camera as they are a little more grainy
the computer, they are all blurry, as if
good considering they are coming from a device
course, knowing they are plastic makes me handle
later) that they are out of stock for
say that they are great and work well.
aware that they are organized by color, so
at that. They are just too far away.
do them. They are available at http://panasonic.jp/
photos I think are overly particular and picky.
settings in this are incredible! It even has
be honest those are difference between a large
produced without tripod are still jitty. Especially when
over my TZ3 are minor, some are significant.
with the TZ5 are great. With halfway decent
Both of us are always pressing the wrong
zoom. The videos are very good and could
pictures. The videos are an added bonus. It's
on these videos are great. Not as good
of 20 We are very pleased and the
minor annoyance. We are always struggling to find
this camera, we are very pleased! Help other
Lumix DMC-TZ5K. We are the casual type photographers
looks like we are standing right in front
the Panasonic we are lucky to get 1
of settings which are already for
pre-configured you.
my friends who are photographerbuffs like the
for those who are baffled by technology.This
camcorder (unless you are taking serious video)
long as you are not looking for total
But if you are looking for something cheaper
And if you are looking for SLR quality,
portability. If you are willing to buy
compromise,
pocket. If you are a girl and want
vendors. If you are looking for a high
but if you are upgrading from an older
years. If you are a pure amateur, just
quality if you are just chronicling vacation stuff.
modes. If you are storing the camera in
camera if you are into shooting home video,
- If you are buying this camera for
feel like you are carrying a precise instrument,
lights or you are in moving. Help other
but unless you are really into a super-small
the use you are really going to make
and what you are willing to spend. I
10x optical zoom are amazing, controls are easily
focus options, zoom) are also available in the
comers. If you are, I guess there's no
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competition in this area, but few could keep
area, and 9 area. I personally keep it
improve on this area.
out in certain areas. Also, I'm having a
disappointed in two areas. First, the ""flash"" button
1) The 'brains' aren't intelligent. It takes daylight
travel lightly, and aren't spending all day in
with this camera aren't immeadiately apparent. The problems
TZ5. you just aren't going to find a
the daytime, photos aren't much better. Blurry, grainy,
the cables provided aren't even composite cables -
camera. There really aren't many options if you
Apple's Quicktime. They aren't convertableto any other
rapid speed, those aren't that great...but it will
long as you aren't zoomed in and the
and if you aren't covering it with your
picky. If you aren't one of those kind,
or maybe they aren't... but the menus are
doesn't cost an arm and a leg. This
Best all around point and shoot, August
at home and around town, but also on
most compact camera around that's more than compensated
move the camera around to lock the exposure
for this camera around the various sites on
(or be carried around with one hand) and
can actually carry around easily.
i can't carry around a large 35mm with
enough to carry around easily. The pictures are
cumbersomto carry around when I'm traveling. This
bulky to carry around and enough zoom capacity
having to carry around two separate cams is
enough to carry around Help
everywhere. other customers
easier to carry around and less intimidatingto
product. Why carry around a heavy camera and
great for carrying around while sight seeing or
fan of carrying around AA or AAA batteries.
photos without carrying around a huge camera and
this camera for around 8 months now and
want to lug around a big camera. The
stand-by when lugging around a SLR isn't possible
tripod, can play around like a ""pro"" photographer
chance to play around with the camera, so
settings to play around with when I'm in
now to play around with this camera and
wife has played around with the settings and
be much playing around to do in order
setting, much playing around to be a perfectionist
better than slugging around a DSLR. And the
that look soft around the edges
very much space around it to put your
quality level, that's around 9~15min. filming.
for daily trips around town. I used a
camcorder (Sony TRV-9) around in a fairly cumbersome
there's no way around it. If you don't
help me work around the issue, or giving
a butterfly fluttering around, with the zoom (in
carry this camera around.
hate carrying it around. Now I take video
all the way around. i used it recently
the best camera around; it isn't. i have
DSLRs and an array of lenses I was
memorize a ridiculous array of special conditions for
moments as they arrive out of nowhere. This
in order to arrive at a useful conclusion
college. My camera arrived in the mail yesterday,
week and it arrived the morning before I
connected, and they arrived four days later, just
Miller ""spaze_man""(Broken Arrow, OK United States) -
a work of art, wonderful. Help other customers
I read an article that Panasonic was going
800 do have artifacts (static) in the image.
light sources, strange artifacts appear in the photos.
are filled with artifacts.
very smooth without artifacts. I really enjoy the
any vids in artificial light so can't comment
also has an artificl feature
intellengent that automatically
amateur visual effects artist and I was looking
interested in taking artistic-type shots without people as
less than $249 as I originally did. One
TZ5 is 'not as small' as they thought/hoped
all pictures (not as great in low light
video cameras (such as Canon HF10 or Sony
a Scene 2 as a mode choice so
range. It's about as good as you'll get
so it's about as good as a decent
camera was about as close to what I
It is advertised as having one.... too bad
of an airplane as if you were sitting
light - almost as good as the F100fd.
that are almost as good as my SLR
camera is almost as quick as my good
nice pictures, almost as nice as the F100fd.
the speed. Almost as good as the Canons,
cats face and as he was trying to
the factory. And as many have mentioned it
of options and as I learn what each"
of pictures and as far as I can
and wide angle, as well as macro. I
not as bad as in other mega-zoomcameras
this to be as flexible as a DLSR,
of the best as all the reviews also
not as big as some reviewers make out.
are all blurry, as if I had taken
this purpose, but as long as I did,
the shadows. But as with most point and
feels solid, but as a result, it's heavy.
in b
darkness..woulduy as a gift..worth the wait
new digital camera as my Christmas present. I
reports the camera as ""NO NAME"" which looks
bought this camera as a second
point-and-shoot camera.
received this camera as a gift, and it
my video camera as they are a little
of small cameras as a rule. Some of
other similar cameras; as a guy, this is
a drawing card, as we would be doing
that can charge as easily as my cell
out pretty clear as well. the interface of
on their computers as it does on the
bright, sun-lit conditions as well as overcast conditions,
weren't as crisp as I'd like so I
starts each day as number 1I have
does not disappoint as long as you are
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 as a replacementfor an
up and down as the lens has to
charge as easily as my cell phone.
semi pro enhancementsas well. It also looks
This proved enough as the camera operation was
port, etc. Exactly as reviewed, best camera I
to be excellent, as good as any other
stabilizationis excellent, as my pictures are almost
for my family as we needed a small
quality is fantastic as is the 3"" lcd
and as far as I can tell there's
It's really fast as well, start up time
is very fast, as is taking pictures. Picture
camera doesn't feel as to
comfortable me as
work just fine as well in the dark
be as flexible as a DLSR, but just
out of focus as you zoom. But the
kind of foolish as I researched cameras extensively
was looking for as there is on the
a second for as long as you hold
easily save frames as photos during review
on the front, as not to partially cover
not as good as my previous 5MP Canon
Almost as good as the Canons, much better
near as good as I had expected. In
about as good as a decent 480i camcorder.
almost as good as the F100fd. There is
wasn't as good as it was hyped up
almost as good as my SLR and the
Not as good as my video camera as
not as good as the DSLR, but I
excellent, as good as any other small camera.
near as good as the one on my
isn't as good as on my Canon. It's
about as good as you'll get without going
is as good as the Canon Elphs. I
is very good as long as you aren't
not as great as imagined. Focussing can be
camera is great as a point and shoot
range is great as it has a very
in my hand as my tiny Casio exilim
Hope you have as much fun with this
functions that I, as a will
non-professional, need.
same quality image as the Canon SD870, but
shooting still images as long as you hold
digital cameras in as many years (Broken, lost,
as well indoors as outdoors
some doubts initially as I really wanted the
pages of instruction, as the o
menu-drivenptions are
quality; it is as good as the Canon
Sound quality is as you would expect for
the zoom isn't as good as on my
I bought it as a Christmas gift for
I bought it as a replacement for an
none classified it as a deal breaker. The
even offer it as an extra. #2 naturally
computer recognizes it as a hard-drive from where
to use it as a it's
point-and-shoot, easy
Panasonic TZ5, it's as close to a perfect
purchase these items as accessoriesseparately. I purchased
outdoors are just as bad. All my pictures
the camera just as much as I do(My
it is just as great if not better
video was just as important to me, and
I don't like as much:
features (as long as those features are what
good as long as you aren't zoomed in
disappoint as long as you are not looking
for as long as you hold down the
but as long as I did, I figured,
images as long as you hold down the
superb, as long as you have the right
pictures don't look as good on their computers
the settings manually, as I can with my
this for me as a Christmas present since
comfortableto me as a larger one yet..and
lens cover mechanism as the DMC-TZ3. This is
capture the moments as they arrive out of
just as much as I do(My grandma, my
think of myself as a pretty creative individual,
effective (nowhere near as good as the one
but not near as good as I had
pocketable,and nearly as light in my hand
not work nearly as well indoors as outdoors
almost as nice as the F100fd. The speed
levels, but not as good as the DSLR,
are great. Not as good as my video
is great. Not as sharp as DSLR, but
quality is not as sharp as you would
it is not as big as some reviewers
taking is not as great as imagined. Focussing
but it's not as bad as in other
- lens not as good as my previous
- Picture not as vibrant as my old
and sound not as good, but i think
preferred this one as i had never tried
some blurry passages as it tries to refocus
shots without people as my subjects. I love
the same place as the other flash settings
is no problem, as it still fits comfortably
This was purchased as a gift for our
such poor quality as the recent ones. Help
the same quality as the phone line. I
almost as quick as my good 35 and
Overall highly recommendedas it takes excellent pics
is strongly recommendedas an compact
advanced point-and-shoot
begin my research. As always I read the
got to say, as someone who loves to
The LCD screen, as you know, is one
purchased a second as a wedding goft for
my fashion sense as of late. It's on
it does serve as a good crash test
not as sharp as you would expect from
Not as sharp as DSLR, but I think
ready to shoot as soon as you hit
for distance shots as well as close ups.
this as simple as I can because you
quick study skills as well as good composition.
'not as small' as they it
thought/hoped would
is for. So as you can tell, I
stuff but sometimes, as on this trip, shoot
shoot as soon as you hit the On
bad squeeking sound as recorded on the video.
liked the stablization as I sometimes get a
for application such as a concert where you
SLR camera such as the Canon Digital Rebel
other factors such as ISO, continuous auto focus,
hungry features such as the display when you
traditional metadata such as f#, exposure, ISO is
the mix, such as severe wide angle distortion,
to places such as India, Portugal, and Cancun,
approriate settings such as portait or landscape. For
large size such as an 8x10. I knew
I've tried such as the Canon SD870IS. Also,
in the suitcase as well.
speed is superb, as expected. However, it does
quality is superb, as long as you have
Canon SD400 takes as good of a picture
16.9X are terrific as is the 3"" LCD
impressed by them as well. A little reading
I've kept this as simple as I can
I use this as a back up camcorder
went with this as the price was very
scene options to as well as focusing options
wife/kids to use, as a backup camera, and
have ever used, as it even selects the
not as vibrant as my old Kodak on
about the video as a videographer:
semi-professional
of the video, as I had read reviews
good, it wasn't as good as it was
Z200 as well as the Nikon D500/600. Went
angle, as well as macro. I highly recommend
shots as well as close ups. Solid product
to as well as focusing options to get
work as well as it should inside and
skills as well as good We
composition. liked
conditions as well as overcast conditions, handling exposure
while good, weren't as crisp as I'd like
for my wife as she travels with work
it doesn't work as well as it should
no complaints. Works as advertised.
new Casio Z200 as well as the Nikon
a trip to Asia and the 10x optical
trip to SE Asia.. A couple of friends
terrible mono audio. Aside from this, the excellent
else could I ask for. The reviews were
I decided to ask my parents for a
most anything you ask of it the TZ5
my Email that asking about the dilivery. I
to anyone who asks, and I do get
a lot. I've aslo tried the 16:09 HD
certain IS and Aspect Ratios settings with video?
pictures in different aspect ratio's 4:3, 3:2, and
and 0.3 MP), aspect ratio (4:3, 3:2, and
video and multiple aspect ratio picture modes. However,
is excellent. The aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9), picture
care of every aspect, even analysing the scene
earth with every aspect, from display to video,
The low light assist lamp is not terribly
I appreciate the assistance and I hope I
and software issues associated with with the camera
the flash, but assume performance would be much
makes its first assumption on what it is
look excellent. Be assured, the color is MUCH
It is one astounding little camera! Help other
Firmware. ver 1.2 at the time of this
out to 16.9x at reduced picture quality (I
job Panasonic. All at a price point of
am impressed and at times, amazed by the
is wonderful. And at the long end the
order to arrive at a useful conclusion for
They are available at http://panasonic.jp/
has black bar at the bottom that reduced
recharge my battery at all! LCD screen is
There has been at least one instance where
pictures and blurry at that. They are just
almost never blurry at lower ISO's. I always
of Pat Boone at the San Diego Fair,
DSLR user, but at times when u r
because my camcorder at home is a little
for a camera at this price and this
must use camera at 200 ISO to get
and camera case at the same time. You
only use casually at home and around town,
was very competitive at under $300.00 It really
have no complains at the time, the quality
really, no complaint at the price.
seen on computer at actual size. In fact
sharp and crisp at ISO 800 No, I
videos is cropped at 8khz, that's almost the
a tad daunting at first...but a few hou"
It was delivered at n/c and in 2
into the dial at top for quick access.
little barrel distortion at the wide end of
range that ended at 35mm on the wide
that fabulous especially at data rates of upto
size enlargements, even at low ISO values. While
is outstanding even at the smallest resolution. The
fairly poor, even at in-doors you hear enough
good stabilization even at max zoom.
resolution is excellent at 460,800 DPI.
The TZ5 excels at these criteria making me
just doesn't exist at the time of this
am no expert at photography and bought this
for this feature, at the maximum settings, you
without any fussing at all has made taking
hoping I get at least a couple years
could possibly get at a reasonable price. This
is pretty good at it, that this Lumix
are very good, at least on my monitor
toy you got at the discount store. The
start showing graininess at ISO 200 or below.
if it had at least one Manual function
brother-in law had at a football game. His
pixels it has. At half the resolution, it
is a hassle at times. I am concerned
do a high-burst at 6 pics/secondat 2
continuous shots indefinitely at about 2 photos per
reording mic is at the left top side.
looked at it at the store). It does
can sell it at this price. It's the
have used it at concerts and recently european
played with it at the local Best Buy,
not worth it at all.
a reasonable job at higher ISO levels, but
of a jugler at a fair in full
optical zoom lens at 9m that will give
large less
margin...$100.00 at a minumum. A big
componentinput located at the back. RCA output
have to look at all of the buttons
decided to look at the Lumix cameras. Both
easy to look at and is very clear.
buy ...I looked at Canon, Sony, Nikon, and
already has looked at the specs, so I
TZ5. I looked at the new Casio Z200
when I looked at it at the store).
I then looked at the Canon A1100, the
before even looking at the HD movie mode,
strongly recommend looking at alternative options - I
to start looking at them instead of camcorders.
so started looking at new cameras. The features
than this. Looking at the top of the
I was looking at (sony cybershots,nikons, olympus
photographerwho looks at every little techinal specification.
is so low at this point it made
new panasonic lumix! At first, I thought Panasonic?
on the market at a competitiveprice. I
the subject matter at an appropriatelight level.
in 16:09 mode at near high definition. Images
the INTELLIGENT-ISOmode at a max of 800
2GB if movies at a time, so depending
also recorded movies at 720p resolution. (A couple
Thankfully, the noise at least can be removed
pictures are not at par with Canon's quality,
riders jumping obstacles at the Rolex Kentucky equestrian
camera ""seems"" ok at first glance, but the
sharp photos on at least 80% of attempts
only does one at a time. When you
is slow performance at times and you can
on your person at all times....butHD video
modes, e.g., photographingat night. But it does
about 10-Aug photos at high resolution or a
sub par photos at my son's birthday which
at 6 pics/second at 2 megapixel quality. I
picture: The picture at low light and with
takes excellent pictures at 10x optical zoom e"
take night pictures at all. Most of them
takes perfect pictures at last. The large viewing
to take pictures at the Renaisssancefestival in
it takes pictures at rapid speed, those aren't
taken the pictures at low quality and was
mike is place at the wrong place for
flash is poor at lighting up faces with
for 8x12"" prints at 300 dpi, which is
the video quality at 720P 30 FPS is.
drops off quickly at ISO settings over 200
when u r at home or even going
begins its range at 28mm. I absolutely love
you, it's really at a great size
it will recognize at one time, but we've
almost always recorded at the very end -
gives good resolution at max 10x. Photo and
Video quality rocks, at a purported 720p! Beware
Needless to say, at higher ISO equivalent speeds,
frames a second at The
2.5megapixels. dial on
picture quality set at max 9MB and this
any camera setting at about 2.5-3 pics/secondand
wanted to share at the moment. I may
Point and shoot at a high degree of
2 megapixel shots at about 4 or 5
controls, compact size, at a competitivegood price.
supplementan SLR at say, a concert, or
noticeable when standing at a doorway of a
the price started at $270, went up to
pictures haven't suffered at all. Accurate exposures, detailed
and battery takes at least 100 pictures. Help
you can't tell at all on the prints.
didn't mind that at all. The weight just
not need them at the concert. I took
to use them at all. Also, the charger,
right every time. At 100 and 200 ISO,
went down to at least 28mm and had
bought this today at B & H. Had
video I tried at a excellent.
airshow...truly
buying this TZ5, at the end It was
They become unacceptable at 400 So bumping up
one I used at the store), plus my
possible ISO value at 400, turn the dial
enjoy any video at all and my family
the subject was at a fixed distance, and
indoor shots were at best just okay. Many
switches. The wheel at the top of the
blurry picture yet at either optical or digital
17X optical zoom at 3m. You can use
nice to look at. Picture quality is amazingly
cameras I looked at. This camera has excellent
dangle it or attach it to your belt
a neoprene Lowepro attached to my fanny pack
zoomed. The A/V attachment to show on a
and External flash attachment.
least 80% of attempts (and I rarely use
example, I recently attended a music concert featuring
digital"" Pay more attention to the optical zoom
you're not paying attention.
lens and the attractive black body. It's not
are natural & attractive. Very pleased with the
guess I could attribute that to the 10x
that I could attribute to the camera's exposure
Buy, but I attributed that to the floor
the TZ5s greatest attributes.
video mode and audio that you can hear
mode, white balance, audio recording, and intelligent exposure,
good portable digital audio recorders out there), but
audio. ------- the audio sounds tin-like and full
complain about the audio sounding muffled but might
SD870IS. Also, the audio for videos is terrible,
finger. But the audio of most other cameras
is that the audio quality for the video
nice, though the audio had a good bit
of getting decent audio. ------- the audio sounds
with terrible mono audio. Aside from this, the
a poorly lit auditorium, so the low light
Wonderful camera, August 12, 2008
not convinced, August 27, 2008
Panasonic Lumix, August 29, 2008
do(My grandma, my aunt x 2, my friend,
flash intensity & auto focus are consistentlygood
and out & auto focus while in video
as ISO, continuous auto focus, metering mode, white
Leica zoom, excellent auto function and easy to
720p, a fantastic auto mode, and lots of
with the full auto iA setting taking care
(with a good auto mode) & a larger
Colors are good, auto white balance seems pretty
zoom, a great auto mode, a bright/largeLCD,
photos in auto GREAT! video NOT SO
zoom, and intelligent auto focus. What's not to
zoom capability, Intelligent Auto and ISO, easy manual
- Great Intelligent Auto feature
the new intelligent auto mode which is handy.
2 the intelligent Auto mode really does work
but the intelligent auto setting was terrible for
and the intelligent auto mode is usually sufficient
fantastic. The Intelligent Auto feature works very well.
in the intelligent auto mode. Up to ISO
and the intelligent auto feature handles them all.
and the intelligent auto mode is the most
* The Intelligent Auto mode worked pretty well
6 low light auto focus - this is
For example, on auto mode, a picture of
sized, terrific optics, auto lens cap, huge MP
is a programmableauto setting where you can
quality, and smart auto mode. I came to
it had some auto focus problems in video
minimum shutter speed, Auto ISO, H focus and
pictures, and the auto focus and face recognition
~ If the auto focus came On only
ISO in the auto ISO mode, but unfortunately
on just the Auto setting. I really disliked
pictures on the auto setting have a yellow
to override the auto focus, which sometimes (especially
you use the Auto Power LCD option to
typically use the Auto mode (dial selection with
I used the auto slide show, and my
time, mode used, auto mode details), but I
a big ""all auto"" shooter, but the TZ5's
modes. The ""intelligent Auto"" mode usually does a
on the ""Intelligent Auto"" mode and it makes
using iA (intelligent Auto) mode (most frequently used
The IA (Intelligent Auto) mode really works! I
3) IA (Intelligent Auto): This was missing from
""IA"" for Intelligent Auto, and they were all
is the INTELLIGENT AUTO, and IT WORKS flawlessly,
than the intelligent auto, and it took care
set to Intelligent Auto, and my nephew is
Movie mode has auto-focus and zooming! I couldn't
camera is the auto-focus in movie mode. It
problem is the auto-rotate feature. The camera has
camera has an auto-rotate, right? It is advertised
Pictures are NOT auto-rotated in windows. You have
Pictures are NOT auto-rotated in windows. You have
Worng again...they are auto-rotated. Not the gyro types,
pre-set scenes and auto-selection of scenes and loving
mode or intelligent auto. The pictures turned out
I appreciate the autobracket feature, which allows you
was the intelligent autoexposure (iA) mode. It actually
well enough. The autofocus can cause some temporary
here the
http://panasonic.jp/ autofocus doesn't work well. But
camera is the autofocus hunting issue, even updating
trouble with the autofocus during zooming, however, it
in iA (intelligent autofocus) from
mode--goesautomatically landscape
less control, fussier autofocus, and (weak)
unimpressive fill-flash.
and you have autofocus, but BIG FLAW on
Camera has two automated picture shot modes (where
and quiet. Again, automatic focus in zoom (and
by the awful automatic white balancing. If I
is the best automatic system I have ever
manual controls... but automatic modes and scenes generally
even in fully automatic mode. Help other customers
to
sunset-program fully automatic mode.
is a great automatic camera. I believe it
noticed that in automatic mode the flash fires
an extremely intelligent automatic system; lcd that is
scene modes, Intelligent automatic mode, movie mode, clipboard
T
reputations. he intelligent automatic mode makes the camera
Love the intelligent Automatic setting. Help other customers
a lot of automatic functions, it's still got
shoot cameras on automatic mode. There is no
uses the same automatic lens cover mechanismas
factor, and the automatic modes seem to consistently
picture, but the automatic red eye removal works
it get's the automatic settings right every time.
pictures in the automatic mode. The pictures are
good pictures. The automatic mode uses ""scene settings""
the television, the automatic slideshow it created complete.
always use the automatic white balance, and I
instance where the automatic settings didn't work, but
is LARGE and automatically adjusts in brightness according
sensed movement and automatically adjusted it's settings so
seconds the camera automatically removes them, no more
proper scene mode automatically (with almost perfect accuracy).
(intelligent autofocus) mode--goes automatically from landscape to macro
where many people automatically place their finger. Just
title your pictures automatically later - I don't
intellengent feature that automatically sets the camera for
No way to automatically stamp date on each
Macro mode well automatically. For indoors though with
output ports, including AV out/digital, componentout and
features, most also available on the TZ3 &
(like mine) are available that will give 1800mAh
them. They are available at http://panasonic.jp/
(option was not available in TZ3)
with finest quality available on this camera, appear
photos just using available light in doors.
what else was available in the compact camera
that it's widely available and on sale] Help
is not always available, so it is convenient
NiMH spare battery available. The reason is that
subject is still available.
zoom than was availble on the other compact
the best one avaliable in this type of
of the new AVCHD video cameras (such as
to be above average outdoors under bright, sun-lit
review for the average consumer trying to navigate
It's not your average looking camera. Help other
longer distance to avoid bluring unless you have
a second EISA Award for TZ5 (TZ3 also
also took this award 2 years ago) and
you should be aware of is that there
need to be aware of your finger is
the TZ5, be aware that they are organized
more and more aware of interesting,exciting picture-possibilitie
line, just be aware, and you should be
I am blown away by the handling and
I am blown away by the difference in
brings those far away objects very close. Also
pictures from further away than the standard 3x
Canon blew it away time after time, especially
really blew me away was in taking image-stabilized
show blew me away the first time I
Lumix blows me away in how far ""P&S""
from 30 feet away!
over eight feet away! Every picture is either
trying to get away, I had a clear
using it right away--but it does charge quickly.
just too far away. Now I can have
pocket and fire away. This is something I
turns and flys away. So its really critical
4ft or so away. because of the infrared
that's 100 yards away.
closer or further away? Isn't that what movies
features and an awesome zoom, but is still
camera has an awesome telephoto lens. The 10x
at 720p is awesome for a point and
the pictures is awesome and the zoom I
16:09 which is awesome if you have a
Lumix. It takes awesome pictures and there are
"Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Awesome Camera!, March 7, 2009
This camera is awesome! The zoom is significantly
optical zoom is awesome!
OPTICAL zoom is awesome! The display is large
the video mode, AWESOME! Too many features to
the build is awesome, the 10x zoom is
the zoom is awesome, pictures sharp and clear,
10x zoom is AWESOME. Other features, like the
pictures are really awesome.
video feature is awesome.I have a camcorder but
and HD videos! awesomeness because this is a
SD890 IS (reported awful handling and poorly designed
yellow by the awful automatic white balancing. If
videos. It was awful. I returned the camera.
is in an awkward place near the grip,
camera was the awkward positioning of buttons and
that it looks awkward. i ended up ordering
1) Buttons are awkwardly located, making it easy
1) Buttons are awkwardly located, making it easy
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sun (we're in AZ). I think the pictures
this today at B & H. Had some
to this point, b"
Lowenpro case that B&H and Amazon advertise on
D500/600. Went to B&H in New York City
in
disembarking Vancouver B.C. I hurriedly read the
and then new baby photos.
videos of my baby. The focus is a
this as a back up camcorder for times
I may be back with more info after
for repair came back and was able to
the lens cover back and forth until it
piece of crap back tomorrow morning.
The only draw back is it is bigger
The only draw back is the grainy low
and is now back to $284.00 I have
the sound play back is terrible. A lot
during video play back was the deal breaker.
resolution when playing back your photos on the
most of the back and this is a
switch on the back of the camera adjacent
screen on the back is very fragile. I
screen on the back and the amazing Leica
with the TZ5 back then. If you're in
the TZ5 went back and the T500 is
recorded. while zooming back to 28mm loud clicks
took the camera back, due to the bad
to play it back, leading to my final
screen on the back, with this broken the
LCD on the back, there's basically no right
in macro mode) back-focuses instead of focusing on
I won't go back. It's more than just
and full of background noise. it's also extremely
without tons of background noise...you would be wise
is a bright background. With the Canon and
all work well. Backlight function worked pretty well.
common adjustments, zoom, backlight and
compensation, force flash
of lighting, indoor, backlight, outdoor etc. Intuitive menus,
It doesn't recogize backlight. You can manually adjust
FITS EASILY IN BACKPACK OR PURSE. Help other
have few set backs. From the time you
use, as a backup camera, and for daily
I bought two backup batteries, I find that
to get 1 bad picture out of 20
to get a bad photo. The hardest job
is in a bad spot for video, easily
apparatus makes a bad squeeking sound as recorded
low light, and bad placement of the microphone.
it's not as bad as in other mega-zoom
now i feel bad i did.
refocuses making for bad video, so my recomendation
either I have bad luck and my camera
bought it. How bad could the noise be?
Shutter lag is bad - almost like it
but still not bad for a point &
photo horrible or bad looking just noticeable if
it is particularly bad since my LCD TV
due to the bad low light pictures and
having one.... too bad they don't use it
looking pictures; too bad it can't also have
pics, nice video, bad software, February 10, 2009
answer is ""very bad"". I wasn't expecting miracles
life is not bad, but not fantastic. But
Lumix is not bad, I really like how
quality is so bad, I could not even
are not too bad, but annoying and simple
are just as bad. All my pictures come
stellar but not bad.
points outweigh the bad. I'm hoping I can
is not too bad. The LCD screen is
offer by Amazon. Badly missing a camera case.
HD movies works badly
those who are baffled by technology.This is
someone got a bag of menus+some
documents(instructio other
someone got a bag of menus+some
documents(instructio other
in a camera bag with my canon slr
that big camera bag for the TZ5 powerhouse
LOGIC TBC-3 camera bag
carrying a gear bag and heavy lenses. This
my SMALL messenger bag (about with
7""x9"")along diapers/wipes,
that all that bag of expensive 35mm hardware,
fairly cumbersome carrying bag. Now we just have
lost all our bags where we connected, and
By Brian K. Baker (Wisconsin)- See all
intelligent features, color balance was off (e.g. whites
but your color balance and exposure will be
based on it's balance of good reviews, price,
color setting to balance out the blue, my
to another white balance mode it's ok, but
good, auto white balance seems pretty accurate thus
a custom white balance the pictures are excellent.
It's pre-set white balance is mediocre, but using
with the white balance set to the light
accessible - white balance, exposure compensation,picture modes
the automatic white balance, and I haven't had
mode. ISO, white balance, exposure compensation,shutter speed,
metering mode, white balance, audio recording, and intelligent
having problems with balancing the right lighting for
awful automatic white balancing. If I force it
my
photographing son's band concert, and various night
menu design, pink banding issue), Canon PowerShot SD890
minumum. A big bang for the buck w/out
belt pouch without banging into everything,(less than
LCD has black bar at the bottom that
in the industry bar none. Leica is superior
modes, others are barely used.
again. The camera barely fits in it and
your pocket but barely. The only draw back
make this a bargan for the price.
non-SLR ghosting and barrel distortion, but it's not
see surprisingly little barrel distortion at the wide
By William D. Barrett (Orange
(http://www.wdbarret County, CA)
and in some bars/nightclubs. The are
different settings/modes
was my son's baseball game. Fantastic photos with
up this camera based on all the positive
everything I expected based on other r
professional eviews
top by far based on its image quality,
This review is based upon 6 MONTHS of
Apparently it is, based on other reports of
the camera largely based on those reviews. I'd
I ruled out based on my (maybe not
selected the TZ5 based on it's balance of
play and icon based. A nitwit can understand
pretty intuitive for basic functions.
can set most basic functions without having to
in the same basic class - digital compact
This camera is basically easy to use and
the back, there's basically no right way to
light, and you basically have to plan on
on a daily basis, both up and down.
mess up another batch.
and 2 spare batt for $6 each. Also
of regular AA batteries which were pain with
went through both batteries in 4 hours of
allowed for extra batteries and SD card, and
or two extra batteries with the TZ5. The
is that Li-ion batteries only last 1 to
additional extended life batteries on ebay 1400mA each.
got 4 radioshack batteries for 97 cents each
bought 2 spare batteries with my camera.
battery.
charger/rechargeable The batteries that hold their charge
bought two backup batteries, I find that I
rather have AA batteries. This takes a special
NiMH
rechargeable AA batteries. I will eventually have
that uses AA batteries. If I have to
AA or AAA batteries.
room for extra batteries. Also, the fit is
and wanted fresh batteries. However, I did not
getting a 2nd battery until Panasonic makes the
LCD - 3"", battery life is good and
not have a battery life indicator. When traveling,
very good and battery takes at least 100
of memory and battery obviously, but it's a
not had any battery issues yet. I like
- quite decent battery life.
options for extending battery life are non-existent-
options for extending battery life are non-existent-
cheap (an extra battery is only $8, and
get an extra battery just in case. Both
get an extra battery - I went through
with a full battery and take hundreds of
image quality, good battery life. It's a little
own, and great battery life. Help other customers
that fired instantly. Battery life is not real
rechargeableLithium ion battery instead of regular AA
to use it; battery life was sufficient to
the proprietary Li-ion battery to be removed from
camera. The Li-ion battery lasts longer than my
a removable Li-On battery with separate charger, so
The small Lithium battery and SD card fit
reliable, and long battery life. full charge could
to recharge my battery at all! LCD screen
are spot on. Battery life is very good.
lot and one battery won't get you through
have to open battery compartmentto remove SD
$30 (US). Original battery is rated 1000mAh but
500 smashing photos. Battery life is great, will
because of poor battery life, this Lumix blows
is pretty reliable. Battery seems to run down
quality image, response, battery life, options, ergonomic.... really
3"" lcd screen. Battery life is excellent but
acceptable.A second battery is a recommended inexpensive
also consumes significant battery power. My previous camera,
a special size battery and of course a
small size!, small battery and charger
carry a spare battery and leave another on
buy a spare battery for I
convenience. hope
a NiMH spare battery available. The reason is
thing about the battery though is the tiny
them. Although the battery does last a long
pics and the battery indicator still read full.
extra battery. The battery life is good, but
pictures before the battery started to run low.
pictures before the battery was completely discharged.
new buyers: The battery does not come pre-charged,
have found the battery life to be more
with getting the battery or card out.
DC in. The battery cover is easy to
down is the battery is weak. Always have
partially obstructed. The battery life is not bad,
excellent pictures. The battery life is great. I
I pulled the battery and reinserted it the
p
immediately ut the battery in the charger. After
read that the battery door and tripod mount
charged up the battery and starting playing with
wall with the battery snapped in. It easily
indicator. When traveling, battery life is a very
easy to use battery battery.
charger/rechargeable The batteries
manual while your battery charges before you can
got an extra battery). The best part is
bought an extra battery, but never needed to
battery, the follow battery, I purchased, is a
battery, the follow battery, I purchased, is a
of the Panasonic battery, the follow battery, I
of the Panasonic battery, the follow battery, I
shots from a battery. I feel lucky if
easy to charge battery. No extra cables to
use battery battery.
charger/rechargeable The batteries that hold
worry about conserving battery. Just make sure you
up an extra battery. The battery life is
on a non-full battery. I bought one of
cables to recharge battery. Far better than any
not charge the battery. This seems to be
want an extra battery; the no-names are fine.
By Carl M. Baum ""Carl M. Baum"" (Palo
Baum ""Carl M. Baum"" (Palo Alto, CA USA)
T. Tom (SF Bay Area, CA United States)
camera: size (must be small enough to tuck
my pocket (or be carried around with one
highly recomended .won't be disappoint. trust me. Help
it to always be that), and the computer
less glare, and be easier to see in
what all can be done - and what
The auto-focus can be a bit slow in
digital camera can be a frustrating project. I
imagined. Focussing can be really slow when you
and I can be more happy, the picture
where it can be a case of ""Did
at least can be removed to the point
dial options can be preset to specific scene,
have owned. Can be slow,
disappointingly especially indoors.
movies taken can be pretty lengthy and come
cards, that can be a lot of clicking
Maybe this can be adjusted with manual settings,
a viewfinder can be a little daughting, however
and I can't be happier with my purchase.
the price can't be beat. Help other customers
birthday which can't be replaced. I wish I'd
a finger cannot be changed!!! What buttons are
mode, histograms cannot be displayed in IA mode,
majority reviewers cannot be wrong. Again, we are
optical zoom cannot be used in motion picture
camera will constantly be 'hunting' for the right
better picture could be caught with a SLR
power problem could be rectified by plugging the
it and couldn't be happier. I hope this
performance.I couldn't be happier with my pictures
DMC-TZ5. I couldn't be happier. It is easy
- I couldn't be happier. The zoom is
shoot. She couldn't be happier with this camera.
off of course. Be sure you hold the
rotate a dial. Be careful on playback to
is Don't
straightforward. be swayed by the favorable
is Don't
straightforward. be swayed by the favorable
that could ever be put in a camera.
produces look excellent. Be assured, the color is
time and I'll be sending this piece of
I'm sure I'll be impressed by them as
easily and inadvertently be covered by a finger.
course, 16:09 Just be sure to turn off
their finger. Just be careful for this spot.
Bottom line, just be aware, and you should
will most likely be buying a new camera.
meter - may be operator error )
me but may be help to others:
my camera may be defective, or i may
moment. I may be back with more info
bucks, that may be the way to go.
those who may be in a daze like
it, which might be the case, but then,
and could not be happier. We have taken
Amazon could not be beat. (At the time
i may not be using it quite right,
box might not be perfect. You will want
frustrating to not be able to turn it
I will not be purchasing this brand of
you WILL NOT BE Help
DISAPPOINTED!! other customers
can on occassion be jumpy
settings can only be used in normal mode,
it came out. Be advised the are occasional
all one should be satisfied. Help other customers
what setting should be used for various situations.
thing you should be aware of is that
and you should be off taking nice pictures.
then this shouldn't be a problem. Again, the
a pocket, so be ready for a belt
come pre-charged, so be prepared to spend two
movies. Could that be correct? Apparently it is,
degrees (needs to be 'locked' to operate)
Screen appears to be excellent quality.
playing around to be a -
perfectionist and
Li-ion battery to be removed from the camera.
daylight. But to be honest those are difference
I consider to be an camera
easy-to-usepoint-and-shoot
Small enough to be compact yet still has
I found to be small in size pocket
I've found to be both Excellent and pocketable.
never going to be the size of a
screen has to be seen in person,..WOW!!
and has to be taken out to be
files...they have to be converted to h.264 to
compromises have to be made to fit 10x
apparently have to be doing the eBay revolving
I have to be careful that my right
still images to be excellent, as good as
find it to be very good.
found it to be a great camera, NOT
battery life to be more than acceptable.Only
would like to be able to override the
I like to be sure that I get
too long to be worth it. Help other
Fireworks mode to be practically useless.
you need to be aware of your finger
will need to be resized when sharing them.
it needs to be in the normal picture
Panasonic, only to be told ""What problem?, This
taken out to be recharged, I recommend buying
big plus to be able to zoom in
no to
post-processing be done to have print-ready
this product to be very easy to use.
image quality to be above average outdoors under
picture quality to be poor, the indooor pictures
not seem to be due to extended apature
shortcomings seem to be slow focus in low
lenses seem to be a factor, and the
that seemed to be everywhereon the web.
colors seems to be like the scene that
life seems to be quite good. On first
This seems to be the norm, probably due
flaw, seems to be the nature of almost
photos tend to be the p
best--indoor hotos can
can tend to be too dim, especially if
They tended to be large enough to stop
realized that to be satisfied, I needed a
expect this to be as flexible as a
bought this to be my 'stealth Camera'. I
the TZ5 to be slow. Power on 2
people want to be able to grab there
for the TZ5, be aware that they are
was very useful. Be sure to read how
my D70. we'll be off to Europe for
and exposure will be way off. Redeye prevention
great...but it will be the camera I pur"
know it will be the perfect companion for
if Panasonic will be coming out with a
fast processor will be pointless. I paid for
Next purchase will be slr,"
camera, there will be one that can charge
because there will be much playing around to
your video will be in and out of
the videos will be grainy Help other customers
tz5"". You will be impressed. Help other customers
person's face won't be washed out in light!
digital camera would be useful for my needs.
rugged camera would be good and not sure
Rebel EOS would be good for getting fast
thought I would be loyal and so I
!!) It would be nice if Panasonic came
error. It would be nice if there was
tht it would be included, and it was
that it would be better if it had
thought it would be (or indeed, than I
backgroundnoise...you would be wise to look elsewhere.
second option would be to have camera control
assume performance would be much worse. It's worth
decided that would be too much trouble and
and I wouldn't be surprised if Panasonic will
then, it wouldn't be a camera.
point-and-shoot
getting into, you'll be thrilled."" It's a great
expect it to be. I tried to lighten
hyped up to be. ISO 400+ pictures were
hoped it would be. I'm very satisfied with
thought it would be. I can easily hold
hoped it would be. My pictures are amazingly
it
thought/hoped would be. C'mon guys, this thing
could the noise be?
photos, and the bea"
""Gadget Guy"" (Solana Beach, CA USA) - See
scene modes like beach, etc..takes clear accurate pictures.
of the infrared beam, it will consistentlyfocus
something like a bear that's 100 yards away.
weeks now] so bear in mind that not
never missed a beat or presented a moisture
price, you can't beat the o
convenience f knowing
F3 has it beat by a large margin.
model being pretty beat up. After receiving one
very nice. Soundly beat small Sony camera, that
sure others will beat me to the punch
it's hard to beat, but for movies it's
price can't be beat. Help other customers find
could not be beat. (At the time I
can handle the beating of everyday family use
TZ5 is a beautiful piece of equipment,and
now. It's a beautiful piece of technologoy.The
video mode and beautiful pictures (compared to other
The pictures are beautiful - and the movie-mode
shots and CLEAR beautiful pictures. Has lots of
on screen menu, beautiful color display, and a
darker if needed. Beautiful resolution when playing back
a lot of beautiful birds, but i missed
Great outdoor shots, beautiful colors. The wide angle
me to take beautiful pictures
conditions it takes beautiful pictures.
protector for the beautiful 3"" screen (and it
really sharp display. Beautiful!
the pictures are beautiful, but indoor low light
The pictures are beautifully clear and sharp which
the pictures show beautifully in 16:09 mode at
screen show up beautifully, huge and crystal clear,
The zoom works beautifully, very smooth and quiet.
is a real beauty, bright and clear even
(its really 30fps because you can see the
4 star. 4 because there will be much
quickly than advertized because it drains even while
trip to Africa because of its zoom capability.
my Mac and because it shoots HD movies.
or so away. because of the infrared beam,
HD videos! awesomeness because this is a camera
amazing resolution. But because of the superior lens
a digital camcorder because you can zoom while
and Shoot"" camera because it does all the
chose this camera because of the wide angle
purchasing this camera because I don't have the
chose this camera because of its 10x zoom
bought this camera because it works smoothly with
as I can because you can get lost
i didn't care because the quality on the
in this choice because of the lack of
something less expensive because the extra money for
the Fuji F100fd because of its low-light performance.
love this feature because you can shoot a
Why a five? Because its in
shortcomings, my
2 stars is because I think there are
I bought it because I read on a
however returning it because the price differential with
ever use it because it's you
yet-another-device need
compromise,buy it, because it truly is the
it. Maybe its because my camcorder at home
bought it just because I was going on
my money just because it is a new
on the Lumix because of the gorgeous image
the FX50 mainly because you can zoom and
the end mostly because of the lens and
I won't name because I don't want to
5 stars. not because i think it's the
bought this one because of the powerful zoom.
- and only because I am coming off
camera over others because I wanted the zoom
weak ergonomics. Perhaps because of the small overall
months ago primarily because it was one of
do get questions because of that large cyclops-like
alot of research because I wanted a minimum
continuous focus running. Because the video is 720p,
am VERY SATISFIED because of the following features:
just a shame because the 720p video looks
this camera simply because it has the largest
witheld one star because the small format of
was a surprise because I had read the
my Canon SX100 because of poor battery life,
I'm assuming that because you're reading this review
some confusion that because it has a 10x
complaint is that because the camera is smaller
I bought this because of the nice features
2x, both times because the lens cover stops
my plasma TV because I don't own one
the Panasonic TZ5 because I usually buy Canons
purchased the TZ5 because I was interested in
chose the TZ5 because of its portability, flexibility,
bought the TZ5 because I was in the
deleted some video because I thought they were
Both purchases were because I rated Zoom ability
plan this way because... this camera shoots 720p
bought the Panasonic because:
months when I become more proficient!!
software issues that become constant annoyancesfarther down
or below. They become unacceptableat 400 So
eye-opener'cause I'm becoming more and more aware
me have always been their size. They tended
month. I had been very satisfied with my
instant action..That has been a blessing. Also the
This camera has been great. I bought it
camera choice has been influencing my fashion sense
owned. Each has been improved over
incrementally the
My girlfriend has been trying to get me
far it has been a great little camera.
and it has been wonderful. Having one relatively
video. It has been everything I expected based
but it has been one of the poorest
far, it has been a great experience Help
far it has been giving me decent pictures
and it has been great also. I really
for me has been that the video is
view mode has been taken off the wheel
noise reduction has been turned down, there is
excellent shots, has been quite easy to learn
noise. That has been the case with every
one that has been designed the way I
now and have been please with the pictures.
and both have been very H
satisfactory. elp other
(that could have been just the one I
I couldn't have been happier. It is easy
far I have been much more satisfied with
month, I have been very pleased with the
of. I have been using the TZ3 for
hope I have been of some help to
JPEG). I have been able to create a
fantastic!! I have been trying the numerous settings
and I have been quite impressed with the
far, I have been most impressed with macro
(would it have been too expensive to put
couple more have been released since.) My previous
and results have been great. I'm convinced it's
happen. There have been complaints about this on
other users have been quite helpful (and quite
one. We have been greatly pleased with it's
my wife. Have been playing with it for
included would have been a longer exposure. The
it would have been fuzzy or non existant
however I haven't been able to get them
GREAT !!!! I've been taking pictures for many
but again, I've been impressed with those I
camera and I've been playing with it for
so good I've been capturing a lot more
do so. I've been using digital cameras for
or so, it's been working flawlessly, my wife
I have suddenly been unable to take pictures.
S3 IS. They've been wonderful cameras, but their
guy, always have been, so it was with
I knew about before I made the purchase.
always check Amazon before buying anything on-line. Help
several compact cameras before deciding on this one.
of Megazoom Cameras before we decided on the
thoroughly researched cameras before narrowing down the field
had a Canon before this, and I wish
your battery charges before you can use the
I didn't consider before buying the camera. I'm
models I considered before buying the TZ5, and
arrived 5 days before we left, and I
it 5 days before going on vacation. I
researched cameras extensively before my purchase and felt
I returned it before it was shipped. I
I returned it before it was shipped. I
bought this just before a trip to Costa
New zealand just before the trip I used
SD750 failed miserably. Before purchasing my TZ5, I
about 3 months before I decided to buy
about two months before deciding to purchase this
arrived the morning before I left for New
80 -100 pictures before the battery was completely
to 150 pictures before the battery started to
reviewed this product before buying. After purchasing the
from my purchase BEFORE I start shopping. I
did extensive research before purchasing a digital camera.
quite good research before buying this TZ5, at
lot of research before deciding on this camera.
deal of research before purchasing this camera because
a million reviews before I settled on the
read the reviews before buying and most people
TZ5 till right before my trip to Amsterdam
F100fd, Cannon SD770IS) before I settled on this
about the settings before shooting a shot, it
taking a shot before it has fully recycled,
there. And that's before even looking at the
have the Tz-3 before & this is definitely
had Panasonic TZ3 before buying this product, I
needed to upgrade before my trip to Africa.
it's excellent value. Before purchasing,though, think twice
camera the week before we left on a
for two weeks before my wife dropped it
wait a while before writing a review until
for my wife before our trip to Las
I experimented with before buying this one.
on a camera before, but this is the
other digital camera before, and it was/is a
two Canon Powershots before, I knew what I
go so smoothly before, even sunlight shots with
sure where do begin my research. As always
zoomed in to begin with
camera for the beginner or user.
intermediate Also
for the novice beginner. Camera when you use
camera easy for beginners, just turn it on
shooter. In the beginning, she didn't find much
Leica lens that begins its range at 28mm.
distance or from behind a crowd of people.
with a sunset behind them, for example, despite
eye of the Beholder, October 12, 2008
my wife after being unhappy with her Canon
the zoom, and being able to go from
that is capaple being carried on your person
haven't noticed either being flimsy. Of course, knowing
from, my favorite being hi-speed. Its able to
prevent it from being a ""pocket"" camera, but
is excellent in being able to quickly zoom
yet..and I miss being able to see through
the floor model being pretty beat up. After
little faster. Not being acustomed to composing pictures
problems with not being able to see, even
the best part being 2 scene modes that
two of which being SCN1 and SCN2 and
her knowledge, without being to During
complicated. a
so I won't belabor those except to say
picture quality (I believe you have to have
digital zoom (I believe this gives you 28x).
automatic camera. I believe it is the only
night functions, I believe that this product is
it's hard to believe they can sell it
one shot I believe. Also, the flash compensates
made me a believer. I just keep showing
has too many bells and whistles for just
viewer. Lots of bells & whistles but I
keep the ISO below 400 Even above an
seems routinely priced below $250, the TZ5 is
move it to below the lens.
ISO 200 or below. They become unacceptable at
ready for a belt case or the need
that has a belt clip. but this is
carry in a belt pouch without banging into
keeps on his belt loop in a Lowepro
pack through the belt velcro and love it.
it to your belt like another cell phone
sat on my belt. Worked well, allowed for
case on my belt.. or in my purse.
on the test bench so I won't add
extra star to benefit the doubt. Help other
a nice side benefit. Probably has the best
read the manual beofre you write reviews.
By D. J. Bergsagel ""bergy"" (Roswell, GA) -
deep dives, but besides that, I am very
you
documents/menus got besides instruciton menu? (I saw
you
documents/menus got besides instruciton menu? (I saw
one is PERFECT! Besides meeting that criteria it
great stabilization (the best I've ever seen) ,
to use. And best yet, the cost was
great wide angle. best small camera on the
shots were at best just okay. Many seem
was watching for best price and bingo, one
here put it best when he wrote, ""If
functioningcamera, it's best to just go out
light blubs its best to use the semi-manual
at the local Best Buy, but I attributed
zoom, iA mode best for outdoor pics-and it
Thanks so much, best camera I have ever
I did my best to take quality pictures,
of
camera...many my best photos are just snapped
One of my best buys in a camera
is still my best choice yet. Since my
HD video recording, best screen resolution.
Exactly as reviewed, best camera I have ever
Panasonic improved T4. best compact camera. I've ever
for a the best camera on the market
is absolutely the best point and shoot camera
extra battery). The best part is it has
camera but the best price I could find
shopping, but the best is the camera itself.
by far the best i have use so
to get the best results. The photos have
This has the best LCD I have seen,
Probably has the best lens on any point-and-shoot
TZ5 has the best features of all (nice
camera has the best lens in the industry
it is the best compact camera in earth
this is the best (at least when I
think is the best one avaliable in this
Camera is the best Camera I buy it
It is the best compact digital camera I
DMC-TZ5 is the best yet.
system is the best automatic system I have
camera.This is the best in the market.
camera is the best of them all. Sure,
overall is the best blend of price and
DMC-TX5 is the best I have ever used.
otherwise) is the best I've seen in any
This is the best travel super-zoomcamera on
think it's the best camera around; it isn't.
price. It's the best camera on the market
brainer. It's the best camera for your mom,
say it's the best value camera in the
"One of The Best Camera's In This Range,
one of the best accessoriesa father of
best of the best as all the reviews
one of the best out there. It works
consistentlypick the best settings. The major shortcomings
camera... possibly the best in its category so
It's probably the best that
point-and-shoot approximatesthe
and simple, the best part being 2 scene
it was the best choice for me. Help
camera was the best trade-off short of a
camera with the best zoom I could get.
give you the best picture no matter the
over the TZ3. Best feature of the camera
camera and visiting Best Buy. I have an
but controlled well. Best I've had on a
whatever setting works best in your lighting environment.
movie viewing works best with QuickTime.
camera. Fantastic zoom. Best feature is ""wide angle.""
It is the best! We took in on
Its the best, August 30, 2008
is not the best, but acceptable.
to be the best--indoor photos can tend to
is not the best. If your outside and
look and I bet a lot would purchase
big a little bet, but I would recommend
to find a better zoom. Trust me. And
won't find a better quality camera with as
can find a better camera.
couldn't find a better camera that has all
NOT FIND A BETTER SMALL DIGITAL CAMERA. THE
allows for a better build and higher quality,
camera gives a better result than using the
can't imagine a better camera in this price
to put a better mic in this camera?
video also) are better than the FX50 mainly
it would be better if it had more
so much better better than the other one
is a bit better in this regard), but
great features camera better is to make each
Great Camera, better price, January 20, 2009
I get consistently better snapshots than those with
made it even better with 9MP, HD movie
What's
environments. even better is that you can
TZ5 zoom even better (if that's possible).
recharge battery. Far better than any of the
compact size for better low-light pics. Help other
that will get better the more I get
big man hands better since it's not super
renders sparkling images, better in some respects than
The battery is better than the impression you'd
this camera is better than most I've used.
I like it better than my Canon S5
grainy -- much better than my previous Canon
does a much better job of exposing the
the Canons, much better than the Fuji. So
TZ5 did much better than expected in low
A KEEPER. Much better than the previous Canon
and shoot, much better flash than any of
get so much better color on sunsets using
is so much better better than the other
it was much better then this one (6
Lumix is no better than any other compact
there is no better camera. And if you
picture if not better in most lighting situations.
great if not better than the TZ3.
one stood out better than the rest. This
wants to produce better It
photography. has enough
lighter, and produces better looking pictures; too bad
The FZ18 shot better with lower light and
zoom is significantly better than you find in
is too slow(well, better than TZ3 which can't
though, but still better than anything else under
camera may take better pictures than this under
and this takes better interior shots than the
which was taking better images. My first impressions
by far the better picture taker. With the
Believe me, the better picture could be caught
zoom number"" the better in almost all cases.
but I think better than my prior Canon
pictures is way better than its Help
competitors.
and its way better than slugging around a
that was way better than any of the
the Canon. While better for larger hands, the
fill flash works better than expected. The light
there is a better, p
pocket-sized oint 'n shoot
Could be better, July 1, 2008
is only marginally better, the metering and ease
they were slightly better, but, a
unfortunately lot
make movies even better.
semi-pro. Went FZ30, better. Went FZ50 and it
have said it better. Friends wondered if I'd
photos aren't much better. Blurry, grainy, lacking in
use is significantly better. The only way to
color (green) appearing between colors/in the border between
colors/in the border between shade and sunny parts
is the delay between pressing the button to
those are difference between a large camera and
its the difference between getting a shot framed
the primary differences between the TZ4 (comes with
playback to distinguish between what is a still
startup, short duration between photos, & fast continuous
A perceptible pause between hitting the shutter and
on and quick between pictures - especially if
Scene1 and Scene2 between the Photo mode and
quick recovery time between pictures, and great looking
2 seconds, time between flash photos 6 seconds.
8 seconds. Time between photos 2 seconds, time
a purported 720p! Beware you will need a
is so poor. Beware!
goes above and beyond for its price point
Many were blurred beyond usability. The color was
only one day beyond the expected delivery. This
large LCD extends beyond the frame of the
this camera is beyond frustrating. For once I
pictures turned out beyond horrible. Out of the
waste. This Panasonic, beyond having an amazing zoom
The light reaches beyond 12 feet, which is
you can't record beyond 12 minutes (or so)
I am more biased. But honestly, I will
lug around a big camera. The cons are
need from a big digital camera is in
This is a big reason for the delays
This is a big upgrade from her 2mp
it is a big one, is that the
zoom is a big plus consideringthat I
movie is a big plus.
it is a big plus to be able
a minumum. A big bang for the buck
I'm not a big ""all auto"" shooter, but
and not a big issue unless you do
camera with a big zoom lens. I have
compact with a big LCD display, it looked
is not as big as some reviewers make
fits the bill big time, for feel, design,
have autofocus, but BIG FLAW on this camera
for this camera. Big zoom, small footprint. Video..
intuitive. I have big hands and the camera
comment on how big it is. (The LCD
LCD screen is big and bright. And its
""size"", yes its big a little bet, but
it fits my big man hands better since
but yet offers big zoom, wide angle, 3""
be ware: one big error appear in sunset
options, ergonomic.... really big gadget for your life...
trade in that big camera bag for the
This is the big of
disappointment the camera.
any of the big retailers, by a large
is superb. The big Lcd screen is fantastic,
but some video. Big hassle to run out
them. They were big and heavy and shot
them on your big screen LCD TV. Although
(10x) Optical Zoom, big 3 inch LCD screen,
good, not too big, suggested upgrade from a
it was too big, heavy and complex for
video.
high-definition My big-screen LCD will really allow
I wanted a big-zoom camera with a relatively
screen is very big. I've had lots of
camera is alot bigger and a little bit
the camera is bigger than most point and
is it is bigger than other similar cameras;
It
configurable. is bigger and not so easy
camera. It is bigger than I would have
compact. While its bigger than your standard compact
is a little bigger than other pocket cameras,
shoots, it was bigger than I expected, but
is the single biggest issue I have with
is absolutely the biggest downfall of the camera.
exactly fits my bill for size and perfomance.
to fit the bill so decided to give
TZ5 fits the bill big time, for feel,
By Donna J. Billingsley (
""logcreek""Colorado Springs, Colorado
best price and bingo, one day, there it
see that lovely bird you only have 3
take pictures of birds and wildlife from faraway.
lot of beautiful birds, but i missed literally
a name and birthdate! Probably so you can
This was a birthday present for my girlfriend.
at my son's birthday which can't be replaced.
for my daughter's birthday. I'm a serious amateur
girlfriend for her birthday. She likes to take
for my wife's birthday. I decided to wait
By Bruno J. Bischoff - See all my
By J. L. Bishop (Bucks County,PA) - See
can be a bit slow in some modes,
TZ5, did a bit of research and bought
it is a bit hard to see in
but is a bit bulky when you don't
focus is a bit on the slow side
It is a bit more bulky than most
(TZ5 is a bit better in this regard),
camera is a bit heavy for its size.
feel it a bit in
""unbalanced"" my hand.
and it's a bit weighty for a compact
is just a bit smaller, but acceptable Help
After quite a bit of research I chose
did quite a bit of research and narrowed
wanted something a bit smaller. I selected this
to understand a bit about photographyto get
TZ5 was a bit of an over-kill for
pictures were a bit grainy -- much better
had a good bit of noise in it.
and a little bit bulky but it has
handling. a little bit poor wide angle.."
It's a little bit larger than the older
is a little bit loud. Help other customers
set some software bit in each image that
matte finish. The bit of rubber on the
feature quite a bit. The camera is almost
it quite a bit.
buy a little bit. For someone who's looking
have versions for bith Macintosh and Windows.
that the sound bitrate on the videos is
and the attractive black body. It's not your
LCD
performance, has black bar at the bottom
another sexy little black number. But went with
cheaper than the black for some reason--if you
is the best blend of price and performance
is a perfect blend of features and performance
has been a blessing. Also the video I
SD870. The Canon blew it away time after
where it really blew me away was in
The slide show blew me away the first
easy to accidentally block the microphone while holding
a very compact block (smaller than a deck
very easy to block. Next purchase will be
hand on, easily blocked by your fingers, they
noticeable if you blow up the image to
hazy, a breeze blowing so the flowers were
and I am blown away by the difference
simply, I am blown away by the handling
life, this Lumix blows the Canon out of
that this Lumix blows me away in how
with incandescent light blubs its best to use
sometimes has a blue line across it. Help
I like the blue color finish on the
I like the blue body also, the look
(I purchased the blue finish)and easy to use.
colors (I chose blue, and am very happy
balance out the blue, my underwaterphotos are
produces washed-out, flat, bluish pictures.
get a little blur with the Canon. For
NO BLUR; NO BLUR (not a typo -
with ABSOLUTELY NO BLUR; an extremely intelligent automatic
NO BLUR; NO BLUR; NO BLUR (not a
direct sun; NO BLUR; NO BLUR; NO BLUR
distance to avoid bluring unless you have very
you will get blurred picture.
terrible. Many were blurred beyond usability. The color
while shooting video, blurring everything.This is more
cause some temporary blurring, but whatever, it's a
to see a blurry shot or one with
same pictures and blurry at that. They are
are almost never blurry at lower ISO's. I
not taken one blurry picture yet at either
tends to shoot blurry images, and images with
you get some blurry passages as it tries
easier to take blurry pictures with the Lumix
few that were blurry and I had thought
they are all blurry, as if I had
aren't much better. Blurry, grainy, lacking in color
with noise or blurry. Trying to use the
hands and pins blurry. The pictures are too
turn out somewhat blurry. Other than that its
His pictures very blurry. Mine very good. Video
to Amazon to Bob's camera and visiting Best
Ricky Bobby ""Ricky Bobby"" (San Jose, CA) -
like rock, faces, bodies and so on. This
like the blue body also, the look is
this camera. Compact body (fits in pocket nicely),
Pro: Leica lens, body design (good feel and
tote. The metal body feels solid, but as
great camera. The body is constructedof aluminum
finish on the body even.
such a small body!
the attractive black body. It's not your average
in a compact body. It still fits in
in a compact body. Features wise, no complaints.
has a metal body. The camera is not
such a small body. The 3 inch LCD
a relatively small body. The choice came down
conditions, I can boldly say that this product
Además es muy bonita y su pantalla LCD
is a complete bonus for me. Help other
As an added bonus, the camera has a
video was a bonus. Help other customers find
are an added bonus. It's nice to have
Lumix. The instruction book reads like s"
& read the booklet myself so that I
video of Pat Boone at the San Diego
(with music to boot) is great to show
between colors/in the border between shade and sunny
very flat and boring, even in ""vivid"" color
en route in Boston, and KLM lost all
camera replaced 2x, both times because the lens
and TZ5K and both have been very satisfactory.
and microphone are both located in places easily
a daily basis, both up and down. Since
found to be both Excellent and pocketable.
the Lumix cameras. Both Lumix cameras, the TZ5
just in case. Both of these I picked
buttons and dials. Both of us are always
that will do both video and stills. Help
that will do both video and stills. Help
to use. Has both capability
point-and-shoot (been using
wife's SD870 IS; both inside the house and
(I tested it both ways), even if you
Panasonic DMC LZ2. Both purchases were because I
owned dozens of both high-end SLRs & Digital
high quality of both camera, features and photo
ended up returning both the TZ5 & the
of the software both deny any support responsibility.
silhouette. And they both did a great job
I went through both batteries in 4 hours
Fuji that were both inferior to this. This
TZ3 a year. Both are good; the LCD
it. I didnt bother with the included software
bar at the bottom that reduced the size
will never use. Bottom line is this.
next. I almost bought the Canon A590, but
pre-orderedand also bought a 16Gb SDHC card.
$6 each. Also bought Hoodman Raw 16Gig card
free S/H. Also bought another reviewers suggestion for
I have always bought Canon digital cameras but
up $300 and bought the TZ5. It can't
Panasonic camera and bought from Amazon. The pictures
W90 camera and bought this last month. I
this camera and bought one. After seeing his
at photography and bought this camera for use
of research and bought one for myself.
camera. I first bought a Canon Rebel SLR
well. I had bought an extra battery, but
Minolta, but he bought a TZ5 for my
lost. :-) I bought it because I read
years ago I bought my Mom a TZ1
amazing. Although I bought two backup batteries, I
wife and I bought this just before a
non-full battery. I bought one of the non-Panasonic
1020, but I bought the Panasonic because:
great buy. I bought for $230.00 For all
with cameras. I bought this camera for my
(I don't). I bought an 8GB Sandisk SDHC
really good. I bought the camera largely based
been great. I bought it as a Christmas
found great. I bought this one because of
me happy I bought it. My wife loves
I have. I bought a first one (blue)
return it. I bought a PowerShot G9 instead,
shooting modes. I bought this camera to go
weeks now. I bought it as a replacement
this page. I bought it just because I
great pictures....UntilI bought the Lumix. I looked
Price Point; I bought this from AMAZON and
the price. I bought this for the wide
card reader. I bought the following reader since
initial reason I bought TZ5 is the 10X
miss shots. I bought 2 spare batteries with
it. So I bought it. How bad could
camera that I bought one for each of
case that I bought for it. It is
fact that I bought one myself. The HD
trepidation that I bought this camera. Haven't completely
great too. I bought this to do my
this when I bought it, but after using
least when I bought it in June 2008).
I wish I'd bought the Lumix FZ28 (because
and love it. Bought the car charger for
wow, wow! Just bought this today at B
since 2004 She bought the Lumix to specifically
Canon Rebel SLR bought thought it was too
years now, so bought the TZ5 for my
ease of use. Bought it to take on
there it was. Bought through Amazon free S/H.
over 20 years. Bought this to replace an
so it gets bounced and exposed to all
out of the box and got over 3
out of the box without flipping through pages
out of the box might not be perfect.
out of the box in iA (intelligent autofocus)
out of the box without reading anything. The
out of the box and the pics are
out of the box and am continuing to
I opened the box and p
immediately ut the
online store. The box itself is not sealed
online store. The box itself is not sealed
out of the box, with little learning curve.
out of the box, but still give me
Extreme III card, BoxWave screen protector, Case LOGIC
angle camera and boy does it make a
and HD videocam. Boy am I happy I
and ability to bracket shots, but with 3x
really a no brainer. It's the best camera
stuck with another brand (which I won't name
store. The Leica brand on the lens certainly
be purchasing this brand of camera again due
wanted a well-known brand with all the features
stuck with that brand. What's great about the
step above the branded-lenses that come with most
3MBps (MegaBytes). Other brands offered some competition in
photos. Other popular brands like Canon, Casio, and
Paiva"" (Ituiutaba, MG Brazil) - See all my
de janeiro, rj Brazil) - See all my
stop...here is my breakdown in order of most
is a deal breaker for me. I did
as a deal breaker. The most interesting discussion
was the deal breaker. Sorry Panasonic - I
closest thing without breaking the budget.
until this one breaks. Help other customers find
were moving quickly), breathtaking scenic views, and some
to take some breathtaking photos of the snow-capped
camera. It takes breathtaking photos from macro (up
& hazy, a breeze blowing so the flowers
It is a breeze to use with a
focusing is a breeze compared to most P&S
photo, it's a breeze to use. We have
great camera breif review, May 15, 2009
the Sony DSC bridge camera and I thought
there is a bright With
background. the Canon
zoom lens and bright lcd display this camera
Panasonic. Colors are bright and clear. Is a
a real beauty, bright and clear even in
Reports), travel feature, bright screen even in indoors;
see, even in bright sunlight. I live in
time even in bright sunlight. Good thing you
(same issue in bright or dim light). But
an issue in bright light. 2A perceptible
to see in bright sun.
viewer when in bright daylight. But to be
outdoors, low light, bright light, flash, no flash,
see in the bright sunshine
on (set to bright mode). Once you learn
only OK under bright daylight.
a subject under bright cloudy skies, even while
pictures are very bright in places and very
The day was bright & hazy, a breeze
is crisp and bright, and is very easy
flash is too bright, but by the second
average outdoors under bright, sun-lit conditions as well
day is very bright, you can adjust the
is big and bright. And its easier to
auto mode, a bright/large LCD, a zoomable video
rocks, the flash brightens the whole room, and
underwaterphotos are brighter, and more colorful than
f100fd has the brightest indoor images of all,
even on the brightest setting, the screen washes
adjusts
automatically in brightness according to your environment.
max zoom is brilliant and is a very
the default settings. Brilliant colors, amazing detail -
selection feature, the brilliant LCD and the jewel-like
Leica lens are brilliant, wonderful colors, good compensation
Low-light photos are brilliant. Isn't Help
technology wonderful?!!?!!
viewing screen is brilliant. The images taken with
folks, you can't bring it home from the
if
photographer; I bring home a less than
issues that some bring up about noise in
Also lets you bring in the faces and
!! It really brings those far away objects
By john (Kamloops, British Columbia Canada) - See
opting for a broader focal distance. For example,
The LCD is broght and the resolution is
to our poor, broken Photosmartcamera. the
Unfortunately,
back, with this broken the camera is essentially
By Neil F. Brosnahan ""Neil"" (Kauai, HI) -
Sony camera, that brother-in law had at a
good and quickly brought in with the great
primary feature that brought me to Panasonic and
far way views brought close with amazing resolution.
By Ms. S. Brown (san francisco, ca) -
a yellow or brownish haze. Generally, colors were
mild bumps and bruises. It's not that compact,
(which was admittedly brutal with rocks and sand)
bang for the buck w/out question. It was
the few extra bucks on the TZ5 .
shell out the bucks for a DSLR.
save a few bucks, that may be the
without breaking the budget.
Muy pero muy buena camara digital compacta, lo
Even my photo buff daughter is impressed. The
By Jon B. Buffington ""Sharp Shooter"" (Portland, OR)
who are photographer buffs like the lens. Picture
the horse & buggy was also taken effortlessly
for a better build and higher quality, in
accessory. The camera build quality is good, durable
and the camera's build quality and size. I
lens, the good build quality and materials, and
this camera, the build is awesome, the 10x
I loved the build quality, zoom, features, size,
one final thing...the build quality is superb. Everything
a lot of buildings and often use the
take pictures of buildings and landscapes and the
architectualdetails of buildings.
the lens and built in features of this
def movie camera built in which activates with
camera have more built in useful features than
choosing from the built in settings is wonderful.
light given the built in flash.
camera is solidly built, with a metal construction
camera is well built, easy to use, has
is really well built, but the tripod socket
superb, although the built-in could
microphone be a
compact, and well built. The TZ5 seem to
and feels well built. It is easy to
to the light bulb icon for lighting.
incandescent
but it does bulge my pocket out enough
features without the bulk or the price, so
its size and bulk. I have excellent pictures
wants flexibility without bulk. I am using a
lot heavier and bulkier than I thought it
compared to my bulkier old Canon S2IS: less
is a bit bulky when you don't want
a little bit bulky but it has 10
for a less bulky camera that I can
a bit more bulky than most compacts, but
since it's to bulky to fit inside a
camera. Not too bulky to carry around and
camera, it was bulky and it was only
have an old, bulky, Olympus digital camera and
camera, but too bulky, cumbersome,and has too
seemed a little bulky. The
Nevertheless, Lowenpro case
but that wasn't bulky. I wanted to get
Reisner ""Rich, Ski bum"" (Fayston, VT) - See
many years of bumming off of other friends
easily if you bump it.
is not easily bumped to the wrong setting
at 400 So bumping up the ISO to
up to mild bumps and bruises. It's not
35mm and a bunch of lenses. I have
By Scott D Burland ""Scott"" - See all
3:2, and 16:9), burst mode, and color mode
older one and burst mode is not so
scene selector and burst shooting.
has a good burst feature and is easy
pictures in Hi-Speed Burst mode
mode, or High Burst scene mode,
can do normal burst shooting of any camera
the high speed burst mode to shoot short
a High speed burst mode that takes 2
settings, and the burst feature, which allows you
much is the burst mode. It takes a
ever owned. The burst feature has severe lag
a train or bus or car far
window...with
By Joseph T. Busciglio ""Sicilian Chemist"" (Bradenton,FL,
seller to do business with.
started my Ebay business and am using the
with me on business travel and on daily
that
recommended our business purchase one for on-the-job
in this photography business with the full 35mm
really is the business! I'm now happy I've
i love the bust action photos you can
by Panasonic. The bust purchase I have ever
and for $179, but when the order was
the Fuji , but I am really happy
full control - but that's not what this
decent shot - but iA mode does all
video taking - but the memory card will
know yet - but it's cool!
is rated 1000mAh but (like
aftermarket's mine) are
the stylus 1020, but I bought the Panasonic
up to 15, but that's not so important.
limited to 2GB, but you can save multiple
PLUS)They are 800mh but still a got deal
the Canon A590, but the 5+ second flash
annoyances,I'll admit. But they do keep me
days and all but 3 were o
mis-exposed r
video capability all but eliminates the need for
visible in all but direct sunlight.
resolution is amazing but only a 4 star.
with wide angle but I also wanted more
maybe they aren't... but the menus are crazy.
you have autofocus, but BIG FLAW on this
is not bad, but not fantastic. But since
not too bad, but annoying and simple to
an extra battery, but never needed to use
hard to beat, but for movies it's unacceptable
pictures are beautiful, but indoor low light condition
a camera before, but this is the first
not the best, but acceptable.
a little bet, but I would recommend it
am more biased. But honestly, I will have
of beautiful birds, but i missed literally 60%
some temporary blurring, but whatever, it's a photo
of the box, but still give me a
is too bright, but by the second picture
really well built, but the tripod socket is
little bit bulky but it has 10 optical
local Best Buy, but I attributed that to
have a camcorder but I never use it
a good camcorder, but it does provide good
your HD camcorder, but its certainly good enough
purchasing a camera but with 9.1 Megapixels,this
a great camera but the best price I
a great camera but I returned it before
a great camera but I returned it before
Great Camera But Very Fragile, April 30,
little pocket camera but only had a 3X
an SLR camera but a good zoom this
buy this camera but the pictures are amazing!
a ""pocket"" camera, but its added features gives
(P&S) (good camera, but xD) with TZ3K (black),
a decent camera, but I would have spent
last digital camera, but don't even miss it
a great camera, but too bulky, cumbersome,and
my last camera, but that is nonexistentwith
Nice camera, but a little heavier than
one other camera, but I really enjoy the
about the camera, but I'm having problems with
wanted this camera, but it has been one
using this camera, but I really like it
HAVE a camera. But my father is a
a compact camera. But all in all, I've
a sturdy camera. But I haven't noticed either
like this camera. But I had to return
Canon digital cameras but was enticed by the
purchased other cameras but returned them until I
lens reflex cameras but I wanted something small
with compact cameras, but I was able to
were horrible cameras, but had a long zoom
other pocket cameras, but that is perfectly acceptable
been wonderful cameras, but their major for
shortcomings
decent quality cameras. But you won't find a
and like Canon, but this Lumix has made
or flash card, but you can purchase these
GB SDHC card. But the video I have
easy to carry, but rewards me with great
Rezo 30 case, but no room to spare.)
be the case, but then, it wouldn't be
DSLR by choice, but I try to carry
sort of chunky but will ft into a
under different circumstances,but the intelligent auto setting
a belt clip. but this is still 100
not lock closed but only snaps shut), which
than most compacts, but that's the tradeoff for
by side comparisons but what I can say
(TV and computer), but not so much on
to a computer, but obviously that really isn't
its manual controls), but the TZ5 meets most
full manual controls, but the TZ5 lived up
few manual controls... but automatic modes and scenes
that are cool but I haven't gone through
high byte count but it is easily reduced
in bright daylight. But to be honest those
for 3-Jan days, but I do carry a
(also cuter design, but who really cares?).
auto mode details), but I can't seem to
5MP compact digital, but I never expected this
not completely disappointed but I may have continued
to that discussion. But I'm a pretty demanding
from a distance but the camera is still
and barrel distortion, but it's not as bad
for deep dives, but besides that, I am
as a DLSR, but just something to keep
is a DSLR, but I keep a point&shoot
sharp as DSLR, but I think better than
as the DSLR, but I didnt expect it
not fast enough but having said that I
not for everyone, but I still highly recommend
than I expected, but still fits in a
heavier than expected, but not too heavy. It
no camera expert, but this thing takes amazing
than the F100fd, but the overall picture tone
isn't exactly fast but I think that's a
not so fast but I'm sure it was
video recording feature but with only mono sound.
the nice features but unaware the picture quality
quality and features, but that wasn't bulky. I
all the features, but my wife is concerned
taken a few but they are wonderful. There
put my finger. But the audio of most
use the flash, but assume performancewould be
a ""sharpening""function, but it doesn't actually make
in all functions but camera anti s
shake(imagetabilization)
all the functions, but again, I've been impressed
on the FX5 but was watching for best
at first glance, but the design and software
switches (thank god), but the Menu system is,
is also good but i preferred this one
is pretty good but I prefer to use
not as good, but i think if I
were generally good, but not exceptional.
is generally good, but allow me to clear
life is good, but this camera, including video
exposure is good, but I do use the
video is good, but seems to have trouble
is pretty good, but it has its set
Very good, but some minor flaws that
get kinda grainy, but that's just standard fair.
a little grainy. But after having some developed
feature for granted but my prior camera (Canon
screen is great, but does get difficult to
they look great, but when I transfer the
it works great, but don't expect it to
playback is great. But there are two shortcomings
A LITTLE HEAVY, BUT IT'S COMPACT AND FITS
and that helped but it still isn't perfect.
this camera holds, but here are some key
new menu icons but the Lumix is fairly
of the imagination, but I take a lot
can easily improve but they didn't.
pretty creative individual, but this camera makes my
aperture, and ISO, but is easy enough to
I bought it, but after using the camera
and LOVE it, but the girth of a
in the lab), but looks a lot more
some ridiculous level, but I hardly ever use
higher ISO levels, but not as good as
or dim light). But it is a bit
would have liked, but the trade off for
reach is limited, but where it really blew
not THAT long, but the lag is noticeable
only 1000 mAh, but it lasts me about
in the manual), but the pictures are clear.
important to me but may be help to
problem for me, but if you are upgrading
balance is mediocre, but using a custom white
that I mentioned, but unless you are really
drop his Minolta, but he bought a TZ5
auto ISO mode, but the
unfortunately lowest option
in this mode, but to make the most
only three modes, but within each mode there
of ""scene"" modes. But on the whole, the
audio sounding muffled but might not realize the
is very nice but to me it did
Very nice but one noticeable flaw., December
at
photographing night. But it does focus well.
shirt pocket NO! but your jacket or trouser
shots had noise, but still not bad for
coming out now, but I didn't mind that
little black number. But went with this as
and battery obviously, but it's a great feature
online very often but now I will! Thanks
mode it's ok, but then you forget to
Canon. It's okay but not great.
Video is okay, but don't expect digi-cam results
to try out, but I'm sure I'll be
good outdoors, but difficult to get nice
nice images outdoors, but does not perform well
sealed by pana but by their store sticker.
sealed by pana but by their store sticker.
great on paper, but it fails. since my
another cell phone but VERY well protected. Does
for family photograhy, but after cutting through all
highly skilled photographer but I'm getting high
exceptionally
no professional photographer, but I thought about it,
casual type photographersbut we take a ton
takes excellent photos, but is a bit bulky
takes great photos, but is too cumbersomto
takes great photos, but it's just wearing down.
l
professionalooking photos, but wanted a small camera
takes quality photos, but I'm quite disappointedin
of the photos, but I find the quality
of the photos, but I will not be
high quality pics but doesn't want to lug
in every picture, but the automatic red eye
in the picture, but after about 2 seconds
for cropping pictures, but otherwise it's not very
ton of pictures, but I'm not a pro
take quality pictures, but in the end the
job with pictures, but it only had a
a large pocket but it is rather heavy
in your pocket but barely. The only draw
in my pocket, but it does bulge my
in my pocket, but yet offers big zoom,
to like but
point-and-shoots, I got this one
Flash is powerful, but controlled well. Best I've
jeans pocket probably, but will easily fit in
made the purchase. But one feature I miss
for this purpose, but as long as I
Good picture quality but only in great lighting
that's
""amphipod"" rainproof, but not padded. It's mostly
has fully recycled, but your color balance and
in this regard), but the Sony Video, WOW!!!
or SLR replacement, but a good stand-by when
with amazing resolution. But because of the superior
called expert reviewers, but decided to purchase the
of negative reviews, but I was actually impressed
in other reviews, but in my hands the
of product reviews, but this one compels me
more to say, but I don't think too
previous Canon SD450, but not near as good
heavy per se, but it feels substantial.The
quick (10 sec) but works well and is
or 30 seconds but literally (if you don't
with manual settings, but the auto setting performs
in the shadows. But as with most point
point and shoot), but ultimately the VERY poor
""all auto"" shooter, but the TZ5's face detection
good comparative shopping, but the best is the
for low-light shots, but in my testing I've
the largish side, but still compact enough to
a digital SLR, but has many of the
get an SLR. But if you are looking
a bit smaller, but acceptable Help other customers
a lot smaller, but still had good image
body feels solid, but as a result, it's
or Sony SR12) but chose the TZ5 because
- not stellar but not bad.
Great stills but awful video, May 5,
shooting, mostly stills but some video. Big hassle
shoot family stuff but sometimes,as on this
normally (artsy stuff) but i can't carry around
size -- substantial, but fits in a shirt
Panasonic tech support. But what happens when someone
I knew that but i didn't care because
help prevent that but that is probably due
can't see them. But this camera has a
recorders out there), but decided that would be
cameras out there, but then again, they don't
what causes this, but it does happen. There
to fix this, but i have yet to
don't recommend this, but it does serve as
low light though, but still better than anything
a long time, but after reviewing the price
at one time, but we've had up to
a short time, but my mom has had
to use too, but has
unfortunately few manual
and around town, but also on vacation where
for handheld tripods but works for full
conventional
the gyro types, but vertical pictures are display
isn't an ultracompact but it is not as
easy to use but capable of close-ups (which
easy to use but still has a lot
intuitive to use but the users manual is
intuitive to use, but when I first got
easy to use, but also has the range
easy to use, but also has lots of
I'll never used, but the TZ5 was the
a DSLR user, but at times when u
camera. Really user-friendly. But since I need more
a new version. But there was a second
are display vertically but the camera in horizontal
a dedicated vidcam, but this IS a ""P&S"".
zoom, high-def video). But I ended up returning
with good video, but great photos. I have
the hi-def video, but when i wanted to
shooting home video, but I find a good
a seperate viewfinder but can live without. Shipped
no optical viewfinder, but the display screen is
with little warning, but 300 pics is pretty
a few weeks but reviews started popping up
doesn't work well. But you can select fixed
bells & whistles but I haven't had it
no idea why, but if today's price is
for my wife, but a large zoom for
not thrilled with but works with my other
settings didn't work, but I was able to
system does work, but still not enough, most
use I would but for general family use
over the years but Panasonic has outdone themselves
over the years, but wanted something that would
not used yet but I would Highly Recommend
this camera yet, but from what I can
its featueres yet, but this panasonic lumix meets
its paces yet, but one feature has re"
them all yet. But for the amateur photographer,
Nice Zoom but Still shutter lag is
an awesome zoom, but is still a small,
as you zoom. But the ability to zoom
were slightly better, but, a
unfortunately lot worse
my compact Canon, but, a lot more lens
a compact camera. But... indoors, outdoors, low light,
I shot a butterfly fluttering around, with the
First, the ""flash"" button is not apparent to
system and 5 button navigation
have preferred a button rather than having to
down the advance button should you
fast-forward through
is a e.zoom button that is very tiny.
Has an E.Zoom button that will take you
A quick menu button is great for on-the-fly
- Picture review button has changed from the
you click the button for your picture and
between pressing the button to take a picture
you understand what button to use doesn't require
pressing the wrong button by accident when trying
say, ""Press the button"". It has a removable
accidentallypushed a button. The camera also fits
- Quick menu button. Comes in quite handy
and central menu/enter button. There are two scene
hit the On button.
down the shutter button.
hold down the button. It also has a
press the wrong button.
press the wrong button.
the 4 directional buttons and central b
menu/enter utton.
menu and navigation buttons right next to where
awkward positioning of buttons and dials. Both of
(or even b
multifunctioned uttons) on other cameras make
through using menu buttons. She found that difficult
no further and buy the PANASONICTZ5S! This
go out and buy one. For those who
so I can buy a spare and keep
willing to compromise, buy it, because it truly
photos in b
darkness..woulduy as a gift..worth the
1) I did buy two additional extended life
TV. I didn't buy a Panasonic camera for
so I don't buy another gadget just to
it an excellent buy thus far. Help other
A fantastic buy for the money, August
I'd ever FINALLY buy a camera. I researched
compact. User friendly. Buy it! Help other customers
best Camera I buy it
from me, I'd buy another the
Panasonic...maybe FX18
I would not buy it again. The camera
the item they buy a little bit. For
finally decided to buy my own camera. After
I decided to buy ...I looked at Canon,
I decided to buy o"
I decided to buy this one. I originally
I decided to buy this camera. Though I
was going to buy it I read an
originally going to buy the TZ3 for $249.99
You have to buy a high-speed SD memory
eventually have to buy a spare battery for
told her to buy a new chip and
little hesitant to buy this camera but the
while intending to buy another Sony. When I
was looking to buy a nice, easy to
which model to buy depends on your need
no need to buy this one. Help other
I need to buy a D-SLR with an
the option to buy in different colors (I
originally planned to buy the Olympus Stylus 1030SW,
Anyone want to buy a gently used camera?
because I usually buy Canons and wanted to
very thoughtful. Will buy more from them in
camera and would buy it again. Help other
camera, I would buy it again in a
Overall I would buy this camera again and
make sure you buy a spare though for
work with. Excellent buy! Help other customers find
the local Best Buy, but I attributed that
and visiting Best Buy. I have an old
A fairly good buy.
is a great buy. I bought for $230.00
finally decided to buy. My previous camera was
the one to buy.
note for new buyers: The battery does not
24 hrs after buying it her on Amazon
If you are buying this camera for it's
most likely be buying a new camera. Help
check Amazon before buying anything on-line. Help other
didn't consider before buying the camera. I'm particularly
I considered before buying the TZ5, and my
good research before buying this TZ5, at the
the reviews before buying and most people recommended
Panasonic TZ3 before buying this product, I was
with
experimented before buying this one.
But don't bother buying expedited shipping, it take
it, and consider buying the Lumix FX35 instead.
camera, I considered buying one of the new
shots. Plan on buying and carrying one or
recharged, I recommend buying a spare and keeping
My wishlist when buying a camera: size (must
this product before buying. After purchasing the product,
of my best buys in a camera for
this. I am by no means a camera
at times, amazed by the quality and value
am blown away by the handling and image
am blown away by the difference in quality
who are baffled by technology.This is camera
has it beat by a large margin. Help
on, easily blocked by your fingers, they should
too bright, but by the second picture it's
by pana but by their store sticker. it
by pana but by their store sticker. it
the wrong button by accident when trying to
for this camera by Panasonic and was fairly
in a class by itself. It is the
due to compression by amazon).
be
inadvertently covered by a finger.
video, easily covered by your finger while holding
of the criticisms by the so called expert
use a DSLR by choice, but I try
but was enticed by the zoom and technical
than compensated for by its versatility and quality.
was actually impressed by it. Maybe its because
I'll be impressed by them as well. A
It's IA is by far the best i
Ironically, that is by far the worst capture
and this is by far the better picture
photographs is limited by low light given the
quality is limited by low light.
that. Though limited by the software to 15
street scenes, lit by store signs and street
a film maker by trade, was also impressed
for the offer by Amazon. Badly missing a
product reviews offered by the Amazon customers. So
is not offset by the fact that on
they are organized by color, so check each
are far outweighed by the pros. Don't hesitate
a professional photographer by any stretch of the
takes a picture by itself) and the delay
rotate all pictures by hand.
rotate all pictures by hand.
will organize pictures by 1st, 2nd, 3rd day.
not a pro by any means. I wanted
The pictures produced by TZ3(which I also own)
is only readable by the panasonic software. If
SDHC, are recognized by the card reader. I
could be rectified by plugging the camera in
the big retailers, by a large less
margin...$100.00
preface my review by saying that I looked
it. The reviews by most other users have
is not sealed by pana but by their
is not sealed by pana but by their
comparing it shot by shot with my Canon
haven't done side by side comparisonsbut what
of these side by side comparisonson photo
great pictures simply by using the mode.
Auto/Intelligent
switch, that simply by press of a finger
and small size by the wight of it
pain and sometimes by the time you have
Don't be swayed by the favorable comments on
Don't be swayed by the favorable comments on
to those taken by my 2 Sony point
comes on top by far based on its
purchased the TZ3 by Panasonic. The bust purchase
movies it's unacceptable by any reasonable standard. Help
each setting unchanged by any other setting alteration.
easily covered up by your fingers if you're
excellent Youtube video by to
CameraLabs get you
red or yellow by the awful automatic white
have a high byte count but it is
it would be. C'mon guys, this thing has
C-740. The Olympus C-740 was a good camera
an Olympus Camedia C-740. The Olympus C-740 was
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with a component cable for HD viewing, movie
capture with component cable playback)
include an HDMI cable in the package. Most
through the USB cable is not possible. I
the proprietery USB cable)
aren't even composite cables - they're the standard
battery. No extra cables to recharge battery. Far
is that the cables provided aren't even composite
have to use cables, and connect it to
of those special cables. One complaint, however is
de
"TecnologÃ-a Excelente Calidad, October 28, 2008
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live in Southern California, so even though it
Olympus deciding to call it quits and our
mode, which is called ""IA"" for Intelligent Auto,
by the so called expert reviewers, but decided
TZ3. The so called HD video is not
set up something called Travel Date, which will
By Max A. Calvin (Tucson, AZ USA) -
Great little cam for the price, November
taken with this cam are very, very good.
Muy buena camara digital compacta, September 14,
pero muy buena camara digital compacta, lo mejor
IS A GREAT CAMARA EASY TO USE THE
bueno contar con cámaras de alta tecnologÃ-a y
awesome.I have a camcorder but I never use
enough like a camcorder also the focus is
that of a camcorder and can do so
I wanted a camcorder so
replacement I don't
enough"" camera and camcorder in one easy to
(Kodak DC290) and camcorder (Sony TRV-9) around in
get the Canon camcorder instead. I'm looking for
get the Canon camcorder instead. I'm looking for
of a digital camcorder because you can zoom
to grab high-definitioncamcorder video in the same
its because my camcorder at home is a
for a regular camcorder in a pinch. One
have a separate camcorder (unless you are taking
technology.My Sony camcorder can shoot in zero
need for that camcorder anymore with the Lumix.
out of this camcorder to friends and colleagues.
a back up camcorder for times when I
already own a camcorder) and the wide-angle (very
compared to a camcorder, handheld video is more
replace a good camcorder, but it does provide
from a good camcorder, so it's about as
replace your HD camcorder, but its certainly good
a decent 480i camcorder. It records in motion
an old canon camcorder. With kids, it needed
really cheap HD camcorder. every
Unfortunately one I
my Sony TRV-608 camcorder. I can plan this
them instead of camcorders. Pretty much the entire
and my camera came screwed up or I
body. The choice came down to the TZ5
the auto focus came On only after you
auto mode. I came to TZ5. It has
thing. What I came to realize is that,
Sony. When I came across this model I
Fair, and it came out very clear, including
mode) and it came out perfectly in focus.
the week it came out. Be advised the
for what it came from, the sound may
in low light came out on just the
nice if Panasonic came up with a simple
and every picture came out great. I took
purchase. The product came with all it said
it for repair came back and was able
so the shot came out crystal clear.
the 55mm that came with the camera, a
The charger that came with the camera requires
telephoto and they came out acceptably.The"
When the time came to replace our 5-year-old
was an Olympus Camedia C-740. The Olympus C-740
after my $450 camera was stolen. I can
of a 35mm camera film type shot. There
a minimum 9MP camera with maximum zoom and
to carry a camera on me all the
looking for a camera That I could zoom
market for a camera with wideangle zoom (28mm
looking for a camera that would give me
reasonable for a camera of this class, unlike
looking for a camera that fit in my
compact for a camera with a 10X optical
terrific for a camera at this price and
market for a camera to take on vacation
looking for a camera that was small enough
incredible for a camera of this price that
fantastic for a camera this size and the
expect from a camera like this. The 3""
to get a camera that I could not
to get a camera that was closer to
for getting a camera with a 10x zoom
to have a camera that would take nice
with having a camera she can with
point-and-shoot
mine in a camera bag with my canon
zoom in a camera like this. I have
buys in a camera for general use. My
would invent a camera of this class that
this is a camera I can actually carry
this is a camera I will use for
This is a camera that you can take
no means a camera person... in fact I
Badly missing a camera case. Must need a
I need a camera that I can pocket,
you need a camera where you look through
out of a camera such as this are
read on a camera reviews website that it
seen on a camera before, but this is
in purchasing a camera but with 9.1 Megapixels,
you see a camera that says ""3 optical
I wanted a camera that was lightweight and
I wanted a camera that was easy to
I wanted a camera that went down to
just wanted a camera that was easy to
I wanted a camera that was small enough
I wanted a camera that was quick enough
especially with a camera this size. not to
far more affordable camera that perfoms very nicely).
ows! This amazing camera makes my walks and
screen protector, and camera case at the same
first wide angle camera and boy does it
never seen another camera pack such a high
or for any camera for that matter. The
seen in any camera of this size and
shooting of any camera setting at about 2.5-3
Great all around camera with wide angle to
An Awesome Camera with an Awesome Feature
the novice beginner. Camera when you use the
so much, best camera I have ever had.
as reviewed, best camera I have ever owned.
it's the best camera around; it isn't. i
The best camera I've owned., September 2,
a the best camera on the market for
It's the best camera for your mom, grand
is the best Camera I buy it
It's the best camera on the market in
find a better camera that has all these
imagine a better camera in this price range.
in that big camera bag for the TZ5
wanted a big-zoom camera with a relatively small
Amazon to Bob's camera and visiting Best Buy.
Sony DSC bridge camera and I thought the
a less bulky camera that I can carry
all functions but camera anti s needs
shake(imagetabilization)
wanted a compact camera with a good range
want a compact camera with a big zoom
for a compact camera with lots of zoom
for a compact camera
the best compact camera in earth with every
a light compact camera that will still have
a more compact camera to carry with me.
the most compact camera with the most SLR-style
the most compact camera around that's more than
a small compact camera that was easy to
in the compact camera market. I wanted a
decide which compact camera to choose. First of
a really cool camera and I really like
for a different camera that was easier to
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have a digital camera that can zoom in/out
want a digital camera that they can carry
Picking a digital camera can be a frustrating
for a digital camera with okay sound. However,
Best Digital Camera I've Ever Had, July
a big digital camera is in this little
quality compact digital camera is much easier to
versatile compact digital camera on the market at
die-hard compact digital camera geek like myself, the
the compact digital camera range, there is no
best compact digital camera I have seen so
(relatively) compact digital camera fits comfortablyin a
only compact digital camera I've ever owned that
with every digital camera I've even used. So,
one excellent digital camera you will be happy
unusual for digital camera of this nature to
my last digital camera was a Fuji from
this little digital camera from Panasonic. Colors are
9.1 Megapixel digital camera is truly in a
a new digital camera so I thought I
a new digital camera as my Christmas present.
type of digital camera would be useful for
bulky, Olympus digital camera and we always manage
Any other digital camera and it would have
one other digital camera before, and it was/is
high quality digital camera that is capaple being
the second digital camera I've purchased. The first
camera. Second digital camera I have owned and
and shoot digital camera for years, and the
'n shoot digital camera with a 10x zoom
Lumix top digital camera in repair history (Consumer
the various digital camera sites. While they all
deciding which digital camera to choose. I wasn't
is an easy camera to work, and it
really an easy camera with a lot of
- ""Good enough"" camera and camcorder in one
a perfect everyday camera yet (at any price),
less than excellent camera I will hear of
a very excellent camera that is well constructed
was a fantastic camera and still takes great
with great features camera better is to make
good hiking field camera with excelent zoom capability.
Very Fine Camera and Fun Too!, May
is the first camera I have purhased one
is the first camera I've found to be
and near flawless camera export into 3DS Max!
The switch from camera mode to view mode
is a good camera and worth the price.
was a good camera when it was intr"
overall a good camera and one I would
Very good Camera in its Price Range,
is a great camera but I returned it
is a great camera but I returned it
is a great camera for daily use, and
all a great camera for the price.
is a great camera with great features. I
ONLY a great camera but the best price
is a great camera with 28mm wide angle
want a great camera that will do most
an already great camera and made it even
Overall Great Camera !! Especially for 10x
gave this great camera five stars
with small hands. Camera responds quickly. Menus are
be to have camera control when connected to
around a heavy camera and lenses? Help other
around a huge camera and lens. The various
technology.This is camera is very user friendly.
between a large camera and small one...so that
All the leading camera makers offer outstandingproducts
Incredible Little Camera - Not So Incredible
Very nice little camera indeed. I love the
The little camera that could, February 20,
recommendthis little camera to anyone that wants
A NICE LOOKING CAMERA AND EASY TO USE.
Panasonic Lumix Camera TZ5, June 25, 2008
another smaller Lumix camera so that may have
a great mid-size camera with a 10X zoom.
a dedicated movie camera if you are into
high def movie camera built in which activates
old 3.2 MP camera was dying so I
small 5 mp camera that did just an
luck and my camera came screwed up or
in college. My camera arrived in the mail
Just got my camera and I've been playing
friend liked my camera so much that he
cargo pocket. My camera choice has been influencing
fails. since my camera may be defective, or
happy with my camera that I bought one
get a new camera for the cost of
wanted a new camera so that we could
purchase a new camera for some time -
of the new camera verses the TZ3. I
such a nice camera fits in my purse!
wanted a nice camera to shoot pictures next
this brand of camera again due to durability
greater variety of camera shots. The TZ5 checked
zoom. My old camera was a 5x zoom
unlike my old camera which involved installing its
from an older camera you cannot use the
than my older camera that uses NiMH
rechargeable
is the only camera that offers such a
is the only camera I have found that
to carry our camera (Kodak DC290) and camcorder
buy a Panasonic camera for this purpose, but
for this Panasonic camera and bought from Amazon.
to a perfect camera I can think of,..
was the perfect camera for our needs. Good
great little pocket camera but only had a
little Panasonic pocket camera does everything that all
an small pocket camera which cou"
a mostly pocketable camera that packs a 10x
an easy-to-use camera
point-and-shoot with a lot of
has 15+ pre-set camera modes that really are
plus my previous camera was a Canon and
buy. My previous camera was Canon SD500 which
a great camera
price/performance and the size is
but my prior camera (Canon Digital Elph), did
a better quality camera with as many powerful
like a real camera and not a toy.
with the red camera icon) and move the
for a replacement camera for an old Canon
not a revolutionary camera and certainly not the
menu's-- feature rich camera in a very compact
not the right camera for you. I prefer
a more rugged camera would be good and
had the same camera and everyone thought it
bought this same camera a year ago for
third TZ series camera I've owned. Each has
'
thing...pointn shoot camera reviews usually give little
point and shoot camera for a reasonable price
point and shoot camera that would take decent
point and shoot camera I've ever owned. It's
point and shoot camera so I cannot compare
point and shoot camera everyone should have one.
point and shoot camera for the LED
money...Large
""Point and Shoot"" camera because it does all
a perfect sized camera to take anywhere. I
small digital slim camera to take with us
want an SLR camera but a good zoom
my canon slr camera (nothing sharp), and the
wanted a small camera with wide angle but
wanted a small camera I could keep with
for a small camera with the best zoom
Want a small camera that is easy to
such a small camera is great. The picture
wanted a small camera for still photos and
like any small camera the flash reach is
angle. best small camera on the market, and
one relatively small camera that is capable of
into a super-small camera then this shouldn't be
best travel super-zoom camera on the market in
been a superb camera for all of my
Case LOGIC TBC-3 camera bag
HD picture/low tech camera sound. It won't replace
is a terrific camera if you like a
was a terrific camera in it's day. It's
size - the camera is bigger than most
non-existent- the camera simply runs until it
non-existent- the camera simply runs until it
stinks about the camera is while it provides
everything about the camera aid to getting the
much about the camera is very good, this
inexpensiveaccessory. The camera build quality is good,
it again. The camera barely fits in it
organized and the camera is very easy to
DSC-V1) and the camera sometimes takes a second
down and the camera makes its first assumption
amazing and the camera is so small and
easy and the camera is great for distance
720p, and the camera is so small compared
Utah and the camera worked well in the
decent, and the camera seems to do pretty
sharper, and the camera does a much better
hands and the camera fits me well. I
clarity, and the camera picks up color, shadow,
enough as the camera operation was intuitive and
will be the camera I pur"
that because the camera is smaller than I
a bit. The camera is almost as quick
metal body. The camera is not heavy per
added bonus, the camera has a 720p HD
I bought the camera largely based on those
this broken the camera is essentially useless.
distance but the camera is still compact enough
vertically but the camera in horizontal position
a button. The camera also fits easily in
Lumix camera. The camera is GREAT! The picture
up. Carrying the camera everywhereallows me to
no complaints. The camera is easy to use
screen. Connecting the camera to view pictures on
to convince the camera what you want it
I dropped the camera from about 5-Apr feet
candlelight,etc.). The camera is not quite pocket
equestrian event. The camera is easy to use,
is exactly the camera I was looking for.
In fact, the camera can shoot about 33
auto-rotatefeature. The camera has an r
auto-rotate, ight?
very flimsy. The camera fell onto the ground
two for the camera to focus and then
and found the camera very responsive.The LCD
pictures from the camera to the computer? NOTHING
then give the camera to a complete newbie
from giving the camera a 5-star rating. Help
I got the camera in the mail a
I've had the camera for [about 2 weeks
I've had the camera for a couple of
have had the camera for a couple of
only had the camera a very short time.
your hand. The camera is Made in Japan
I handed the camera to my nephew to
and having the camera right next to me
you hold the camera steady, either on a
of Honor. The camera was set to Intelligent
- If the camera is not set to
Clearly if the camera has to revert to
made in the camera department.All was well
best is the camera itself. LUMIX TZ5 has
IS
requirements...this the camera for you...
this is the camera you want. It is
This is the camera you take along when
really like the camera for several it
reasons...first,
all, love the camera Help other customers find
them Loved the camera just as much as
setting makes the camera easy for beginners, just
mode makes the camera pretty much fool-proof. 23
many megapixels the camera has. Unless you need
next month. The camera was a snap to
and move the camera around to lock the
not moving the camera much, the camera will
camera much, the camera will continue to go
is not the camera for poster size enlargements,
they noticed the camera constantly trying to focus
functions of the camera will only work in
size of the camera allows for a better
format of the camera doesn't feel as comfortable
speed of the camera and its focusing is
top of the camera to a more convenient
back of the camera adjacent to the display.
side of the camera (so you'll need to
top of the camera where you usually put
centrepieceof the camera is the wonderfully sharp
feature of the camera is definitely the wide
top of the camera is in a good
feature of the camera I love is the
design of the camera - easy to figure
quality of the camera makes this a purchase
PC on the camera (you can set it
modes on the camera and tried to utilize
option on the camera every time I use
mode on the camera itself. This compares very
to operate the camera one handed.
mode or the camera will constantly be 'hunting'
zoom. Overall the camera performs well. I like
the pictures. The camera has lots of options
200 pictures. The camera looks good and feels
recomend placing the camera inside a jacket pocket
You plug the camera in the USB port,
to purchase the camera in the end mostly
I purchased the camera from amazon for a
definitely recommend the camera for its feature and
to replace the camera is not offset by
have replaced the camera with a Sony DSC-H50.
connectivityreports the camera as ""NO NAME"" which
I returned the camera and ordered a Canon
returning
contemplating the camera and getting one that
accidentallyrotated, the camera will not let you
2 seconds the camera removes
automatically them, no
sets
automatically the camera for low lighting etc.
myself setting the camera in ""iAuto"" mode most
your shot; the camera does the rest. I
I shoved the camera in my spaztic cats
particularlysince the camera manages to take good
its size, the Camera is heavier than expected,
is solid, the camera feels really solid in
and sometimes the camera (
overexposes issue with
are storing the camera in your pocket, its
is terrific. The camera is a nice comfortable
is that the camera captures a LOT of
I took the camera back, due to the
wife took the camera the first day we
you turn the camera sideways to shoot, say,
you turn the camera on and are ready
things up. The camera doesn't do too well
to use the camera right out of the
I used the camera to make sure I
while using the camera for long periods of
after using the camera I find that I
am using the camera every week with great
after using the camera on 2 trips and
shoot video, the camera only reads that there
THIS was the camera for me. This camera
for what the camera could (and could not)
conditions when the camera is zoomed past half
conditions, where the camera has a tough time
came with the camera requires the proprietaryLi-ion
along with the camera (there are some very
frustration with the camera is that it does
noticed with the camera was the awkward positioning
with with the camera make the experience overwhelmingly
issue with the camera is that it doesn't
playing with the camera late last night. I
messing with the camera to get low light
this 'feature': This camera subdivides your photos into
SD 1000, This camera is alot bigger and
Everything about this camera just shrieks ""quality.""Great
love about this camera is the ease of
most about this camera is it's ability to
say about this camera is that sometimes,you
have about this camera is the auto-focus in
great about this camera except the sound during
to Africa. This camera performed above my expectations.
in all this camera is like my cell
once) and this camera is the best of
pictures and this camera is just great.
looked at. This camera has excellent image quality
way because... this camera shoots 720p video.
high-definition
We bought this camera after a Canon Power
I bought this camera for my family as
I bought this camera for a vacation trip
father bought this camera and I was so
I bought this camera following the enthusiasticreviews
recently bought this camera and found it to
I bought this camera after our old Olympus
I bought this camera for my son for
I bought this camera simply because it has
and bought this camera for use primarily while
I bought this camera for my girlfriend for
I bought this camera a last week and
I bought this camera because it works smoothly
I bought this camera as a second
point-and-shoot
I bought this camera for the 10x optical
originally bought this camera for my wife, to
I bought this camera the week before we
I bought this camera the week it came
I bought this camera to take on a
I bought this camera for my wife after
I bought this camera expecting it fulfill all
I bought this camera a couple of months
I bought this camera to go on a
I bought this camera for my son for
I bought this camera for my daughter's birthday.
I bought this camera for my wife and
I bought this camera a week ago and
I bought this camera for the wide angle
them. But this camera has a lot of
individual, but this camera makes my photos look
to buy this camera but the pictures are
would buy this camera again and recommend it
are buying this camera for it's HD video
to carry this camera around.
We chose this camera because of the wide
I chose this camera because of its 10x
wife commandeers this camera from me, I'd buy
really cool. This camera takes amazing low light,
lcd display this camera has a high wow
my DSLRs. This camera has the best lens
We enjoyed this camera from the first photo
really enjoyed this camera so far and I
can fit this camera in my pocket, but
control for this camera is damn good and
designed for this camera then you can dangle
for
differentiator this camera vs. others. Also, some
reviews for this camera around the various sites
specifically for this camera by Panasonic and was
waiting for this camera to come out for
16:09 format. This camera has a variety of
images from this camera are amazing. The smart
After getting this camera last year, I've recommend
have given this camera 5 stars instead of
and given this camera a miserly 1 There
just got this camera c
yesterday...i harged up the
i got this camera a couple of months
I got this camera i trade for my
I got this camera about 2 weeks ago
only had this camera a short time, but
have had this camera for about a month.
I've had this camera for around 8 months
I've had this camera for about 2 weeks
have had this camera replaced 2x, both times
I've had this camera a month now. Have
I've had this camera for about a month
only had this camera about a week and
have had this camera for many months now
i have this camera 5 stars. not because
wish in this camera is manual option, for
lag in this camera is beyond frustrating. For
a leg. This camera does all that and
seems like this camera does not have the
I love this camera even more. The TZ5
I love this camera and would buy it
I love this camera although I am still
helps make this camera very comfortableto shoot
gave me this camera for Christmas. The manual
for me. This camera has a very difficult
with me. This camera is super user friendly.
9.1 Megapixels, this camera was more than adequate
The most this camera does is 2 seconds
4 MP, this camera is much more compact
range of this camera is incredible. I took
version of this camera for over a year.
out of this camera were decidedly, noticeably subpar.
reviews of this camera on the various digital
megapixels of this camera has plenty resolution for
zoom of this camera is supurb, the image
price on this camera fluctuates on a daily
interface on this camera is second to none,
FLAW on this camera is the autofocus hunting
thing on this camera is the A
INTELLIGENT UTO,
Since on this camera the only way you
reviews on this camera and people should really
informations on this camera and I agree with
I own this camera for about 6 months
After owning this camera for over a month
the pictures this camera produces look excellent. Be
focus pictures. This camera does everything it says
a pocket, this camera fits the hand naturally.
reasonable price. This camera satisfied that exactly. While
had puchased this camera after my $450 camera
to purchase this camera over the Canon SD790IS
I purchased this camera prior to a western
I purchased this camera for my wife to
I purchased this camera a year ago, for
I purchased this camera specifically for a trip
I purchased this camera after months of research
just purchased this camera and I love it!!
before purchasing this camera because I don't have
1 Quality: This camera is extremely well made
a REALTOR, this camera allows me to take
We received this camera as a gift, and
Highly Recommend this camera for the 10x optical
highly recommend this camera for the beginner or
highly recommend this camera to anyone that wants
would recommend this camera for the photographerlooking
only recommend this camera to those that don't
highly recommend this camera for a great small
highly recommend this camera for anyone who wants
definitely recommend this camera for it's size and
I'd recommend this camera for someone looking for
cousin recommendedthis camera to me. It's great!
limitations, researched this camera and bought one. After
the rest. This camera takes g
unbelievablyood pictures
the results. This camera performs superbly under both
and returned this camera within 29 days from
to see this camera in action, go to
I selected this camera over others because I
AND SHOOT, THIS CAMERA OUT PERFORMS OLYMPUS, CANON,
and shoot, this camera goes above and beyond
s
'emergency' hots. this camera is exactly what i
I take this camera with me on business
I take this camera with me almost everywhere
I've taken this camera on a couple of
found that this camera has really held up
is that this camera is not super tiny
photos that this camera takes are fabulous. Very
is that this camera has an externally telescoping
say that this Camera is the best Camera
than that, this camera is a great buy.
i think this camera is great, i love
i think this Camera IS GREAT !!!! I've
with this. this camera is better than most
even though this camera has an excellent LCD
pointed to this camera (Lumix TZ5). I am
F8-28 to this camera and this is by
I took this camera on a European
five-country
I took this camera with me abroad and
the tools this camera holds, but here are
picked up this camera based on all the
will use this camera over my Nikon D50
to use this camera for HD video, I
to use this camera for HD video, I
never use. This camera offered everything on my
and used this camera to take some great
have used this camera for about a week
just used this camera on a trip to
been using this camera for more than 3
Been using this camera for about a month
really where this camera excels. It can take
around with this camera and I am 100%
Hi-Def with this camera gives a better result
pleased with this camera - it is everything
pictures with this camera yet, but from what
problems with this camera aren't apparent. The
immeadiately
happy with this camera and will keep it
happy with this camera : it has a
4x zoom, this camera has a monster 10x
all the time. Camera is very easy to
"The Best Travel camera I've Ever Owned, May
the silver TZ5 camera is cheaper than the
compact or ultracompact camera out there. There are
the super-slim ultraportable camera that you'd keep on
- must use camera at 200 ISO to
wanting to use camera in an instant.
the ultimate vacation camera if you plan to
Best Value Camera in the price range.,
the best value camera in the price range
Very Versatile Camera - Fragile Protective Lens
not a video camera it does a great
as my video camera as they are a
on the video camera side...whichis a complete
a Sony W90 camera and bought this last
that comes with camera is so-so. You have
its a Wonderful camera with a lot of
well has your camera aged?, May 4, 2009
10X optical zoom camera
one astounding little camera! Help other customers find
with my new camera! In the time I've
is a terrific camera! I have shown it
I love this camera! Help other customers find
will love this camera! Help other customers find
I love this camera! Help other customers find
I regard this camera!
started using this camera! I've learned only 20%
enjoy using this camera!!! I am a mom
reviewed a wrong camera!!! (LOL) not TZ5. Please
Lumix TZ5 Awesome Camera!, March 7, 2009
Great Little Camera!, August 24, 2008
Great little camera!, August 10, 2008
Great Small Camera!, April 7, 2008
LOVE this camera!, July 12, 2008
Excellent versatile camera!, September 7, 2008
A great camera!---Easy to set up and
be my 'stealth Camera'. I already have a
of The Best Camera's In This Range, May
category of compact camera's
me 3 crappy camera's later to get this
have many different Camera's from over the years.
maze of digital camera's out there, not the
learn about the camera's finer points and multiple
screen, and the camera's build quality and size.
final annoyance, the camera's integration with my Panasonic
much from the camera's overall usefulness and quality.
annoyance is the camera's memory reading ability. I
downside is the camera's weak P
ergonomics. erhaps because
probably not the camera's fault, it's mine.
most of the camera's capabilities,it needs to
attribute to the camera's exposure handling.
shooting video, the camera's default is to have
thing about this camera's video is that you
of nowhere. This camera's ability to take 1280x720
compare to this camera's features (as long as
zoom in a camera)
being a ""pocket"" camera, but its added features
(P&S)
point-and-shoot (good camera, but xD) with TZ3K
Perfect All-Around Camera, September 29, 2008
never seen another camera, especially one that you
Great automatic camera, December 1, 2008
Great Automatic Camera, June 18, 2008
as a backup camera, and for daily trips
quality of both camera, features and photo results,
want a compact camera, go get something less
for a compact camera, or for any camera
compact
advanced point-and-shoot camera, ideal for travelling. Help
it's a decent camera, but I would have
my last digital camera, but don't even miss
get one digital camera, this is the one
THE PANASONIC DIGITAL CAMERA, AFTER MANY, MANY YEARS
Great digitial camera, November 29, 2008
is an excellent camera, and results have been
is an excellent camera, and takes great pictures
a higher functioning camera, it's best to just
It's a good camera, with 10* optical zoom
Very good camera, March 24, 2008
Very good camera, March 24, 2008
Size - Great Camera, April 28, 2009
be a great camera, NOT ONLY a great
is a great camera, I would buy it
it's a great camera, and takes very nice
is a great camera, and in a pinch,
is a great camera, but too bulky, cumbersome,
this spot. Great camera, in love with the
Great Hiking Camera, September 24, 2008
with my last camera, but that is nonexistent
great little camera, July 19, 2008
of this lovely camera, I would say its
first Panasonic Lumix camera, and so far, I
loved the old camera, and I love this
over my other camera, and I can't be
had one other camera, but I really enjoy
Great Overall Camera, June 21, 2008
it's a photo camera, not a video camera.
Excellent pocket camera, October 12, 2008
since.) My previous camera, a Fuji F700 had
power. My previous camera, Sony Cybershot DSCT300, had
handle, good price camera, and after reading a
Great semi-compact camera, February 11, 2009
point & shoot camera, October 24, 2008
PERFECT SMALL CAMERA, September 17, 2008
Wonderful Small Camera, September 6, 2008
beat small Sony camera, that brother-in law had
learn about the camera, the zoom is awesome,
excited about the camera, but I'm having problems
first got the camera, I couldn't get sharp
to hold the camera, so it always seems
while holding the camera, and doing so makes
I keep the camera, for a majority of
top of the camera, there's a function dial
top of the camera, where it can easily
turn on the camera, choose PC on the
still picture, the camera, of course, shows you
to replace the camera, there will be one
problems using the camera, and took some great
familiar with the camera, It was hard to
around with the camera, so most of the
came with the camera, a 35mm wide angle
to grab there camera, turn it on quickly,
I bought this camera, I considered buying one
good, but this camera, including video mode, gets
confused.
reviewer/user This camera, once you understandwhat
challenge for this camera, especially in video recording
interested in this camera, go for it, you
"I like this camera, February 28, 2009
Love this camera, September 23, 2008
Love this camera, November 13, 2008
Love this camera, May 22, 2008
Love this camera, May 30, 2008
I love this camera, the zoom is incredible.
I love this camera, Consider the size, the
to love this camera, the build is awesome,
features of this camera, and I have several
features of this camera, we are very pleased!
available on this camera, appear grainy when seen
to picking this camera, and I couldn't have
highly recommend this camera, and - in fact
highly recommend this camera, especially if you lock
started using this camera, and never set up
started using this camera, but I really like
REALLY wanted this camera, but it has been
issue with this camera, and it is one
fault with this camera, and it is a
people with this camera, and all of them
Excellent travel camera, June 23, 2008
Great Travel Camera, May 31, 2008
Great Travel Camera, June 8, 2008
super travel camera, January 24, 2009
Lumix TZ5K Camera, November 22, 2008
good and unique camera, and I am glad
easy to use camera, May 18, 2009
Olympus 10x zoom camera, it was bulky and
is a camera.
""point-and-shoot"" I had read too
from her 2mp camera. Help other customers find
FINALLY buy a camera. I researched for ages
expect for a camera. So its sort of
don't HAVE a camera. But my father is
like in a camera.
put in a camera. I hate when I
seen on a camera. I've taken several dozen
Great all around camera. The IQ is generally
a great automatic camera. I believe it is
find a better camera.
is no better camera. And if you are
around a big camera. The cons are far
for a compact camera. But all in all,
from a compact camera. But... indoors, outdoors, low
T4. best compact camera. I've ever used. highly
the perfect compact camera.
a small, compact camera. Help other customers f"
purchasing a digital camera. I wanted a well-known
Lumix DMC-TZ5K Digital Camera. The size is compact
my first digital camera. The most noticeable thing
model Kodak digital camera. While not the most
smart little digital camera.
and shoot digital camera. Screen appears to be
BETTER SMALL DIGITAL CAMERA. THE LEICA LENS MAKES
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A camera. I received it 5
like a c
dummy-can-useamera. Really But
user-friendly. since
of the earlier camera. I can and do
of an easy-to-use camera. So, I will just
handy and effective camera. It takes excellent pictures,
is a fabulous camera. Fantastic zoom. Best feature
for a great camera. The zoom is incredible,
is a great camera. the reason I give
is a great camera. I have used it
really a great camera. I am not a
is a great camera. The body is constructed
it's a great camera. Help other customers find
is a great camera. I love the 10x
a really great camera. Pictures are sharp and
such a heavy-duty camera. For sure, plastic seems
to the larger camera. I like the anti
a great little camera. Not too bulky to
a great little camera. I was looking for
a great little camera. I was a little
your average looking camera. Help other customers find
my 2nd Lumix camera. I have used the
the Panasonic Lumix camera. The camera is GREAT!
my third Lumix camera. The first was the
like this Lumix camera. I only hope it
batteries with my camera.
buying a new camera. Help other customers find
Well thought out camera. ease of use, great
buy my own camera. After countless hours and
chose this particular camera. The high resolution, compact
A DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERA. The zoom is slow
poor, broken Photosmart camera. the
Unfortunately, problems with
be a camera.
point-and-shoot
a second
point-and-shoot camera. I had seen some
point and shoot camera. Shutter lag is reasonable
on a small camera.
for a small camera. There are a large
for a small camera. Pocket sized yet a
any other small camera. I shot about 90
a digital still camera. Movies are in Quicktime
such a sturdy camera. But I haven't noticed
info on that camera.
before buying the camera. I'm particularlypleased with
removed from the camera. What were they thinking?
I got the camera. It's somewhat true, if
to hold the camera.
while holding the camera. The door that covers
to keep the camera. The Li-ion battery lasts
I love the camera. Help other customers find
of
disappointment the camera.
downfall of the camera. to start things off
center of the camera. I put my fingers
top of the camera. I don't know why
frame of the camera. I am sure it
comment on the camera. It was a Christmas
does on the camera. I noticed that my
I purchased the camera. I just wish someone
I returned the camera. Help other customers find
can use the camera. Sorry folks, you can't
pleased with the camera. It's probably the best
impressed with the camera. It is bigger than
comes with the camera. The traditional metadata such
complain about this camera. And tho the $220
informationabout this camera. Help other customers find
I bought this camera. Haven't completely put it
to buy this camera. Though I haven't tried
to embrace this camera.
hopes for this camera. Big zoom, small footprint.
reviews for this camera. So far it has
gotta get this camera. Go to various review
I got this camera. The good points outweigh
everything in this camera. The movie making is
it in this camera. I had purchased other
packed into this camera. I think it is
really like this camera. The 10x zoom in
to like this camera. But I had to
to love this camera. I kept it for
to love this camera. Compact body (fits in
I love this camera. I really do. I'm
I LOVE this camera. Previously, I had a
will love this camera. I cannot say enough
I love this camera. I had a Canon
I love this camera. It's so easy to
I love this camera. Easy to use, nice
I love this camera. The pics are clear
features of this camera. I was looking for
quality of this camera.
features of this camera. So far, it has
part of this camera. It feels slow to
deciding on this camera. There really aren't many
focus on this camera. It would have given
we owned this camera. I was impressed with
to purchase this camera. I was originally going
mistake purchasing this camera. Help other customers find
highly recommend this camera. Help other customers find
I recommend this camera. The pictures are good,
to return this camera. I really wanted to
I returned this camera. was
Amazon.com great with
to use this camera. 3) IA (Intelligent Auto):
taken with this camera. Help other customers find
satisfied with this camera. I fell in love
pleased with this camera. Second digital camera I
seen with this camera. It does have problem
happy with this camera. My goal was to
pleased with this camera. Quick delivery. I learn
with
disappointed this camera. I actually feel kind
happier with this camera. Just put it on
love with this camera. It is small in
pleased with this camera. I have a 3
fun with this camera.
years with this camera. Help other customers find
satisfied with this camera. It takes great pictures,
good with this camera. It takes p
breathtakinghotos
terrific little travel camera. Help other customers find
great small c
travel/everydayamera. Help other customers find
not a video camera.
a separate video camera. The 10x optical zoom
degree of camera..
performance....Great Works great, and anyone
still-photo and video camera... possibly the best in
Great all-purpose camera..., November 22, 2008
a great travel camera...many of my best photos
a panasonic digital camera.it is so much better
What an amazing camera.This is the best in
is my new camera/camcorder!Help other customers find
when buying a camera: size (must be small
cards with this camera:
cards with this camera:
is a phenomenal camera; I am however returning
mic in this camera? I would have paid
Youtube video by CameraLabs to get you started.
more knowledgeableabout cameras and their capabilities and
common to all cameras of this class -
all other compact cameras also share to various
the other compact cameras I looked at. This
at several compact cameras before deciding on this
into many different cameras in this category. I'd
through 5 digital cameras in as many years
previous Canon digital cameras over the last 5
bought Canon digital cameras but was enticed by
have had digital cameras for about ten years
and most digital cameras have this problem, some
number of digital cameras over the years (let's
handful of digital cameras over the last five
number of digital cameras over the years but
many other digital cameras I was looking at
I researched digital cameras on-line and in stores
(Black)Afterresearching digital cameras for about a month
and shoot digital cameras have 3x or 4x
learned that Digital Cameras were coming out that
where traditional digital cameras produced none.
been using digital cameras for a long time,
tiny Canon Elph cameras over the years, but
my friends have cameras where they have to
Canon, and Kodak cameras out there, but then
with great little cameras that provide a decent
feel that many cameras I tested had.
optical zoom many cameras have. However, the pictures
few Sony Mavika cameras that were horrible cameras,
in other mega-zoom cameras in my opinion. The
models of Megazoom Cameras before we decided on
find in most cameras in this class. It
the other new cameras coming into play recently,
and testing numerous cameras from the major vendors.
a couple of cameras (Fuji F100fd, Cannon SD770IS)
a number of cameras in this price range,
huge number of cameras and the Lumix comes
an expert on cameras so I won't even
sd870is and other cameras so I won't go
of most other cameras that my friends have
buttons) on other cameras make this confused.
reviewer/user
had purchased other cameras but returned them until
than with other cameras she's used.
comparisonwith other cameras in the same basic
with Canons P&S cameras in the past to
to most P&S cameras I've owned and tried
to other Panasonic cameras - and capture great
like these panasonic cameras Help other customers find
single lens reflex cameras but I wanted something
as I researched cameras extensively before my purchase
I thoroughly researched cameras before narrowing down the
point and shoot cameras I've tried such as
point and shoot cameras on automatic mode. There
fan of small cameras as a rule. Some
very few still cameras that also recorded movies
of all the cameras that I found to
Most of the cameras I had considered touted
some of the cameras I ruled out based
I think the cameras of the future will
new AVCHD video cameras (such as Canon HF10
more expertise with cameras than her, and found
those with compact cameras, but I was able
Back before digital cameras, I had a 35mm
owned many digital cameras, and the DMC-TZ5 is
all Panasonic digital cameras, the optical stabilizationsystem
for Point&Shoot digital cameras, I settled on the
all those digital cameras, do and much more.
that were horrible cameras, but had a long
cameras. Both Lumix cameras, the TZ5 and FZ18
most compact of cameras, it sti"
this type of cameras, very compact and th"
of research on cameras, and I am glad
than other pocket cameras, but that is perfectly
They've been wonderful cameras, but their major shortcomings
fan of ""superzoom""cameras. I've owned a Panasonic
the Nikon CoolPix cameras. Help other customers find
almost all digital cameras.
compact
conventional digital cameras. After traveling to places
with the digital cameras. I LOVE IT!!!! Would
THE 35MM FILM CAMERAS. THE PANASONICDIGITAL TZ5
come acrros in cameras. The quick menu is
at the Lumix cameras. Both Lumix cameras, the
come with most cameras. It offers 4.7-47mm (28-280mm
looking at new cameras. The features that I
any other pocket cameras. The 28mm wide angel
digital compact cameras.
point-and-shoot I had a nice,
make decent quality cameras. But you won't find
point and shoot cameras. Obviously I wouldn't expect
on those tiny cameras. I also do not
wife struggles with cameras. I bought this camera
than other similar cameras; as a guy, this
enough to take camping, and on long range
around two separate cams is worth the trade-off
the camera (you can set it to always
with what all can be done - and
a camcorder and can do so in High
excellent pics and can take some abuse from
10x zoom and can go to full zoom
great, and anyone can get great shots, without
enough. The autofocus can cause some temporary blurring,
seperate viewfinder but can live without. Shipped quickly.
My Sony camcorder can shoot in zero light,
a digital camera can be a frustrating project.
fact, the camera can shoot about 33 minutes
that you clearly can see the eyelashes on
on the diagram. can someone please tell me
on the diagram. can someone please tell me
this way everyone can get into a pic!
as imagined. Focussing can be really slow when
Recording in high-def can on occassion be jumpy
meters, and I can zoom to see what
trip and I can be more happy, the
manually, as I can with my Canon Powershot
simple as I can because you can get
far as I can tell there's no way
would be. I can easily hold it in
TRV-608 camcorder. I can plan this way because...
a camera I can actually carry around easily.
perfect camera I can think of,..
earlier camera. I can and do carry it
every conditions, I can boldly say that this
same device I can just hand to The
here. Essentially I can get a new camera
So far I can say that this little
looking for. I can put in a pocket
I hope I can get some of my
I'm hoping I can figure out a way
only negative I can say about this camera
away. Now I can have choices of shots
charger, so I can buy a spare and
was stolen. I can tell you this camera
menu systems. I can set most basic functions
first taken I can see he has red
camera that I can carry with me all
so that I can discover all the great
camera that I can pocket, or I don't
photo tools. I can only see the data
no way I can afford to keep the
from what I can tell so far, the
but what I can say is that I've
camera excels. It can take 15, 30 and
reader since it can read my SDHC card
great things it can do.
how well it can handle low-light with no
saw what it can do. The zoom lens
camera, where it can easily and be
inadvertently
days where it can be a case of
noise at least can be removed to the
optical zoom lens, can take video in HD,
things the manufacturer can easily improve but they
other
panasonic(and c
manufacturers) an improve on this area.
based. A nitwit can understandthis easily.
zoom, dial options can be preset to specific
I have owned. Can be slow,
disappointingly especially
the best--indoor photos can tend to be too
sharp, you really can see detail well.
mode, exposure settings can only be used in
a camera she can with
point-and-shoot ease, which
the movies taken can be pretty lengthy and
isn't anything that can compare to this camera's
digital camera that can zoom in/out while taking
gig cards, that can be a lot of
be one that can charge as easily as
and shoot that can produce what a nice
something small that can handle the beating of
great websites that can help you decide what
to believe they can sell it at this
camera that they can carry with them, is
them. Maybe this can be adjusted with manual
have a tripod, can play around like a
of a viewfinder can be a little daughting,
viewfinder and why can you only use certain
mode - you can take rapid continuous shots
at 3m. You can use the zoom in
manual adjustments you can make- primarily shutter speed/exposure
is all you can expect from a camera
times and you can easily loose the moment.
pics/secondand you can do it You
continuously!
So as you can tell, I highly recommend
recogize backlight. You can manually adjust the exposure
feature because you can shoot a group two
camcorder because you can zoom while shooting the
can because you can get lost in all
mainly because you can zoom and you have
30fps because you can see the fps in
charges before you can use the camera. Sorry
very bright, you can adjust the contrast and
2GB, but you can save multiple 2GB files
card, but you can purchase these items as
it continuously! You can also do a high-burst
or else you can only record for up
For example, you can only set the self-timer
it EXCELLANT. You can take a picture out
In fact you can already see minute grains
stability function. You can take pictures when there
of HD, you can shoot movies @ 30fps
daughting, however you can display a Grid on
cents( if you can still find it in
that long), you can get AMAZING night time
action photos you can take with it... Help
image quality. You can read elsewhere about the
silent room you can hear a hissing sound
preset settings you can chose from. The dial
light shooting. You can also try high sensitivity
moving shots. You can do normal burst shooting
presets so you can get to them quickly.
site so you can see for yourself. It
yard so you can judge--the photos are un-retouched
Probably so you can title your pictures automatically
cards so you can get an 8Gig card
picture so you can remember what the shot
one that you can put in your pocket,
is that you can then preload SCN1 and
1.2 that you can download and read the
simple that you can start using it right
audio that you can hear without tons of
is that you can set two of those
is that you can have it when you
camera that you can take a picture of
fact that you can zoom while shooting a
camera then you can dangle it or attach
Good thing you can force the flash not
don't think you can find a better camera.
the TZ5 you can shoot 2GB if movies
that way you can switch quickly to saved
only way you can preview a picture is
setting where you can adjust various parametersand
where
baby-settings you can give it a name
from where you can drag and drop to
and yes you can use the zoom while
10X zoom you can get no flash pictures
you zoom you can hear the lens moving
used sparingly, zooming can produce very nice results.
in all, I can't complain about this camera.
camera, and I can't be happier with my
details), but I can't seem to access them
stuff) but i can't carry around a large
this product. I can't imagine a better camera
so small, I can't see them. But this
options so I can't say if all work
do that I can't imagine). I NEVER find
card though. I can't even get it to
the unit, I can't even get through a
the wall, I can't reach the componentinput
too bad it can't also have that fantastic
the TZ5. It can't take a decent shot
get, the price can't be beat. Help other
we
Unfortunately, really can't comment on the camera.
video function so can't speak to that. Image
video function so can't comment on it. I
artificial light so can't comment on that. Though
son's birthday which can't be replaced. I wish
than TZ3 which can't use optical zoom during
outdoors (but you can't really expect good sound
Sorry folks, you can't bring it home from
the price, you can't beat the o
convenience f
into prints, you can't tell at all on
maximum settings, you can't record beyond 12 minutes
Japan so you can't go wrong. (I know
there that you can't set yourself, I suggest
recording when you can't use flash.
on which you can't go wrong. Help other
a nice DSLR can. with that out of
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find after I cancelled the order they raised
India, Portugal, and Cancun, for example, 3X is
are settings for candle light, sunsets, portraits, etc.
the scene (action, candlelight, etc.). The camera is
I had a cannon digital elph, which I
cameras (Fuji F100fd, Cannon SD770IS) before I settled
got a little Cannon that was a great
with my previous Cannon models. I have taken
I have a Cannon, I guess that pretty
of a finger cannot be changed!!! What buttons
IA mode, histograms cannot be displayed in IA
this camera. I cannot say enough about it.
camera so I cannot compare it to others
start taking photos. Cannot think of anyhting negative
So majority reviewers cannot be wrong. Again, we
older camera you cannot use the old standard
extended optical zoom cannot be used in motion
of them (e.g., Canon Elph) have screens and
than previous 5MP Canon
my previous 5MP Canon
camera after a Canon Power Shot wouldn't take
FZ1 and a Canon S3 IS. They've been
first bought a Canon Rebel SLR bought thought
upgraded from a Canon A75 and like Canon,
upgrading from a Canon S50 which she's used
I had a Canon before this, and I
I had a Canon S2IS that takes great
I've had a Canon and a Fuji that
also have a canon digital rebel and this
you're not a Canon user, that's great! This
and ordered a Canon 1100 IS and so
also own a Canon Powershot G5 and wanted
camera. Owned a Canon SD 1000, This camera
I used a Canon SD700, until my kids
camera was a Canon and I was just
for an ageing Canon S60. Initially, I hesitated
replace an aging Canon 400 Elph"
cameras (such as Canon HF10 or Sony SR12)
have always bought Canon digital cameras but was
replace my current Canon Powershot A75 and my
the 1st gen canon digital rebel DSLR, and
unhappy with her Canon 1100 I use an
pink banding issue), Canon PowerShot SD890 IS (reported
old 4.1 Megapixel Canon Elph. This review is
to carry. My Canon worked well for three
I compared my Canon SLR with the 70-200mm
to describe my Canon G9. I wanted image
school gym. My Canon SD750 failed miserably. Before
handed him my Canon Digital Rebel SLR. Help
I returned my Canon SX100 because of poor
respects than my Canon EOS XSi. Its 3
better than my Canon S5 IS. Help other
problem that my Canon sd600 had. My only
bag with my canon slr camera (nothing sharp),
shot with my Canon SD870. The Canon blew
can with my Canon Powershot 590 (a far
had an old Canon and needed to upgrade
for an old Canon 2.3Meg digital I had
AND an old canon camcorder.With kids, it
my bulkier old Canon S2IS: less control, fussier
replace my old Canon SD200, which still works
to my old Canon and Casio, the picture
replace an older canon powershot AND an old
it. My previous Canon digital cameras over the
over my previous Canon 550, in identical conditions.
than my previous Canon SD450, but not near
than the previous Canon Power Shot I owned,
than my prior Canon SD700. Also, colors are
trusted, super robust Canon Powershot S50 for situations
such as the Canon Digital Rebel EOS would
good as the Canon Elphs. I love the
image as the Canon SD870, but also provide
such as the Canon SD870IS. Also, the audio
looked at the Canon A1100, the A2000 and
Lumix blows the Canon out of the water.
almost bought the Canon A590, but the 5+
its competitor, the Canon S110, is that the
change from the Canon I just retired.
to get the Canon camcorder instead. I'm looking
to get the Canon camcorder instead. I'm looking
pursuit is the Canon G9 which was the
SD880 IS. The Canon is smaller, lighter, and
superiority of the Canon picture. I haven't done
TZ5 or the Canon SX1000IS. Really, I was
camera over the Canon SD790IS and SD990. I
Canon SD870. The Canon blew it away time
feels substantial. The Canon felt flimsy in comparison.
it to the Canon sd870is and other cameras
go with the Canon SD870 Help other customers
background. With the Canon and Fuji, I would
with my tiny Canon Elph cameras over the
was drawn to Canon next. I almost bought
Having owned two Canon Powershotsbefore, I knew
the Panasonic TZ5, Canon SD870is, Fujifilm f100fd. The
previous camera was Canon SD500 which was taking
deliver. My wife's Canon SD400 takes as good
a copy of Canon's instead.
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and found the Canon's pictures were full of
at par with Canon's quality, Lumix makes it
compact than the Canon).
used to a Canon, which numbers the picture
...I looked at Canon, Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic,
than my compact Canon, but, a lot more
(let's see...Ricoh, Kodak, Canon, Casio, t
Nikon...evenried an
A75 and like Canon, but this Lumix has
popular brands like Canon, Casio, and Sony all
OUT PERFORMS OLYMPUS, CANON, SAMSUNG, AND SONY....THEWIDE
Olympus, Casio, Sony, Canon, and Kodak cameras out
IS NOT A CANON. Help other customers find
as on my Canon. It's okay but not
larger than the Canon. While better for larger
blur with the Canon. For the money, I
I usually buy Canons and wanted to see
of the p&s Canons I have owned. Can
I've futzed with Canons P&S cameras in the
good as the Canons, much better than the
also witness. You cant make a mistake purchasing
optics, auto lens cap, huge MP shots...
with excellent anti-shake capabilities that allow you to
the low light capabilities were tested. My son
effectively extends my capabilities for telephoto and low-light
cameras and their capabilities and limitations, researched this
Something with those capabilities is never going to
the HD video capabilities in a very portable
of the camera's capabilities, it needs to be
lens and it's capabilities. It is an easy
all of its capabilities. However, I am contemplating
course great photo capabilities.
and HD Video capabilities. I chose the Panasonic
to it's video capabilities. It'll shoot 720p HD
quality motion capture capability in a digital still
- Needs more capability to store longer videos
9MP, HD movie capability & simpler menus.
quality still photo capability (and portability),and today
Has both capability
point-and-shoot (been using it a
HD video recording capability with zoom. Overall the
16:09 wide screen capability and better quality video.
WIDE ANGLE SHOT CAPABILITY OF THE PANASONICSOLD
telephoto SLR type capability in a compact body.
The HD video capability is nice. It's not
try. The video capability all but eliminates the
wanted the zoom capability and I liked the
more light gathering capability) rather than the super
flexibility, still photo capability, and price. I think
componentquality, zoom capability, Intelligent Auto and ISO,
with excelent zoom capability. The Lica lense provides
of its zoom capability. Detail and color on
captures to zoom capability. Help other customers find
to use but capable of close-ups (which is
camera that is capable of shooting great photos
USB 2 (XD CAPABLE)
minimum, short video capable.
reader. The high capacity SD cards, SDHC, are
and enough zoom capacity (10x) to get up
wide angle exposure capacity...all the way to 10X
camera that is capaple being carried on your
video resolution (720p capture with componentcable playback)
never had a capture go so smoothly before,
cameras - and capture great moments. With the
zoom. I could capture clear small text (about
is the crap capture software that Panasonic includes
excellent and motion capture is very, very smooth
a perfect motion capture and near flawless camera
high quality motion capture capability in a digital
the motion picture capture also worked well. Help
and easy to capture the moments as they
versatile enough to capture some of the landscapes,
the zoom to capture scenes from a distance
far the worst capture software I've ever seen.
I wanted to capture.
really allow the captured video to shine. In
that the camera captures a LOT of noise
angle lens. It captures so much more than
results that it captures
from low light captures to zoom capability. Help
good I've been capturing a lot more movies
+ Zoom while capturing video (option was not
is the video capturing....if you move the video
or bus or car far
window...with way views
it. Bought the car charger for $18 and
SDHC class-6 16GB card though. I can't even
Hoodman Raw 16Gig card $149 and love it.
a single 4GB card (about 600 shots). I
get an 8Gig card and take TONS of
controls), Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 (No image stabilization,
Transcend 16 G card and I think that's
used the included card reader (you need a
class 6 memory card and haven't filled it
the 8GB memory card and was very impressed.
have a memory card this was not a
6 Flash Memory Card [Amazon
TS8GSDHC6E Packaging]
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Extreme III memory card and used the included
high-speed SD memory card or else the fast
but the memory card will fill up fast!
the 8GB MicroSD card I already had without
the battery or card out.
a 2gb sd card up in 8minutes -
battery and SD card fit in the same
superfast memory SD card or else you can
read my SDHC card and my old memory
SD or SDHC card to do them. They
case and SDHD card which actually came with
recognized by the card reader. I bought the
the 16GB Transcend card with it. There is
using a USB card reader. The high capacity
of a credit card! And the thing for
with high speed card)
also a drawing card, as we would be
case, or flash card, but you can purchase
an 8 GB card, which is more than
SanDisk Extreme III card, BoxWave screen protector, Case
minimum 10Mbps SD card, especially for highest video
SD or SDHC card, screen protector, and camera
old standard memory card. The new SDHC cards
to remove SD card. Larger thna many of
a 16Gb SDHC card. I plan on having
4 GB SDHC card. But the video I
to format the card.
a deck of cards and just a tad
The new SDHC cards are faster and it
It supports SDHC cards so you can get
2 Transcend SDHC cards with this camera:
2 Transcend SDHC cards with this camera:
or 8 gig cards, that can be a
high capacity SD cards, SDHC, are recognized by
recommend SDHC memory cards. I purchased 2 Transcend
recommend SDHC memory cards. I purchased 2 Transcend
us SDHC memory cards. Since I did not
but i didn't care because the quality on
that will take care of that problem.
iA setting taking care of every aspect, even
and it took care of most scenes with
a little more care.
a dial. Be careful on playback to distinguish
finger. Just be careful for this spot. Great
have to be careful that my right forefinger
but who really cares?).
pocket; preferably a cargo pocket. My camera choice
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on a plush carpet and it s
immediatelyhowed
pocket (or be carried around with one hand)
is capaple being carried on your person easily
Have you ever carried your SLR and additional
I can actually carry around easily.
however TZ4 also carry the same character, except
could zoom and carry in my pocket it
that I can carry with me all the
that they can carry with them, is easy
but i can't carry around a large 35mm
can and do carry it with me all
but I do carry a spare. I'm not
now and I carry it with me everywhere.
I recommend one carry a spare battery and
too bulky to carry around and enough zoom
compact camera to carry with me. This little
too cumbersom to carry around when I'm traveling.
much easier to carry around and less intimidating
one easy to carry device
compact enough to carry around easily. The pictures
Small enough to carry in a belt pouch
small enough to carry around Help
everywhere. other
small enough to carry easily. It has so
small enough to carry for daily use (and
small enough to carry in a pocket, yet
Small enought to carry with me Now
everywhere.
just have to carry this camera around.
Not having to carry around two separate cams
to having to carry my DSLR all the
I try to carry a camera on me
We used to carry our camera (Kodak DC290)
this product. Why carry around a heavy camera
and easy to carry, powerful optical zoom, quick
so easy to carry, but rewards me with
you need to carry. My Canon worked well
came without a carrying case, or flash card,
on buying and carrying one or two extra
like you are carrying a precise instrument,not
a fairly cumbersome carrying bag. Now we just
like I do carrying that extra weight about
is great for carrying around while sight seeing
stop me from carrying them.
cause I hate carrying it around. Now I
day-to-day use, just carrying it with you, I
the days of carrying a gear bag and
a fan of carrying around AA or AAA
good for pocket carrying and the on/off switch
found a small carrying case with neckstrap and
when powered up. Carrying the camera everywhereallows
need it without carrying multiple items. It will
travel photos without carrying around a huge camera
can be a case of ""Did I take
finding
macro-tele-macro., a case was not easy, does
for a belt case or the need to
protector, and camera case at the same time.
a small carrying case with neckstrap and room
reviewers suggestion for case and SDHD card which
good fitted hard case only $15)
that small hard case Panasonic designed for this
different settings in case I needed them. I
look through in case of an lcd misfunction/breakage
purchased a Lowenpro case that B&H and Amazon
The
Nevertheless, Lowenpro case is not exactly sleek
got a LowePro case for it that sat
due to metal case (I guess), it weights
front. In my case it is particularlybad
weather. The only case I use is a
folk). It's outer case is some form of
BoxWave screen protector, Case LOGIC TBC-3 camera bag
need a secure case for a d"
the Panasonic semi-hard case which seemed a little
in a small case on my belt.. or
into a small case Won't
nevertheless. fit in
has been the case with every digital camera
which is the case here. Essentially I can
As is the case with all Panasonic digital
"Missing the camera case!, January 31, 2009
Lowepro Rezo 30 case, but no room to
without a carrying case, or flash card, but
might be the case, but then, it wouldn't
the Panasonic waterproof case, and the special color
With the waterproof case, this is the perfect
Lowepro Rezo 30 case. It also has a
missing a camera case. Must need a secure
battery just in case. Both of these I
ready just in case.
not recommend the case. Help other customers find
shot, in many cases, its the difference between
poorly designed controls), Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 (No
zoom, tiny controls), Casio Exilim EX-S880 (No image
at the new Casio Z200 as well as
first hand. The Casio & Nikon left me
as my tiny Casio exilim seven mpixel.
old Canon and Casio, the picture quality is
see...Ricoh,Kodak, Canon, Casio, t
Nikon...evenried an Olympus
brands like Canon, Casio, and Sony all make
of the Olympus, Casio, Sony, Canon, and Kodak
is perfect for casual photography,since this particular
whistles for just casual photography.We were looking
D50 for most casual situations.
a majority of casual users, like myself. On
the purposes of casual use (i.e. parties, performances,
needs. I take casual pictures, usually on trips,
We are the casual type but
photographers we
not only use casually at home and around
to shoot with casually. The controls are easy
was hard to catch a good picture, also
something interesting to catch a photo of. the
who loves to catch my kids ""in the
your ultraslim eye catcher. It is sort of
good, especially for category of compact camera's
best in its category so far. Help other
camera in its category, May 8, 2009
cameras in this category. I'd like to share
taking pictures of cats definitely use the Slow
in my spaztic cats face and as he
picture could be caught with a SLR Machine
Also, don't get caught up in the how
The autofocus can cause some temporary blurring, but
never use it cause I hate carrying it
is noticeable and causes missed shots.
not sure what causes this, but it does
well made. One caveat, though: it is easy
and 8 megapixel CCD's. it also has an
such a small CCD. It's not a D-SLR
instruction menu and CD are not put in
instruction menu and CD are not put in
belt like another cell phone but VERY well
easily as my cell phone.
is like my cell phone. Small enought to
not in the center of the camera. I
directional buttons and central b
menu/enter utton. There are
batteries for 97 cents each on clearance(original$30
deal for 97 cents( if you can still
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(Schaumburg, USA) -
wash out in certain areas. Also, I'm having
only work in certain settings. For example, you
you only use certain IS and Aspect Ratios
revolutionarycamera and certainly not the super-slim ultraportable
probably don't. I'm certainly no p but
professional hotographer,
hand and is certainly not Most
light-weight. reviews
wide angle is certainly noticeable when standing at
camcorder,but its certainly good enough for casual
on the lens certainly adds to the prestige.
concept shots. This certainly didn't require anything expensive,
play recently, you certainly get what you pay
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is really a challenge for this camera, especially
shoot in more challenging situations. We wanted so"
works like a champ, and the intelligent auto
we had a chance to use it in
didn't have a chance to play around with
I had the chance to test it for
it a fair chance. For that year, I
know. i may change my mind when i
is a nice change from the Canon I
allows me to change other factors such as
even if you change the settings for indoor,
stabilizationhas completely changed the way I take
review button has changed from the TZ3 model.
time you have changed your lens ...the subject
some key feature changes and and
improvements why
carry the same character, except a lower price
one that can charge as easily as my
away--but it does charge quickly.
good. On first charge I shot over 300
battery life. full charge could take over 400
connection does not charge the battery. This seems
500-600 shots per charge with no problems, so
that hold their charge for 3-Jan days, but
pictures, easy to charge battery. No extra cables
of the water. Charged it for only 20
this camera yesterday...i charged up the battery and
small battery and charger
Bought the car charger for $18 and 2
abroad and the charger worked just fine with
to throw the charger in the suitcase as
tiny little travel charger that comes with it--no
battery with separate charger, so I can buy
all. Also, the charger, with foldup electrical prongs,
course a different charger. I recommend one carry
battery in the charger. After a day of
to use battery battery. The
charger/rechargeable batteries that
while your battery charges before you can use
to the required charging current.
works like a charm.
By Manuil J. Chavez ""Slicksta Shot"" (Rita Ranch,
ports is a cheap plastic and opens very
seems like a cheap addition to such a
7 Accessories are cheap (an extra battery is
for a really cheap HD camcorder.Unfortunatelyevery
which looks pretty cheap. Triggering a shot through
a full $100 cheaper than I could find
TZ5 camera is cheaper than the black for
looking for something cheaper with great quality, 720p,
corrected in 1.2. Check the panasonic site to
by color, so check each color for information
I did some checking reading dozens of on-line
everything on my checklist with a unique added
daughter is a cheerleader and all I ever
T. Busciglio ""Sicilian Chemist"" (Bradenton,FL, USA) -
menu is a child's play and icon based.
of our adult children for Christmas. I love
of our two children during the three weeks
events, stills, pets, children, outdoors. Zoom photographs is
USA and from China to Italy. Then I
buy a new chip and that did not
LCD screen, a choice of shooting modes. I
still my best choice yet. Since my last
was the best choice for me. Help other
pocket. My camera choice has been influencing my
a truly excellent choice for a small camera.
made a great choice with the TZ5.
as a mode choice so that way you
I love my choice - and the price
get. The natural choice for that pursuit is
it a perfect choice for Real Estate photo's.
make a quick choice and I haven't regretted
small body. The choice came down to the
hesitated in this choice because of the lack
you make a choice, think again. Help other
a DSLR by choice, but I try to
made the right choice. It is perfect for
I can have choices of shots and CLEAR
much in manual choices
wide variety of choices and settings, there are
to access settings choices. In the menu there
multiple image type choices. For instance, there is
on the camera, choose PC on the camera
until you correctly choose an actually setting.
it off or choose some options in this
allow you to choose from a page and
compact camera to choose. First of all, one
digital camera to choose. I wasn't sure where
400, which it chooses for nearly all indoor
the other hand, choosing from the built in
different colors (I chose blue, and am very
Sony SR12) but chose the TZ5 because of
settings you can chose from. The dial on
the alternatives, I chose the DMC-TZ5A and I'm
Video capabilities. I chose the Panasonic TZ5K and
of research I chose this camera because of
much research I chose the DMC-TZ5. I couldn't
reasons why I chose this particular camera. The
scene modes to chose from, my favorite being
while traveling. We chose this camera because of
me as a Christmas present since I am
it as a Christmas gift for my wife
It was a Christmas present, packed in our
got this for Christmas to replace, or I
camera as my Christmas present. I did quite
this camera for Christmas. The manual was a
adult children for Christmas. I love everything about
my husband for Christmas. He loves it. The
my son for Christmas. It takes great pictures.
my son for Christmas. It takes the clearest
my wife for Christmas. She's pleased; therefore, I'm
you are just chronicling vacation stuff.
you remember the chronology of the trip.
By Catherine K. Chuang (Chino Hills, CA USA)
is sort of chunky but will ft into
this under different circumstances, but the intelligent auto
ken in the city - See all my
all over the city and found the camera
in New York City to see first hand.
for New York City for a friend's wedding.
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""Photoneer""(Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See
K ""Jojo"" (Santa Clara, CA, USA) - See
First let me clarify. I love this camera,
scenes with great clarity and exposure. I took
other p
software..Great hoto clarity even in zoom..nice photos
and the photo clarity is excellent. Most will
end the picture clarity just wasn't what I
GREAT! The picture clarity is the
outstanding, zoom
stabilizationand the clarity of images (within the
amazing shots. The clarity from image stabilizationhas
Pictures have great clarity, and the camera picks
it in a class of its own, and
truly in a class by itself. It is
the same basic class - digital compact point-and-shoot
ratio in its class renders sparkling images, better
GB SDHC SD Class 6 Flash Memory Card
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a 16G, SDHC class 6 memory card and
cameras of this class - are a somewhat
camera of this class that had a shutter
Best in class, November 4, 2008
camera of this class, unlike others I experimented
my Transcend SDHC class-6 16GB card though. I
market in it's class. Help other customers find
cameras in this class. It is a breeze
the issue, none classified it as a deal
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on top is clean and simple, the best
very crisp and clean, with almost zero hint
I had a clear and up close shot
pictures are amazingly clear and the 10X zoom
beauty, bright and clear even in sunlight and
so crisp and clear that you clearly can
out light and clear and working on them
are sharp and clear and the ease of
of shots and CLEAR beautiful pictures. Has lots
The pics are clear and sharp. The video
THE PICTURES ARE CLEAR AND CRISP. IT IS
pictures are beautifully clear and sharp which is
I could capture clear small text (about 16
sunset pictures, crystal clear pictures of Amazonian wildlife
like beach, etc..takes clear accurate pictures. The colors
Optical Zoom, gives clear pictures with the Optical
zoom, the large, clear LCD screen, and the
pictures turned out clear with great color, especially
come out pretty clear as well. the interface
and takes remarkably clear photos. Having gone through
helps you take clear pictures. Zoom works well!
allow me to clear two things up. The
(3"") and very clear and nice to look
pictures are very clear and it is sma"
quality is very clear"
p
unbelievably retty and clear). Also get an extra
and had a clear, large LCD. I looked
pictures sharp and clear, and all features are
very sharp and clear, and simplified controls are
huge and crystal clear, and the movies taken
own. Picture is clear, video is good quality
and this size!! Clear, sharp, really, no complaint
came out very clear, including the zoom shots.
coming through very clear, the lens and built
are bright and clear. Is a must!
is huge and clear. It is very user
the pictures are clear. HD mode does take
The pictures are clear. I have had a
came out crystal clear.
and is very clear.
Very sharp and clear...color is wonderful. The lense
cents each on clearance(original $30 PLUS)They are 800mh
seen
OUTSTANDING....haven anything clearer. I do like the
It takes the clearest pictures. No complaints!Help
there isn't a clearly superior compact or ultracompact
clear that you clearly can see the eyelashes
button for one click to max zoom is
the Lumix TZ5 click on this link, and
with the TZ5, click on this link:
the time you click the button for your
a ""point and click"" that would do it
small point and click, the zoom is outstanding.
a lot of clicking through.
to 28mm loud clicks are almost always recorded
for a single clip (which I imagine is
5 sec. voice clip along with the picture
has a belt clip. but this is still
into the video clip. Puzzling.
mode, movie mode, clipboard mode and custom mode.
edit a couple clips with transitions, it won't
sometimes playing high-def clips
Audio in video clips cuts off midway into
take short video clips and are highly impressed
a few video clips. Help other customers find
- again - close to no lag for
was about as close to what I was
TZ5, it's as close to a perfect camera
as well as close ups. Solid product well
way views brought close with amazing resolution. But
Your fingers may close part of it.
a 35-450 mm close up to long lens...without
in more people close up, or more scenery
and low-light photography. Close up nature photos are
looking high quality close up or portrait photos
clear and up close shot of his face
to get up close and personal with the
is positioned very close to the grip. It's
from macro (up close), portraits, scenic, and zoomed.
With the close-outs deals the TZ5 is
the 10 x close-up feature of people, animals,
but capable of close-ups (which is why I
shots (landscapes to close-ups) very easy. The 3""
to open and close. The small Lithium battery
away objects very close. Also lets you bring
(does not lock closed but only snaps shut),
or three feet closer than with the more
helps you get closer to your subjects wh"
today's price is closer to $300 you might
when someone moves closer or further away? Isn't
to get much closer to objects or whatever
and people much closer to more of a
camera that was closer to a DLSR in
so if you're closer to one person, that
would consider the closest thing without breaking the
truly is the closest to having the best
subject under bright cloudy skies, even while the
comes with it--no clumsy cords, just a very
was slow and clunky.
internet sites from CNET to Amazon to Bob's
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tuck in a coat pocket or purse), optical
about in the cockpit is a real pain
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to friends and colleagues. I absolutely love it.
next year in college. My camera arrived in
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even in ""vivid"" color mode. Overall, a large
lense provides accurate color with little distortion. I
capability. Detail and color on pics was right
picture quality and color were only so-so, and
is superb, and color rendition rarely needs any
screen menu, beautiful color display, and a great
so much better color on sunsets using the
like the blue color finish on the body
day. Nice default color rendering. The 10x optical
so check each color for informationabout this
display; an extra color (green) appearing between colors/in
various intelligent features, color balance was off (e.g.
photography) error in color display; an extra color
grainy, lacking in color depth - they seem
and my own color darkroom. Help other customers
and the special color setting to balance out
crisp and the color is vivid.
Be assured, the color is MUCH sharper than
to determine the color range of the photograph.
beyond usability. The color was way off. The
is the VIVID color mode This
enhancement. really
recycled, but your color balance and exposure will
are organized by color, so check each color
out of focus. Color, sharness and exposure were
clear with great color, especially if you understand
and natural in color, if you keep the
rich with natural color, all without any fussing
camera picks up color, shadow, and texture amazingly
mode and nice color.
reliably the right color. In iA mode indoor-hit
(
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get some wierd coloration. I'm not sure what
brighter, and more colorful than ever before. The
Lumix gives accurate colors and offers lots of
Canon SD700. Also, colors are natural & attractive.
buy in different colors (I chose blue, and
brownish haze. Generally, colors were not accurate. Photo
stabilizationworks great. Colors are spot on. Battery
camera from Panasonic. Colors are bright and clear.
really decent pictures. Colors are good, auto white
Leica :). The colors are very good and
is impressed. The colors are gorgeous and with
adjusted perfectly. The colors and density of the
accurate pictures. The colors seems to be like
Pictures of vibrant colors taken using iA (intelligent
default settings. Brilliant colors, amazing detail - I
are brilliant, wonderful colors, good on
compensation low
with really accurate colors. The stabilizer is really
outdoor shots, beautiful colors. The wide angle lens
images with odd colors.
(green) appearing between colors/in the border between shade
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""PleasureRide"" -
to the great combination of a Leica lens
about the perfect combination of lens (wide-angleto
are a great combination. This is a big
the future will combine high quality a
video/sound nd
the TZ3. IA combined with the new engine
and zoom ring combo. there is a e.zoom
pretty lengthy and come out pretty clear as
systems I have come acrros in cameras. The
the pictures just come out great Help other
battery does not come so
pre-charged, be prepared
easy, does not come with a componentcable
it. The photos come out just great in
All my pictures come out very noisy. red
about. The pictures come out super sharp with
that the pictures come out light and clear
of my shots come out well, so the
and the shots come out very well with
of light source come out very yellow; even
the branded-lensesthat come with most cameras. It
this camera to come out for a while,
was going to come out with the TZ5.
great images to come your way. The 10X
this one to come out..packedwith good features..
Hopefully, Panasonic will come out with a firmware
start-up for new comers. If you are, I
3-4x zoom actually comes up more often than
Quick menu button. Comes in quite handy
me. And it comes in extremely handy.
created complete. It comes complete with 5 different
and the Lumix comes on top by far
the right-hand side comes open easily (does not
travel charger that comes with it--no clumsy cords,
of options that comes in handy if you
software
photoFunstudio that comes with the camera. The
shots. Software that comes with camera is so-so.
doesn't feel as comfortable to me as a
I'm not entirely comfortable with using the digital
is a nice comfortable size.
this camera very comfortable to shoot with casually.
#NAME? feel very comfortable with all the options
will not fit comfortably in a pocket, so
will still fit comfortably in a purse and
small and fits comfortably in your hand, and
digital camera fits comfortably in a loose pocket
it still fits comfortably in my jean pocket.
bit large to comfortably fit into a jeans
shoots that are coming out now, but I
consideringthey are coming from a device that
Panasonic will be coming out with a firmware
other new cameras coming into play recently, you
zoom... the images coming out of this camera
wide angle photos coming through very clear, the
scenery - sunsets, coming into port, etc. Exactly
Digital Cameras were coming out that could shoot
If my wife commandeers this camera from me,
and photo results, commend this product. Why carry
we really can't comment on the camera. It
light so can't comment on that. Though limited
function so can't comment on it. I also
lots of people comment on how big it
I've read various commentary on the superiority of
- many people commented on this.
see the above comments to switch of LCD
their pictures and comments on Amazon, I appreciate
by the favorable comments on the 28mm ""wide
by the favorable comments on the 28mm ""wide
Please see my comments to each of the
TZ5, so my comments apply only to the
TZ5, so my comments apply only to the
dozens of on-line comments and reviews, and while
will leave some comments on the FZ18 for
7 1 star comments (less than 4%) in
179 5 star comments to 7 1 star
and they are common to all cameras of
other standard features common in most point and
The 3 most common zoom,
adjustments, backlight compensation,
the two most commonly used modes, others are
This small, (relatively) compact digital camera fits comfortably
an older 5MP compact digital, but I never
outstandingfor a compact camera, or for any
zoom for a compact camera
versatility for a compact point and shoot, this
looking for a compact camera with lots of
weighty for a compact camera. But all in
miracles from a compact camera. But... indoors, outdoors,
zoom in a compact body. Features wise, no
capability in a compact body. It still fits
who want a compact camera, go get something
you want a compact camera with a big
I wanted a compact camera with a good
An amazing compact camera, October 8, 2008
so small and compact that it fits everywhere!
10x zoom and compact design are a great
effective zoom and compact size. Depth of field
enough to be compact yet still has a
improved T4. best compact camera. I've ever used.
The Best Compact Digital Camera I Have
is the best compact digital camera I have
The best compact digicam money can buy
is the best compact camera in earth with
love this camera. Compact body (fits in pocket
features, manual controls, compact size, at a competitive
3X from conventional compact digital cameras. After traveling
For a die-hard compact digital camera geek like
class - digital compact cameras. I
point-and-shoot had
that most every compact has an issue with
want. It is compact and grip friendly, and
needs, it is compact with a great zoom
The size is compact and easy to travel
HEAVY, BUT IT'S COMPACT AND FITS EASILY IN
heavier than its compact counterparts
for a light compact camera that will still
for a more compact camera to carry with
it is more compact than the Canon).
is much more compact with a big LCD
find the most compact camera with the most
not the most compact camera around that's more
not the most compact of cameras, it sti"
larger than my compact Canon, but, a lot
for category of compact camera's
also the only compact digital camera I've ever
that all other compact cameras also share to
like any other compact digital in many of
than any other compact I've ever owned. The
on the other compact cameras I looked at.
is the perfect compact camera.
an advanced compact
point-and-shoot camera, ideal for travelling.
a good quality compact digital camera is much
The high resolution, compact size (can't really test
looked at several compact cameras before deciding on
for a small compact camera that was easy
still a small, compact camera. Help other customers
than your standard compact point and shoot, its
side, but still compact enough to keep with
camera is still compact enough to carry around
a clearly superior compact or camera
ultracompact out
available in the compact camera market. I wanted
given up the compact size for better low-light
to made this compact packed with great features
all similar Ulta Compact and Compact cameras before
the most versatile compact digital camera on the
in a very compact media. this is a
just a very compact block (smaller than a
of cameras, very compact and th"
feature set. Very compact for a camera with
selection criteria were: compact and easy to carry,
to decide which compact camera to choose. First
than those with compact cameras, but I was
shoot that was compact(could fit in my pants
you're getting, a compact, POCKETABLE 28 - 280
use, lightweight and compact, and has allowed me
and is quite compact, which was important to
It's not that compact, unlike some of the
3x optical zoom, compact, and well built. The
paid for a compact. The second, a real
upgrade from a compact. User friendly. Buy it!
out of a compact.
quality it's relatively compact. While its bigger than
buena camara digital compacta, lo mejor el zoon
that many other compacts also add lots of
bulky than most compacts, but that's the tradeoff
be the perfect companion for pretty much all
a perfect traveler's companion- good picture quality, easy
Very poor company support for problems., December
it on. The company told her to buy
compared to other comparably priced point and shoot
after pretty good comparative shopping, but the best
ISO, pictures look comparative to an SLR, and
in-store, and much comparative shopping, I was ready
anything that can compare to this camera's features
so I cannot compare it to others I
an opportunity to compare. I was very pleased
is a breeze compared to most P&S cameras
grainy and dull compared to other comparablypriced
screen is huge compared to the A75, almost
from Amazon, I compared the results with my
to say. I compared my Canon SLR with
that year, I compared its pictures to those
about it much, compared it to many others
is so small compared to a camcorder,handheld
camera itself. This compares very badly with the
possible. I am comparing this to my Canon
its paces and comparing it shot by shot
7 months reading, comparing and researchingall similar
only negatives were comparing it to digital SLRs.
of research and comparison with other cameras in
There is no comparison. Here are the problems
side by side comparisons but what I can
side by side comparisons on photo quality. So
to open battery compartment to remove SD card.
in the same compartment. In the past 6
9MP, SDHC
Image-stabilizer, compatibilty, 720p video
but this one compels me to do so.
LCD option to compensate. In daylight, even on
that's more than compensated for by its versatility
Also, the flash compensates to the distance to
studying the exposure compensation settings since I had
adjust the exposure compensation if your subject is
wonderful colors, good compensation on low light conditions,
adjustments,zoom, backlight compensation, and force flash off
(
adjustmentse.g., exposure compensation, various focus options, zoom)
white balance, exposure compensation, shutter speed, and flash
white balance, exposure compensation, picture modes - and
brands offered some competition in this area, but
size, at a competitive good price. The TZ5
market at a competitive price. I am amazed
price was very competitive at under $300.00 It
TZ5 over its competitor, the Canon S110, is
better than its competitors. Help other customers find
all, I can't complain about this camera. And
far. Some people complain about the audio sounding
I could really complain about. The pictures come
of people have complained that the TZ5 is
I have no complains at the time, the
My only major complaint about the TZ5 is
sharp, really, no complaint at the price.
takes. My only complaint is the video capturing....if
shoot. My only complaint is that the microphone
in texas...the only complaint i have so far
month. The only complaint thus far regarding the
special cables. One complaint, however is that sometimes
had. My only complaint, which I saw in
There have been complaints about this on other
clearest pictures. No complaints! Help other customers find
PACKAGE. NO REAL COMPLAINTS, EXCEPT IT IS NOT
has had no complaints. The camera is easy
Features wise, no complaints. Works as advertised.
the FX18 to complement the TZ5. Help other
side...whichis a complete bonus for me. Help
Lumix is a complete waste of money and
Lumix is a complete waste. Anyone want to
MAKES IT A COMPLETE PACKAGE. Help other customers
complete. It comes complete with 5 different music
slideshow it created complete. It comes complete with
I tried a completely dark room with no
does not fit completely in the palm of
image stabilization has completely changed the way I
this camera. Haven't completely put it through its
the computer is completely painless: unlike my old
I have not completely explored all of its
say I'm not completely disappointedbut I may
the battery was completely discharged.
the flash was completely a waste. This Panasonic,
will make you completely forget there is no
and it was completly new, withouth any scracth.
big, heavy and complex for traveling. I am
each mode. The complexity of what it enables
without being to complicated. During a summer vacation
the image stabilization compliments the long end of
come with a component cable for HD viewing,
feel and grip), component quality, zoom capability, Intelligent
TV doesn't have component input on the side
including AV out/digital, component out and DC in.
should consider switching Component output to HDMI. And
can't reach the component input located at the
(720p capture with component cable playback)
quite easy to compose and shoot. The most
my glasses to compose on the screen, which
hardest job is composing your shot; the camera
being acustomed to composing pictures on an LCD
provided aren't even composite cables - they're the
well as good composition. We liked this camera
(perhaps due to compression by amazon).
are willing to compromise, buy it, because it
larger pocket. (some compromises have to be made
on my 19inch computer screen, however I haven't
or use included computer software
viewed on my computer are really sharp, and
when seen on computer at actual size. In
that), and the computer recognizes it as a
interaction with the computer is completely painless: unlike
while connected to computer for downloading.And new
after transferring to computer
upload to my computer) is transferringmy photos
monitors (TV and computer), but not so much
connected to a computer, but obviously that really
photos to the computer, they are all blurry,
to use with computer. Best camera I have
camera to the computer? NOTHING REQUIRED TO INSTALL!!!!
good on their computers as it does on
Es bueno contar con cámaras de alta tecnologÃ-a
tomar tus fotos con una Lumix TZ5 y
and proof of concept shots. This certainly didn't
times. I am concerned that it will snap
my wife is concerned with having a camera
do have minor concerns that I like to
such as a concert where you need to
attended a music concert featuring (among others) my
at say, a concert, or a pocket point
my son's band concert, and various night scene
them at the concert. I took about 370
used it at concerts and recently european vacation
LLC ""Greg Guithues, Concise... (Dayton, Ohio, USA) -
at a useful conclusion for this review. I
is a quick conclusion...
on low light condition and noise control. The
indoor low light condition is really a challenge
outside in windy condition is impossible.
Was in excellent condition, no problems. Help other
Amazon in perfect condition. I opened the box
in low light conditions when the camera is
In low light conditions you may not get
also low light conditions was
performance very low.
in great lighting conditions
Under most lighting conditions it takes beautiful pictures.
array of special conditions for each mode. The
under bright, sun-lit conditions as well as overcast
some of the conditions I shoot in). I
pictures in different conditions, and the intelligent auto
and almost every conditions, I can boldly say
on low light conditions, very good zoom and
in low light conditions, where the camera has
in all lighting conditions, and I found it
well as overcast conditions, handling exposure perfectly while
anything under any conditions. I tried a completely
550, in identical conditions. TO top it off,
in low light conditions. A LOT of noise.
and low light conditions.
range of lighting conditions. One setting identifies the
job in most conditions.
and is fully configurable. It is bigger and
make this reviewer/user confused. This camera, once you
there is some confusion that because it has
use cables, and connect it to one of
camera control when connected to a computer, but
drains even while connected to computer for downloading.
bags where we connected, and they arrived four
3"" LCD screen. Connecting the camera to view
use the USB connection to upload to my
2 The USB connection does not charge the
The
responsibility. USB connectivity reports the camera as
standard USB port connector on the side of
By Joseph F. Connolly ""Friar Tuck"" (Sarasota, FL)
big camera. The cons are far outweighedby
some of the cons.
And now some Cons:
to worry about conserving battery. Just make sure
of it, and consider buying the Lumix FX35
love this camera, Consider the size, the cost
Panasonic should definitely consider MP4 format. This is
that I didn't consider before buying the camera.
all these features. Consider everything in this camera.
this review. I consider myself an advanced amateur
is what I consider to be an easy-to-use
DMC-LX3, which I consider the ultimate point &
$300 you might consider waiting a day or
might some ppl consider is the ""size"", yes
* Panasonic should consider switching Componentoutput to
* They should consider adding an accessory shoe
might want to consider waiting for something else)
what I would consider the closest thing without
- Body is considerably larger than the Canon.
cameras I had considered touted many features I
this camera, I considered buying one of the
the models I considered before buying the TZ5,
Otherwise, would have considered.
I am also considering getting one that uses
look pretty good considering they are coming from
is just right considering the zoom and all
that's quite something considering some of the conditions
auto focus are consistently good in most all
did I get consistently better snapshots than those
modes seem to consistently pick the best settings.
and exposure were consistently good under a wide
the subjects were consistently well exposed. The controls
beam, it will consistently focus well even in
high quality photo consitantly. In addition to this,
issues that become constant annoyancesfarther down the
3 hours of constant use (with sleep mode
noticed the camera constantly trying to focus on
movie mode. It constantly refocuses making for bad
rapidly take pictures constantly when I'm on the
the camera will constantly be 'hunting' for the
The body is constructed of aluminum and sturdy
that is well constructed and thought out. I
and seems well constructed. The lens is a
with a metal construction and a good weighty
for the average consumer trying to navigate through
help to other consumers in return. Help other
time, which also consumes significant battery power. My
giving me any contact info from apple or...
tech support. I've contacted them three times, and
many reported they contacted Panasonic, only to be
However, I am contemplating returning the camera and
was the only contender with a real Leica
y estoy muy contento... el zoom es fantástico
the camera will continue to go in and
I may have continued shopping if I were
box and am continuing to learn about the
photos, & fast continuous mode. The 720p video
is to have continuous focus. Even if you're
such as ISO, continuous auto focus, metering mode,
pleased with its continuous shooting mode - you
can take rapid continuous shots indefinitely at about
turn off the continuous focus setting when taking
video, without the continuous focus running. Because the
can do it continuously! You can also do
often in high contrast and full sun situations.
can adjust the contrast and make the screen
Sure, advancing technology contributes to that overall sense
to have camera control when connected to a
wish I could control all the settings manually,
you have full control - but that's not
time.... the Intelligent control is rarely wrong in
The Venus IV control for this camera is
plenty of manual control features too. When prices
There's some manual control in this mode, but
Canon S2IS: less control, fussier autofocus, and unimpressive
For greater manual control, there is a programmable
want more manual control, a really good video
for total creative control. This is the camera
level of manual control. On the outside, it
except the manual control. However, it has a
condition and noise control. The pictures produced by
to more easily control/allow for long shutter exposures
is powerful, but controlled well. Best I've had
zoom are amazing, controls are easily found in
stuff and arcane controls that I'll never used,
3 Few/no manual controls - the manual controls
mode, great manual controls (with a good auto
4x minimum, manual controls for shooting in unusual
from more manual controls
lack of manual controls doesn't detract too much
lack of manual controls and the price drop
of some manual controls (on exposure, speed etc.)
- the manual controls are few and hard
loved the manual controls and ability to bracket
The most needed controls are easily accessible -
and use. Other controls are easily It's
manipulated.
clear, and simplified controls are an improvementover
with the subject. Controls are easy to use.
with casually. The controls are easy to figure
well exposed. The controls are simple, the 10X
and poorly designed controls), Casio Exilim Card EX-S10
of its manual controls), but the TZ5 meets
weak zoom, tiny controls), Casio Exilim EX-S880 (No
zoom and easy controls, May 15, 2009
modern features, manual controls, compact size, at a
of full manual controls, but the TZ5 lived
miss the manual controls, especially for low-light shots,
not that many controls, or switches (thank god),
speed and aperture controls.
had more manual controls. In particular, I would
has few manual controls... but automatic modes and
can't beat the convenience of knowing that even
really enjoy the convenience of having a high
DMC-TZ5S for the convenience of having a ""point
spare battery for convenience. I hope there is
This is a convenient and well thought out
flash off are convenient and quick to select.
to none, extremely convenient access to most settings,
so it is convenient to turn off power
to a more convenient seperate switch on the
so it is convenient. Help other customers find
but works for conventional full featured tripods.
the 3X from conventional compact digital cameras. After
premiere elements to convert it to an .MPeg
Quicktime. They aren't convertable to any other viewer
have to be converted to h.264 to save
so difficult to convey the size and openess
don't want to convey that they're inferior -
it's easy to convince the camera what you
been great. I'm convinced it's excellent value. Before
makes it a cool tech item to own.
modes that are cool but I haven't gone
is a really cool camera and I really
and with really cool light effects.
- but it's cool!
is really really cool. I'm not a big
are really, really cool. This camera takes amazing
of the Nikon CoolPix cameras. Help other customers
hands on a copy of Canon's ZoomBrowserinstead.
with it--no clumsy cords, just a very compact
standing on a corner of a 5 acre
to make a correct set-up therefore if you
firmware update to correct the couple of issues
a way to correct the focus problem in
if that's not correct, release and try again.
Could that be correct? Apparently it is, based
This is also correctable in the menu.
this one has corrected some of the very
stills, that were corrected in 1.2. Check the
I used it correctly well the zoom did
picture until you correctly choose an actually setting.
high resolution and corresponding large files rather than
pictures, and doesn't cost an arm and a
camera for the cost of the repair.
fraction of the cost of the original OEM:
fraction of the cost of the original OEM:
the size, the cost and the result. It
best yet, the cost was far less on
DSLR - they cost too much for high-end)
ease of use, cost n all other features
repaired it will cost nearly as much as
Eduardo A. S. Costa ""Eduardo Steiner"" (rio de
a trip to Costa Rica. We mostly shoot
TZ5 9.1MP from Costco and ended up returning
pocket camera which cou"
camera could (and could not) do out-of-the-box.
the screen (that could have been just the
on the 5, could still have less glare,
here on Amazon could not be beat. (At
weeks ago and could not be happier. We
very good and could substitute for a regular
would want and could use out of a
it. How bad could the noise be?
what the camera could (and could not) do
life. full charge could take over 400 pic
pictures, what else could you want in a
Video.. what else could I ask for. The
on and I could get a pictu"
so bad, I could not even enjoy any
small camera I could keep with me. This
SLR-style features I could get. The natural choice
I guess I could attribute that to the
is NOTHING I could really complain about. The
great picture, I could just reach inside my
best price I could find anywhere, including local
wanted something I could stick in my pocket
cheaper than I could find it anywhere else.)
portable that I could take with me everyday.
camera that I could not only use casually
taken that I could attribute to the camera's
features that I could possibly get at a
camera That I could zoom and carry in
read what I could regarding the quality of
I wish I could control all the settings
best zoom I could get. This one is
optical zoom. I could capture clear small text
when taking movies. Could that be correct? Apparently
reviewers make out. Could fit in a large
the better picture could be caught with a
the power problem could be rectified by plugging
smartest feature that could ever be put in
coming out that could shoot in 720p with
Two things that could need fixing:
father of three could have. I've not had
so that we could take movies of our
simple cover you could slide in place for
with it and couldn't be happier. I hope
detail - I couldn't be happier. The zoom
camera, and I couldn't have been happier. It
the camera, I couldn't get sharp distance pictures.
the DMC-TZ5. I couldn't be happier. It is
setting. Either I couldn't figure out where to
to performance. I couldn't be happier with my
and zooming! I couldn't find a better camera
I tried just couldn't meet my needs. I
and shoot. She couldn't be happier with this
a high byte count but it is easily
pumping up pixel count and really do some
than its compact counterparts
own camera. After countless hours and days of
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720p resolution. (A couple more have been released
SE Asia.. A couple of friends had the
this camera a couple of months ago primarily
this camera a couple of months ago and
to edit a couple clips with transitions, it
TZ3 for a couple of years now, so
camera for a couple of months now and
camera for a couple of weeks and have
it for a couple of hours now and
I've had a couple of weeks now to
one in a couple of years. I especially
sightseeing,including a couple of short videos, and
the mail a couple of days ago and
camera on a couple of one-day trips, and
went through a couple of cameras (Fuji F100fd,
the TZ5K a couple of months now. It's
to correct the couple of issues I mentioned
and megapixel enhancement; coupled with ease of use
wide angle lens coupled with the 10x optical
High quality coupled with intuitive capability in
SLR, and of course 400 and above get
battery and of course a different charger. I
- and of course great photo capabilities.
the camera, of course, shows you a still
being flimsy. Of course, knowing they are plastic
which is, of course, 16:09 Just be sure
flash off of course. Be sure you hold
my son's Eagle Court of Honor. The camera
an international journey courtesy of NorthWest and KLM.
my friend, my cousins all loved it absolutely!!).
one may accidently cover the mic without knowing.
in. The battery cover is easy to open
right forefinger doesn't cover the flash when I'm
same automatic lens cover mechanismas the DMC-TZ3.
sand) the lens cover finally failed for good.
of the lens cover back and forth until
because the lens cover stops retracting or only
yes the lens cover is very fragile but
my TZ3 lens cover failed to fully open/close.
not to partially cover the flash, just a
with a simple cover you could slide in
too easy to cover up accidentallywith my
and inadvertently be covered by a finger.
in places easily covered up by your fingers
for video, easily covered by your finger while
if you aren't covering it with your left
The door that covers the ports is a
mm equivalent) that covers all possible shooting situations
many of my coworkers and they are wowwed.
the lcd screen cracked.
this piece of crap back tomorrow morning.
downside is the crap capture software that Panasonic
took me 3 crappy camera's later to get
as a good crash test for what the
the menus are crazy.
10x optical zoom crea"
the ability to create panoramic like shots is
been able to create a preset in Final
automatic slideshow it created complete. It comes complete
FPS is. It creates a .MOV file; I'm
need. Anything larger creates huge files that need
as a pretty creative individual, but this camera
looking for total creative control. This is the
a lot more creativity - especially when zoomed
size of a credit card! And the thing
are sharp and crisp at ISO 800 No,
The images are crisp and the color is
good, weren't as crisp as I'd like so
the photography is crisp and bright, and is
photos are so crisp and clear that you
camera is unbelievable!! Crisp photo's and high definition
images are very crisp and clean, with almost
THe pictures are crisp, this is easy to
gotten some great, crisp, in focus pictures. The
Shot wouldn't take crisp, in focus pictures. This
ARE CLEAR AND CRISP. IT IS A LITTLE
is large and crisp. Is ready to shoot
- my selection criteria were: compact and easy
Besides meeting that criteria it has tons of
excels at these criteria making me happy I
(maybe not your) criteria:
people and the critic on your site.
So its really critical that everything about the
some of the criticisms by the so called
the videos is cropped at 8khz, that's almost
un-retouchedand not cropped. The day was bright
is fine for cropping pictures, but otherwise it's
angle (not just crops the frame)
from behind a crowd of people. We are
this on a cruise - it was perfect.
a 20 day cruise from Japan to Kodiak
Took one of cruise from Venice to Istanbul,
on a Mediterraneancruise. I was looking for
where we were cruising on the Nile. It
beautifully,huge and crystal clear, and the movies
shot came out crystal clear.
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here are my current impressions:
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TZ3K (black), and cut my ""shaky"" pix in
preset in Final Cut Pro that allows me
something that is cute & tiny, this isn't
all of the cute movies we've recorded are
and lightweight (also cuter design, but who really
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previous camera, Sony Cybershot DSCT300, had a fully
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at touchscreen Sony cybershots for a long time,
one has to cycle through using menu buttons.
of that large cyclops-like lens and the attractive
case for a d"
to buy a D-SLR with an external flash.
It's not a D-SLR or SLR but
replacement,
our Nikon D70S D-SLR, which is a great
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with a Nikon D300 and wanted something I
with my Nikon D50 and LOVE it, but
over my Nikon D50 for most casual situations.
as the Nikon D500/600. Went to B&H in
owns a Nikon D60. While he disagrees, I
have a Nikon D70 and it produces nicer
use than my D70. we'll be off to
supplementour Nikon D70S D-SLR, which is a
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a year. I dabble in &
photography think
friend of my Dad's had taken, and they
for mom and dad.
fluctuates on a daily basis, both up and
for Travel and Daily Use, March 1, 2009
camera, and for daily trips around town. I
great camera for daily use, and travel. The
to carry for daily use (and this is),
travel and on daily runs, so it gets
W. Baxendale (South Dakota) - See all my
it was impact damage, sand damage, etc., which
impact damage, sand damage, etc., which is the
this camera is damn good and gets things
got a little damp in Naples and Rome
then you can dangle it or attach it
tried a completely dark room with no lights
well in the dark outside and in some
when it's getting dark. Also, the interaction with
make the screen darker if needed. Beautiful resolution
in near absolute darkness.
zoom..nice photos in darkness..would buy as a gift..worth
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M. Darter ""JM Darter"" (OKC, OK USA) -
fabulous especially at data rates of upto 25mbs
only see the data when using the photoFunstudio
partition and no data. I like seeing a
to automatically stamp date on each picture
picture according to date and starts each day
something called Travel Date, which will organize pictures
up all the dates etc, just got right
my photo buff daughter is impressed. The colors
camera for my daughter's birthday. I'm a serious
pictures of my daughter's volleyball games inside a
this for my daughter, she loves it and
of our 1-year daughter. all
Unfortunately, of the
be a little daughting, however you can display
was a tad daunting at first...but a few
for a 20 day cruise from Japan to
to Africa 2nd day out zoom went again
charger. After a day of fully reading the
out for a day with a full battery
you have a day outing on a non-full
aren't spending all day in museums shooting w/o
the mail each day waiting for my order...it
and starts each day as number 1I
portable for every day use than my D70.
with lenses every day for those s
'emergency' hots.
camera the first day we owned it to
took a four day trip to NYC and
through a full day of sightseeing,including a
is gr8 in day light and ok in
was only one day beyond the expected delivery.
$249.99 and the day I was going to
not cropped. The day was bright & hazy,
and if the day is very bright, you
250 photos a day, the longest day concluded
and bingo, one day, there it was. Bought
1st, 2nd, 3rd day. This was useful when
camera in it's day. It's downfall was a
snap off one day.
fine during the day. Nice default color rendering.
most of the day. However, it never missed
it to this day.
middle of your day. A SD Extreme III
fine versatility and daylight image quality. the
Unfortunately
fair in full daylight renders the juglers hands
simply SPECTACULAR in daylight use. I haven't done
* In outdoor daylight the pictures are beautiful,
intelligent. It takes daylight pictures too slow, opting
to compensate. In daylight, even on the brightest
- preferably with daylight, you will see great
when in bright daylight. But to be honest
OK under bright daylight.
an e-mail (3 days later) that they are
used for 2 days
camera within 29 days from Amazon, they were
camera arrived 5 days before we left, and
received it 5 days before going on vacation.
countless hours and days of research, I decided
for a few days now. I normally shoot
they arrived four days later, just a few
a couple of days ago and so far,
for those sunny days where it can be
Gone are the days of carrying a gear
place for those days or even offer it
were dealyed two days en route in Boston,
the last two days putting the TZ5 through
images over two days and all but 3
charge for 3-Jan days, but I do carry
and in 2 days.
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for about 3 days...I tested the macro, movie
video (during the daytime outside) seems quite over-exposed
be in a daze like I was trying
componentout and DC in. The battery cover
zoom wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarlens, which is
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our camera (Kodak DC290) and camcorder (Sony TRV-9)
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it as a deal breaker. The most interesting
this is a deal breaker for me. I
still a got deal for 97 cents( if
do a great deal of research and then
did a great deal of research before purchasing
back was the deal breaker. Sorry Panasonic -
it was a deal-killer. I then looked at
me on the deal. It also takes great
and we were dealyed two days en route
switch of LCD dear or read the manual
Fantastic camera, December 27, 2008
Great Camera, December 3, 2008
great camera, December 12, 2008
"Great little camera, December 19, 2008
Beautiful Photos!, December 13, 2008
all around point/shoot, December 29, 2008
a Great Purchase, December 26, 2008
with Great Results, December 21, 2008
from the seller, December 22, 2008
Easy to use, December 14, 2008
and extra zoom, December 23, 2008
good zoom (10x!!!), decent video (I already own
good as a decent 480i camcorder.It records
to get a decent shot - but iA
all, it's a decent camera, but I would
that provide a decent 3MBps (MegaBytes). Other brands
can't take a decent shot in the gym
picture quality and decent HD wide screen video
shot of getting decent audio. ------- the audio
great. With halfway decent lighting, exposure is excellent
Sony all make decent quality cameras. But you
been giving me decent pictures in IA "
guy takes really decent pictures. Colors are good,
pocket! And some decent pics too. Help other
in tight spaces. Decent flash for a point
that would take decent pictures of my daughter's
photos, along with decent video. It has been
The macro is decent, and the camera seems
it's quiet, the deceptively small flash is pretty
was trying to decide which compact camera to
expert reviewers, but decided to purchase the camera
out there), but decided that would be too
others and finally decided to buy. My previous
me, I finally decided to buy my own
months before I decided to buy ...I looked
wife's birthday. I decided to wait a while
http://www.dcresourc
http://www.dpreview. I decided to buy this one.
a month I decided on the Lumix. It
of prints, I decided to return this camera.
price range, I decided to buy this camera.
much research I decided on the Panasonic Lumix
of research, I decided on this panasonic lumix
nice results I decided to start looking at
was shipped. I decided to get the Canon
was shipped. I decided to get the Canon
like so I decided to look at the
year so I decided to ask my parents
the TZ3. I decided to go ahead and
in use I decided to buy o"
flimsy plastic(Why Panasonic decided to do that, I
the bill so decided to give it a
three years, then decided to stop running. I
Cameras before we decided on the Panasonic Lumix
this camera were decidedly, noticeably subpar.
compact cameras before deciding on this one. I
two months before deciding to purchase this camera.
of research before deciding on this camera. There
my old Olympus deciding to call it quits
very difficult time deciding which digital camera to
(smaller than a deck of cards and just
it would suddenly decline leaving me with little
expect from a dedicated vidcam, but this IS
should have a dedicated movie camera if you
The problems are deep seated form-factorand software
underwaterstrobe for deep dives, but besides that,
has a high def movie camera built in
on a high def TV, the tz5 would
video, the camera's default is to have continuous
the day. Nice default color rendering. The 10x
old Kodak on default setting and
appropriatemode. The default mode uses an aperture
photos with the default settings. Brilliant colors, amazing
much trouble and defeat the purpose of an
is a huge defect. While much about the
camera may be defective, or i may not
are a somewhat deficient flash unit and slow
its feature and definitely not recommend the case.
pictures of cats definitely use the Slow Red-Eye
the camera is definitely the wide angle lens
& this is definitely an Things
improvement. that
short. Panasonic should definitely consider MP4 format. This
helped. I would definitely this
recommend camera for
I
point-and-shoot. would definitely following
recommend other peoples'
LOVE IT!!!! Would definitely to
recommend anyone. Gorgeous
shoot 720i high definition video (1280x720 DPI) at
photo's and high definition video. Not to mention
records in high definition 720p. The video format
Also pretty nice definition, good movie mode and
so in High Definition.
at near high definition. Images viewed on my
- and this degrades the video quality. This
at a high degree of camera..
performance....Great Works
feature turns 360 degrees (needs to be 'locked'
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they had longer delay time and more lead
itself) and the delay is either 2 or
weeks is the delay between pressing the button
reason for the delays in powering up and
very simple to delete a photo.
- I accidentally deleted some video because I
TZ5 does not deliver. My wife's Canon SD400
on time and delivered on time. Follow-up report
question. It was delivered at n/c and in
easy. It was delivered on time. It was
beyond the expected delivery. This is a terrific
this camera. Quick delivery. I learn a new
I'm a pretty demanding and
photographer, this camera
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first time! How demoralizing!
The colors and density of the images from
the software both deny any support The
responsibility.
and in this department, the Lumix is no
in the camera department. All was well till
pre-set exposure modes depending on the scene (action,
a time, so depending on your quality level,
model to buy depends on your need for
lacking in color depth - they seem very
right focus. It's depth of field is excellent
and compact size. Depth of field is displayed
great pictures with depth of field.
not use to describe my Canon G9. I
the manual was describing - I was ready
Hao Gan ""Graphic Design Inc"" (CA) - See
Leica lens, body design (good feel and grip),
* Some button design is not premium, like
zoom and compact design are a great combination.
DSLR. And the design is ergonomic.
glance, but the design and software issues associated
due to these design issues.
lightweight (also cuter design, but who really cares?).
time, for feel, design, and The
performance. *only*
with a good design, multiple features and equipped
F100fd (difficult menu design, pink banding issue), Canon
that has been designed the way I want
package, which is designed to address a glaring
hard case Panasonic designed for this camera then
handling and poorly designed controls), Casio Exilim Card
like it was designed in 2002! Ok, maybe
them, for example, despite multiple adjustments.
Brilliant colors, amazing detail - I couldn't be
its zoom capability. Detail and color on pics
really can see detail well.
all. Accurate exposures, detailed images rich with natural
is large, finely detailed and visible in all
Shoots great, very detailed pictures, excellent videos, I
landscape and architectual details of buildings.
A few significant details you may not see
see in the details (with real users' images)
see in the details (with real users' images)
used, auto mode details), but I can't seem
go into the details. However, the TZ5 has
it in face detection unless I am taking
excellent. The face detection is ok, it doesn't
settings. The face detection technology works great too.
them. The face detection works like a champ,
if the face detection feature is working or
10 times, face detection focus seems to work
the TZ5's face detection is so effective that
mode has face detection, 3 area high speed,
is how I determine the usefulness of the
""scene settings"" to determine the appropriatemode. The
real time to determine the color range of
manual controls doesn't detract too much from the
after having some developed into prints, you can't
Robert Salita ""Software Developer"" (CHI PAR PHX SYD
coming from a device that small. There are
easy to carry device
in the same device I can just hand
on having this device replace my current Canon
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shown on the diagram. can someone please tell
shown on the diagram. can someone please tell
is only 1 dial that is out of
there's a function dial with only 6 positions,
With the function dial in the ""IA"" setting,
like the main dial on top of the
a 6 mode dial for operation, two of
- The mode dial is easy to use
at 2.5megapixels.The dial on top is clean
chose from. The dial on the top lets
* If the dial is accidentallyrotated, the
modes into the dial at top for quick
400, turn the dial to iA, and then
with 10x zoom, dial options can be preset
to rotate a dial. Be careful on playback
of buttons and dials. Both of us are
(about 7""x9"")along with diapers/wipes, etc. I was leery
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many pictures and did some with
experimenting different
a week and did not have to recharge
And they both did a great job illuminating
(Canon Digital Elph), did not have a battery
distance, and I did no zooming.
Sony Cybershot I did lots of research all
batteries. However, I did not need them at
these. If I did not have the minimum
for me. I did try making a number
great pictures. I did my best to take
great pictures. I did a fair amount of
Christmas present. I did quite a bit of
or purse. I did alot of research because
cards. Since I did not have a memory
regurgitate them. I did a lot of research
to me it did have few set backs.
perfect. Not only did I get consistentlybetter
chip and that did not fix the problem.
mp camera that did just an ok job
slowly. And They did not response to my
new version TZ5, did a bit of research
well the zoom did not work got only
long as I did, I figured, ""what the
the research I did, I love my choice
feel bad i did.
so glad I did. There were many other
I happy I did. It produces stills that
as I originally did. One place said ""in
and use (we didn't even read the instructions).
Sony DSCW300 - Didn't want to invest in
two-week vacation and didn't want to have to
shots. This certainly didn't require anything expensive, and
to 3MB). I didn't use the digital zoom.
look) and I didn't throw my money just
that but i didn't care because the quality
now, but I didn't mind that at all.
research meant I didn't get the Lumix TZ5
to others I didn't own. I've tested the
high, perhaps I didn't use the perfect setting,
manual settings. I didn't think much about this
make sure I didn't end up with a
with that I didn't consider before buying the
plasma TV. I didn't buy a Panasonic camera
wedding. I really didn't have a chance to
the automatic settings didn't work, but I was
the beginning, she didn't find much use for
that the video didn't get saved is reinforced
improve but they didn't.
DSLR, but I didnt expect it to be.
like it. I didnt bother with the included
F700 had just died after a long and
our old Olympus died and have used it
at the San Diego Fair, and it came
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vacation in San Diego. I usually shoot with
runs until it dies (without much advance notice).
runs until it dies (without much advance notice).
worse images (but difference noticeable only in the
it make a difference from your standard point
honest those are difference between a large camera
makes all the difference when taking panoramic shots.
away by the difference in quality VS our
various extents. The difference here is that many
cases, its the difference between getting a shot
not have much difference, it doesn't justify the
much of a difference.
of the primary differences between the TZ4 (comes
complete with 5 different music styles and several
of course a different charger. I recommendone
looking for a different camera that was easier
When there are different light sources, strange artifacts
are great for different What's
environments. even better
use them for different shots, or else the
to buy in different colors (I chose blue,
of pictures in different conditions, and the intelligent
take pictures in different aspect ratio's 4:3, 3:2,
and have many different Camera's from over the
looked into many different cameras in this category.
I researched many different models of Megazoom Cameras
35mm to many different Digitals. I even got
a lot of different ways of photography
has lots of different types of settings which
it will recognize different faces in the shot
SLRs & several different ""point & shoots""."
want to take different types of pictures. It's
images (within the different task selections).
amazingly good, the different scene modes offer a
many of the different settings and I
experimented.
you understand the different scenes and use the
images with three different exposure settings, and the
month. I tried different modes on the camera
than this under different but
circumstances, the intelligent
the options. Using different scene modes is very
some experimenting with different settings and they all
little flexibility with different settings in case I
looking for something different.
because the price differential with the TZ5 is
video is a differentiator for this camera vs.
but does get difficult to see in the
makes it more difficult to frame pictures. I
shots are so difficult to convey the size
She found that difficult to get used to.
it was too difficult to make a correct
had a very difficult time deciding which digital
has a very difficult time shadows in
distinguishing
the Lumix was difficult to use for indoor
price and the difficulty of actually using the
but don't expect digi-cam results if you need
first time pana digiCam user. I got my
first time pana digiCam user. I got my
on any digicam
point-and-shoot today, just Buy
outstanding.
point and shoot digicam. The 10x zoom of
know panasonic LUMIX digicams you probably know that
using optical & digital zoom (I believe this
high-end SLRs & Digital (but not DSLR -
prior camera (Canon Digital Elph), did not have
basic class - digital compact cameras. I
point-and-shoot
old Canon 2.3Meg digital I had for years.
gone through 5 digital cameras in as many
Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide
Cybershot DSCW150 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical
Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide
Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide
Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide
Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide
Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide
Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide
Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide
good FOR A DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERA. The zoom
videos for a digital camera with okay sound.
to have a digital camera that can zoom
capability in a digital still camera. Movies are
is not a digital SLR, but has many
o
functionality f a digital camcorder because you can
before purchasing a digital camera. I wanted a
people want a digital camera that they can
of almost all digital cameras.
addition, to an digital SLR.
from a big digital camera is in this
muy buena camara digital compacta, lo mejor el
had a cannon digital elph, which I thought
have a canon digital rebel and this takes
always bought Canon digital cameras but was enticed
1st gen canon digital rebel DSLR, and these
him my Canon Digital Rebel SLR. Help other
My previous Canon digital cameras over the last
as the Canon Digital Rebel EOS would be
small, (relatively) compact digital camera fits in
comfortably
the best compact digital camera I have seen
from conventional compact digital cameras. After traveling to
a die-hard compact digital camera geek like myself,
Great compact digital camera, August 25, 2008
the only compact digital camera I've ever owned
any other compact digital in many of its
good quality compact digital camera is much easier
In the compact digital camera range, there is
most versatile compact digital camera on the market
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Digital Camera. The size is
Panasonic DMC-TZ5K digital camera, August 28, 2008
case with every digital camera I've even used.
is one excellent digital camera you will be
is my first digital camera. The most noticeable
It's unusual for digital camera of this nature
It's my fourth digital and I started in
I have had digital cameras for about ten
older model Kodak digital camera. While not the
provides a large digital screen to view the
with my last digital camera, but don't even
Since my last digital camera was a Fuji
A smart little digital camera.
in this little digital camera from Panasonic. Colors
Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera , July 24,
have owned many digital cameras, and the DMC-TZ5
DMC-TZ5K 9.1 Megapixel digital camera is truly in
in and most digital cameras have this problem,
traded in my digital SLR a long time
needed a new digital camera so I thought
for a new digital camera as my Christmas
a handful of digital cameras over the last
the maze of digital camera's out there, not
a number of digital cameras over the years
a number of digital cameras over the years
what type of digital camera would be useful
old, bulky, Olympus digital camera and we always
only get one digital camera, this is the
either optical or digital max zoom.
FLASH!) Any other digital camera and it would
were many other digital cameras I was looking
only one other digital camera before, and it
owned a panasonic digital camera.it is so much
with all Panasonic digital cameras, the optical stabilization
TO THE PANASONIC DIGITAL CAMERA, AFTER MANY, MANY
CAMERAS. THE PANASONIC DIGITAL TZ5 HAS MANY PLEASING
for a pocket digital with a wide angle
adds for Point&Shoot digital cameras, I settled on
very good portable digital audio recorders out there),
a high quality digital camera that is capaple
others, I researched digital cameras on-line and in
Zoom (Black)After researching digital cameras for about a
this camera. Second digital camera I have owned
is the second digital camera I've purchased. The
point 'n shoot digital camera with a 10x
point and shoot digital camera for years, and
point and shoot digital camera. Screen appears to
point and shoot digital cameras have 3x or
needed a small digital slim camera to take
A BETTER SMALL DIGITAL CAMERA. THE LEICA LENS
able to take digital photos with the equivilant
I learned that Digital Cameras were coming out
with using the digital view screen instead of
16.9X with the digital added in. The images
novice with the digital cameras. I LOVE IT!!!!
and all those digital cameras, do and much
comparing it to digital SLRs. I think there
movies, Lumix top digital camera in repair history
appear where traditional digital cameras produced none.
I've been using digital cameras for a long
on the various digital camera sites. While they
time deciding which digital camera to choose. I
""3 optical 10 digital"" Pay more attention to
since the 70's, digital, since 98 My new
older 5MP compact digital, but I never expected
zoom, for small digitals, optical stabilization- already
to many different Digitals. I even got myself
teens and single digits) without a problem. I
asking about the dilivery. I got a"
handheld, indoors in dim light of my laptop
in bright or dim light). But it is
to be too dim, especially if flash isn't
an old Minolta DiMage 4x, 4MP. Its bulk
really nice, almost dimensional look to the photos.
in all but direct sunlight.
factor) even in direct sunlight, HD movies, Lumix
is viewable in direct sun; NO BLUR; NO
given the 4 directional buttons and central menu/enter
the 4 way directional pad you have to
fully reading the directions. Help other customers find
it enables and disables in each mode is
camera does not disappoint as long as you
recomended .won't be disappoint. trust me. Help other
lens does not disappoint.
I'm not completely disappointed but I may have
I am not disappointed after using it for
but I'm quite disappointed in two areas. First,
I am very disappointed with this camera. I
I was very disappointed and I previously was
previously was very disappointed in TZ3 low light
feature. I was disappointed in the picture lag
WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!! Help other customers find
say I am disappointed. I don't think that
first impressions are disappointing. Yes, LCD screen was
performancewas very disappointing. I found the videos
owned. Can be disappointingly slow, especially indoors. Sometimes
realize is that, disappointingly, there isn't a clearly
is the big disappointment of the camera.
Overall, a large disappointment - my ancient Fujifilm
all, an extreme disappointment. I wish I had
were a major disappointment. With the Lumix TZ5,
battery was completely discharged.
them turn out discolored red or yellow by
got at the discount store. The Leica brand
that I can discover all the great things
The most interesting discussion was on the Panasonic
add to that discussion. But I'm a pretty
to Kodiak and disembarking in Vancouver B.C. I
like a USB disk.
owned it to disneyland without me, and she
vertical pictures are display vertically but the camera
however you can display a Grid on the
every aspect, from display to video, from low
- Amazingly good display
Large 3.0"" LCD display screen makes reviewing pictures
1 Big LCD display
and bright lcd display this camera has a
such as the display when you don't need
is awesome! The display is large and crisp.
viewfinder, but the display screen is large, finely
get them to display on my plasma TV
wide-screen videos to display on our flat-screen is
menu, beautiful color display, and a great range
a big LCD display, it looked great. We
an excellent LCD display, it is a bit
the large LCD display. So, far, I have
a really sharp display. Beautiful!
recognitionon the display. When taking pictures, it
adjacent to the display. Video quality rocks, at
error in color display; an extra color (green)
histograms cannot be displayed in IA mode, exposure
of field is displayed whenever the zoom is
I was ultimately dissapointed in its performance in
Great Build, Dissapointing Indoor Picture Quality, December
it does not dissappoint! The picture quality is
mother from a distance of approx. 20 meters,
pictures from a distance but the camera is
scenes from a distance or from behind a
is great for distance shots as well as
unipod over longer distance to avoid bluring unless
compensates to the distance to each face (multiple
at a fixed distance, and I did no
a broader focal distance. For example, on auto
landscapes,landmarks and distant subjects that I wanted
the look is distinctive.
on playback to distinguish between what is a
very difficult time distinguishing shadows in outdoor pictures
surprisinglylittle barrel distortion at the wide end
severe wide angle distortion, wild and wooly purple
ghosting and barrel distortion, but it's not as
color with little distortion. I especially like it's
strobe for deep dives, but besides that, I
got great shots diving off a boat in
closer to a DLSR in quality and features,
flexible as a DLSR, but just something to
The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 with 10X optical
Panasonic Lumix DMC tz5k, January 19, 2009
The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 has all the
in the other DMC models. It will also
got my pana DMC TZ5 thru online store.
got my pana DMC TZ5 thru online store.
was/is a Panasonic DMC LZ2. Both purchases were
features from the DMC-FX55. Its size and weight
model) Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with
have a Panasonic DMC-FZ50. This little DMC-TZ5A is
a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 and it was much
have a Pansonic DMC-FZ7 that takes excellent photos,
ladder to the DMC-LX3, which I consider the
and the Panasonic DMC-TX5 is the best I
a friend's Panasonic DMC-TZ3 which he keeps on
to replace my DMC-TZ3, and the only luck
mechanismas the DMC-TZ3. This is a too
the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 as a replacementfor
this panasonic lumix DMC-TZ5 and I'm so glad
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is really a great
my recently purchased DMC-TZ5 is so super sweet.
cameras, and the DMC-TZ5 is the best yet.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, September 28, 2008
loving my Panasonic DMC-TZ5. I agree with others
recommend the Panasonic DMC-TZ5. It is not a
I chose the DMC-TZ5. I couldn't be happier.
DMC-FZ50. This little DMC-TZ5A is less obtrusive and
the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A camera. I received it
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A , August 12, 2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP , July 10,
the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A meet all of my
I chose the DMC-TZ5A and I'm very pleased!
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the Panasonic Lumix, DMC-TZ5A, with a 10X Optical
my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Digital Camera. The size
the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K t"
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Images above 800 do have artifacts (static) in
You can also do a high-burst at 6
cameras. I also do not understandwhy Panasonic
I can and do carry it with me
those digital cameras, do and much more. I
camcorder and can do so in High Definition.
and you can do it You
continuously! can
shots. You can do normal burst shooting of
The camera doesn't do too well in indoor
(why everybody doesn't do that I can't imagine).
and scenes generally do a good job in
found (since I do not use the USB
asks, and I do get questions because of
days, but I do carry a spare. I'm
anything clearer. I do like the quick zoom
downside is I do miss
occasionally having an
sail like I do carrying that extra weight
photography
tavel-family-wildlif I do except for its size
look professional. I do suggest you order a
few videos I DO want to take. Something
occassions when I do need more than your
to make it do so far and I'm
The scene modes do take some getting used
(and could not) do out-of-the-box.
count and really do some work on low
admit. But they do keep me from giving
say that they do a great deal of
understandwhy they do this in the first
playing around to do in order to get
SDHC card to do them. They are available
Panasonic decided to do that, I don't know
was easy to do online. The reason I
problem has to do with Panasonic'suse of
compels me to do so. I've been using
camera seems to do pretty well in low
good seller to do business with.
for something to do special effects test shots,
bought this to do my daughter's senior pictures
I'm wanting to do is preserve some memories.
sure what to do about the Panasonic, yet.
wasn't sure where do begin my research. As
it absolutely!!). Why do I say it's the
camera that will do most anything you ask
something that will do both video and stills.
something that will do both video and stills.
click"" that would do it all and it
picture. If you do not wait till it
notice that you do have to wait a
issue unless you do a lot of low
much as I do(My grandma, my aunt x
want it to do, and focusing is a
what it can do. The zoom lens allows
things it can do.
camera. I really do. I'm so happy with
it's easy to do. If you want to
always wanted to do. Help other customers find
By Jeffrey D. Doan (San Jose, CA USA)
By PsychDoc ""Psych Doc"" (NYC) - See all
allows me to document findings to share with
a bag of m
documents(instructio enus+someother menus???)
a bag of m
documents(instructio enus+someother menus???)
me what other documents/menus you got besides instruciton
me what other documents/menus you got besides instruciton
is tiny and does a great job recharging
buyers: The battery does not come so
pre-charged,
Although the battery does last a long time,
camera and boy does it make a difference
is great, but does get difficult to see
images outdoors, but does not perform well indoors.
Panasonic pocket camera does everything that all that
shot; the camera does the rest. I upgraded
and the camera does a much better job
pictures. This camera does everything it says and
like this camera does not have the red
leg. This camera does all that and then
most this camera does is 2 seconds and
The USB connection does not charge the battery.
was not easy, does not come with a
image processing engine does an excellent job of
The IA fonction does it all, and the
time and it does not take good pictures
FZ50 and it does so
excellent portraits/landscapes replaced
here, and it does not T
dissappoint! he picture
computers as it does on the camera. I
right away--but it does charge quickly.
camera because it does all the work for
this, but it does happen. There have been
pocket, but it does bulge my pocket out
night. But it does focus well. Speed seems
this, but it does serve as a good
camcorder,but it does provide good quality video
video camera it does a great job. Just
this camera. It does have problem working with
expected. However, it does very poorly in low
outdoor pics-and it does figure out Macro mode
the scenes. It does a reasonable job at
the store). It does not fit completely in
is taken. It does not seem to be
is that it does not have manual settings.
editing. Though it does not have a 10x
for what it does & is intended (imho).
Leica made lens does not disappoint.
clear. HD mode does take a lot of
but iA mode does all that for you
the viewing montior does make a difference in
photos. It only does one at a time.
VERY well protected. Does it fit in your
Auto mode really does work well. the exposure,
image stabilization really does work. Well. Even in
Optical Stability system does work, but still not
mode, and that does take a lot out
zoom and this does an amazing job. Everyone
the image. This does not make the photo
ease, which this does nicely.
own) and TZ5 does not have much difference,
Panasonic Lumix TZ5 does not deliver. My wife's
Auto"" mode usually does a great job of
(and this one does), has a good burst
all and it does. There are also manual
quality pictures, and doesn't cost an arm and
the
http://panasonic.jp/ autofocus doesn't work well. But you
quality pics but doesn't want to lug around
up. The camera doesn't do too well in
of the camera doesn't feel as to
comfortable
of manual controls doesn't detract too much from
settings (why everybody doesn't do that I can't
my right forefinger doesn't cover the flash when
function, but it doesn't actually make my pictures
much difference, it doesn't justify the 2M pixel
intelligent either. It doesn't recogize backlight. You can
con is it doesn't work as well as
or not. It doesn't seem to make much
is ok, it doesn't work if the face
the outside, it doesn't get any simpler than
""off"" so it doesn't go off when you
is that it doesn't take good pictures when
like that just doesn't exist at the time
this price that doesn't require a lens. You're
mordern LCD TV doesn't have componentinput on
button to use doesn't require the to
user/operator
of ""Frisky"" the dog taken with the TZ5,
the camera, and doing so makes the marginal
have to be doing the eBay revolving door
my Fuji F30 doing 500-600 shots per charge
me im not doing something right.
all the settings, doing test shots and that
lot of time doing research and testing numerous
a photographer, and don't know what half of
friend's TZ3 and don't really notice any significant
digital camera, but don't even miss it on
works great, but don't expect it to supplement
is okay, but don't expect digi-cam results if
service was great. Don't order things online very
later - I don't know yet - but
camera because I don't have the time or
TV because I don't own one of those
name because I don't want to convey that
say, but I don't think too many people
the camera. I don't know why they put
am disappointed. I don't think that there are
viewer either. I don't know about other people's
very good, I don't see any problems with
up or I don't know how to use
pocket, or I don't HAVE a camera. But
the plane. I don't recommend this, but it
so
replacement I don't buy another gadget just
screen, so I don't miss this feature.
find that I don't have to use them
do that, I don't know ?) Everything else
lens which I don't have on the FZ7.
with you, I don't think you can find
how the pictures don't look as good on
by the pros. Don't hesitate - you will
which is Don't
straightforward. be swayed by the
which is Don't
straightforward. be swayed by the
to those that don't want to take movies.
then again, they don't offer a 10X zoom
too bad they don't use it to rotate
literally (if you don't move for that long),
great. If you don't want to spend the
even if you don't ultimately use the Hi-Def
some reason--if you don't mind silver and want
so that you don't miss shots. I bought
zoom that you don't see on any other
may think you don't need the zoom. And
This way, you don't have to keep adjusting
off when you don't want it to (i.e.,
bulky when you don't want to look like
great when you don't want to have to
display when you don't need them. Although the
larger mega zooms don't even offer. The picture
HD video - DON'T!!!
a DVD (I don't). I bought an 8GB
part, you probably don't. I'm certainly no professional
all can be done - and what setting
to
post-processing be done to have print-ready pictures.
well. Panasonic has done a very good job
the TZ5 has done almost everything I've tried
time. I have done so since the 70's,
use. I haven't done any vids in artificial
picture. I haven't done side by side comparisons
manual! Very intuitive. Done 500 smashing photos. Battery
get the job done right out of the
pocket tee shirt. Dont know what kind of
that the battery door and tripod mount were
take good out door pictures.
the eBay revolving door thing. What I came
plastic and the door to the USB Ports
the camera. The door that covers the ports
available light in doors.
standing at a doorway of a 10x10 room.
By Ryan M. Dorn ""Ryan"" (Tampa) - See
to benefit the doubt. Help other customers find
H. Had some doubts initially as I really
jumping up and down and it sensed movement
powering up and down as the lens has
The choice came down to the TZ5 or
constant annoyances farther down the road.
zoom that goes down to 28mm!!! Something with
of easily hitting down on the 4 way
as you hold down the shutter button.
as you hold down the button. It also
your photos, holding down the advance button should
and narrowed it down to the Panasonic TX5
cameras before narrowing down the field to the
pictures. Only one down is the battery is
a gem! Only down side was the lack
IA mode. Press down and the camera makes
seems to run down more quickly than advertized
need to sit down & read the booklet
push a switch down to go into ""review
camera that went down to at least 28mm
has been turned down, there is still some
both up and down. Since I started looking
it's just wearing down. I was so pleased
absolutely the biggest downfall of the camera. to
it's day. It's downfall was a tiny little
that you can download and read the instructions
Oh, also, to download pictures from the camera
the greatest. I downloaded and installed a firmware
use is amazing. downloading is also very simple.
to computer for downloading. And new owners are
some checking reading dozens of on-line comments and
prints at 300 dpi, which is how I
excellent at 460,800 DPI.
Panasonic Forum on DPReview where many reported they
I looked on dpreview.com and found that this
where you can drag and drop to your
advertized because it drains even while connected to
barely. The only draw back is the grainy
was such a drawback it was a deal-killer.
the very few drawbacks of the earlier model.
was also a drawing card, as we would
looking, and was drawn to Canon next. I
the zoom a dream. We love it and
to save hard drive space. - the video
and the price drop I just saw.
isn't going to drop his Minolta, but he
the need to drop it into your purse.
well till I dropped it into the river.
Oh yeah I dropped the camera from about
before my wife dropped it on a plush
that was sadly dropped.
Since image quality drops off quickly at ISO
with the Sony DSC bridge camera and I
with a Sony DSC-H50. It has a lovely
from a Sony DSC-V1 which was a terrific
on my Sony DSC-V1) and the camera sometimes
camera, Sony Cybershot DSCT300, had a fully internal
the Sony Cybershot DSCW150 8.1MP Digital Camera with
girth of a DSLR is often too much
I use a DSLR by choice, but I
to carry my DSLR all the time. I
what a nice DSLR can. with that out
This is NO DSLR where you have full
Digital (but not DSLR - they cost too
to leave your DSLR home and travel lightly,
camera is a DSLR, but I keep a
I use an DSLR, and found the Canon's
as sharp as DSLR, but I think better
canon digital rebel DSLR, and these pictures seem
good as the DSLR, but I didnt expect
slugging around a DSLR. And the design is
bucks for a DSLR.
o
functionality f a DSLR. So this one is
owner of 2 DSLRs and various film single
with two pro DSLRs and an array of
to from my DSLRs. This camera has the
examples above (perhaps due to b
compressiony amazon).
of camera again due to durability issues and
the camera back, due to the bad low
seem to be due to extended apature time
Bought this camera due to the reviews that
quick video. However, due to the small microphone,
Few negative points: due to metal case (I
that is probably due to the user and
low light, probably due to the small sensor
the norm, probably due to the required charging
the good shots due to these design issues.
a
lens...without tripod due to photo stabelizing software.
quite grainy and dull compared to other comparably
almost like a dummy-can-use camera. Really But
user-friendly.
again due to durability issues and the fact
quality is good, durable materials and high quality.
fast startup, short duration between photos, & fast
Kind of annoying during playback of the videos.
with the autofocus during zooming, however, it is
our two children during the three weeks we
being to complicated. During a summer vacation this
Must create copy during review or use included
seems perfectly fine during the day. Nice default
impressed with it during his visit that I
frames as photos during review
poor sound quality during video play back was
except the sound during videos. It was awful.
photos and videos during the final weeks of
work. 1) Zoom during movies: If used sparingly,
3 Can zoom during video recording
use optical zoom during video mode), Focus while
when you zoom during movie-taking
and allows zooming during the video. It supports
when making a DVD (I don't). I bought
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MP camera was dying so I needed a
indeed. I really e"
10x optical zoom e"
I received an e-mail (3 days later) that
great shots. The E-Zoom feature is excellent in
other setting alteration. e.g. Make the exposure bracket
in some modes, e.g., at
photographing night. But
there is a e.zoom button that is very
28x). Has an E.Zoom button that will take
is amazing and E.Zoom setting was very useful.
for 97 cents each on clearance(original$30 PLUS)They
color, so check each color for informationabout
Flash activated for each photo. I have shot
special conditions for each mode. The complexity of
the mode for each shot. For instance, at
bought one for each of our adult children
out and in each time, which also consumes
software bit in each image that is only
and disables in each mode is ludicrous, there
watched the mail each day waiting for my
is to make each setting unchanged by any
the flash off each time. And they forget...
stamp date on each picture
camera I've owned. Each has been improved
incrementally
date and starts each day as number 1
my comments to each of the issues you
the distance to each face (multiple flashes) so
modes, but within each mode there are submodes
I learn what each"
batt for $6 each. Also bought Hoodman Raw
on ebay 1400mA each. The original one is
photgraph that perfect eagle with winds spread, and
of my son's Eagle Court of Honor. The
Received a day earlier than expected from Amazon.
I had the earlier model, TZ3 and it
drawbacks of the earlier model. THe pictures are
price of the earlier camera. I can and
issues I mentioned earlier.
compact camera in earth with every aspect, from
The versatility & ease is great. I recommend
the metering and ease of use is significantly
the quality and ease of use. I also
the size and ease of use!! The slide
the performance, appearance, ease of use, cost n
thought out camera. ease of use, great pictures,
the features, price, ease of use. Bought it
clear and the ease of use is amazing.
camera is the ease of operation. I only
coupled
enhancement; with ease of use make this
shirt pocket with ease even a pocket tee
can point-and-shootwith ease, which this does nicely.
camera, but some ease-of-use issues, May 11, 2009
(720 HD) with ease. It is very small,
Significantlysmaller and easier to use than my
glare, and be easier to see in the
bright. And its easier to grip than the
camera is much easier to carry around and
makes it much easier to use this camera.
camera that was easier to use, a lot
one of the easiest menu systems I have
the time and easily transfer it on the
take video and easily save frames as photos
amazing, controls are easily found in the menu's--
needed controls are easily accessible - white balance,
Other controls are easily manipulated.It's very simple
photographersneed are easily accessible and well though
can charge as easily as my cell phone.
be. I can easily hold it in one
where it can easily and be
inadvertently covered
the manufacturer can easily improve but they didn't.
and you can easily loose the moment. May
camera also fits easily in a pocket. The
COMPACT AND FITS EASILY IN BACKPACK OR PURSE.
but it is easily reduced for email, etc.
snapped in. It easily fits unnoticed in my
way to more easily for
control/allow long shutter
it is not easily bumped to the wrong
Now instead of easily hitting down on the
left hand on, easily blocked by your fingers,
side comes open easily (does not lock closed
on your person easily then look no further
located in places easily covered up by your
and opens very easily if you bump it.
spot for video, easily covered by your finger
probably, but will easily fit in your jacket's
actually carry around easily.
to carry around easily. The pictures are clear.
enough to carry easily. It has so many
can understand this easily.
upcoming trip to Eastern Europe, hope to get
"Excellent Pictures & Easy to use, December 14,
"Great camera - Easy to Use with Great
the camera - easy to figure out the
nice camera .. easy to set and use..
It is also easy to use. Has both
It is an easy camera to work, and
is really an easy camera with a lot
LOOKING CAMERA AND EASY TO USE. 10X IS
is compact and easy to travel with. The
were: compact and easy to carry, powerful optical
is excellent and easy to use. The pictures
Something fast and easy to capture the moments
auto function and easy to read Fantastic
instructions.
one hand, and easy to navigate the menu.
are intuitive and easy to navigate. I've had
was intuitive and easy to follow.
and options and easy to use. I am
are responsive and easy to navigate. I think
I wanted, and easy to use pictures are
display, zoom and easy controls, May 15, 2009
subject. Controls are easy to use. I already
all features are easy to use. And best
The menus are easy to T
understand. he video
The menus are easy to figure out so
phenomenal.Settings are easy to access, quick and
camera is basically easy to use and takes
is well built, easy to use, has a
A GREAT CAMARA EASY TO USE THE PICTURES
makes the camera easy for beginners, just turn
Great Camera, easy to use, September 19,
Great little camera, easy to use, and great
love this camera. Easy to use, nice sized
ergonomicsare excellent, easy to shoot with one
menu is fairly easy to use even for
Lumix is fairly easy to adapt to. Love
It was fairly easy to use with little
yet, and is easy to use and hold.
well and is easy to activate
28-280mm and is easy to use
feature and is easy to use.
The camera is easy to use and the
The camera is easy to use and has
The camera is easy to use, but also
battery cover is easy to open and close.
mode dial is easy to use
happier. It is easy to set up right
thumb, it is easy to accidentallyenable some
happier. It is easy to use, lightweight and
It
expectations. is easy to use and the
though: it is easy to accidentallyblock the
sound, it is easy to operate, it's quiet,
built. It is easy to hold even for
zoom. It is easy to use in a
camera that is easy to use. The menus
LCD that is easy to look at and
system that is easy to navigate given the
camera that is easy to use but still
with them, is easy to use, takes great
crisp, this is easy to use and the
sharp which is easy to use after fully
Auto and ISO, easy manual selection of sorts,
screen makes it easy to see your objects.
located, making it easy to accidentallypress the
located, making it easy to accidentallypress the
so far, it's easy to use, and really
great photos, it's easy to convince the camera
a it's
point-and-shoot, easy to do. If you
great pictures, its easy for her to use
your pocket, its easy for this ring to
the Panasonic menus easy to use to access
for the money. Easy to operate even for
buy a nice, easy to handle, good price
camcorder in one easy to carry device
makes reviewing pictures easy (the TZ5 also has
use, great pictures, easy to charge battery. No
good picture quality, easy to use and small
effects. Its quick, easy and fun.
has been quite easy to learn to use,
found it quite easy to compose and shoot.
and is really easy to use.. very user
There are several easy options for taking photo's,
camera. It's so easy to use. The IA
and not so easy to carry, but rewards
minutes or so. Easy enough to throw the
It is solid, easy to use, but also
taken in the easy mode, which is called
series is the easy to use battery charger/rechargeable
help of the easy to access settings choices.
grip. It's too easy to cover up accidentally
settings, and very easy to use. This one
to be very easy to use. I'm very
the grip, very easy to block. Next purchase
my hands. Very easy to use with computer.
Camera is very easy to use, has great
modes is very easy and the camera is
camera is very easy to use, has great
and is very easy to use. The video
camera is very easy to use, very versatile,
camera is very easy to use.
it is very easy to use. I spent
found it very easy to operate.
to mention very easy to use and navigate
It was very easy to use"
and it was easy to do online. The
camera that was easy to use and took
camera that was easy to use for my
camera that was easy to use but capable
something that was easy and just point and
image quality with easy point and shoot operation.
work for you. Easy to use and fantastic
great pictures made easy! Help other customers find
Friedman ""Likes it easy"" - See all my
case was not easy, does not come with
video is pretty easy, though I would have
to be an easy-to-use camera
point-and-shoot with a
purpose of an easy-to-use camera. So, I will
with useful and easy-to-use features. With 10 megapixels,
thought out and easy. My wife took the
after-dark photography very easy. Also appreciatedis the
Ordering it was easy. It was delivered on
relatively new Kodak easyshare) had some serious malfunctions
25mbs - which eats a 2gb sd card
Just started my Ebay business and am using
life batteries on ebay 1400mA each. The original
picked up on Ebay for under $30 (US).
be doing the eBay revolving door thing. What
By Frederick W. Ebbrecht (Edison, New Jersey USA)
By Charles E. Ebeling ""Chuck"" (Walworth,WI) -
comments on ebewulf's review, November 11, 2008
There is an eccentrically placed port to allow
is a more economical alternative for a mere
is a more economical alternative for a mere
on a pew edge or on a unipod
soft around the edges
the software to edit a couple clips with
not accurate. Photo editing software rendered them okay
any) post photo editing. Though it does not
am not very educated about fancy featur"
equivalent with an effective focal-lengthof F3.3-4.9) with
extremely handy and effective camera. It takes excellent
it's huge screen, effective zoom and compact size.
detection is so effective that I find myself
is not terribly effective (nowhere near as good
shake compensation feature effectively extends my capabilities for
to do special effects test shots, and proof
an amateur visual effects artist and I was
really cool light effects.
and several transisiton effects. Its quick, easy and
the TZ5 more efficient.
flash) with little effort and little (if any)
with very little effort. The only shortcoming is
high quality pictures effortlessly. I took some test
they'd focused their efforts on a wider aperture
a trip to Egypt where we were cruising
picture of the Eiffel Tower, the playback will
of anything over eight feet away! Every picture
was a second EISA Award for TZ5 (TZ3
picture yet at either optical or digital max
be accessed in either a quick or full
works well in either mode you have it
the delay is either 2 or 10 seconds.
Every picture is either filled with noise or
I haven't noticed either being flimsy. Of course,
a panoramic setting. Either I couldn't figure out
the camera steady, either on a pew edge
I am thinking: either I have bad luck
isn't particularly intelligent either. It doesn't recogize backlight.
any other viewer either. I don't know about
el zoon 10X, el tamaño y lo facil
estoy muy contento... el zoom es fantástico y
compacta, lo mejor el zoon 10X, el tamaño
es fantástico y el menú tiene muchas opciones
10X zoom and electric zoom to 16.9X are
charger, with foldup electrical prongs, is tiny and
is not an electronic geek like me!
some kind of electronic limitation. I like the
lens and Panasonic electronics. I was able to
I'm using premiere elements to convert it to
capability all but eliminates the need for a
to a 60"" Elite Plasma and a 110'
my tiny Canon Elph cameras over the years,
aging Canon 400 Elph"
them (e.g., Canon Elph) have screens and icons
camera (Canon Digital Elph), did not have a
a cannon digital elph, which I thought took
4.1 Megapixel Canon Elph. This review is based
as the Canon Elphs. I love the 16:09
less than anyone else and the vendor, Vanns,
better than anything else under $300)
know ?) Everything else is metal.
pictures no one else will have.
memory card or else the fast processor will
SD card or else you can only record
different shots, or else the pictures tend to
fantastic pictures, what else could you want in
to see what else was available in the
footprint. Video.. what else could I ask for.
waiting for something else)
was expenting something else.
find it anywhere else.) I just need to
You can read elsewhere about the outstandingLeica
they make it elsewhere, probably to still make
wise to look elsewhere.
may not see elsewhere: ***
response to my Email that asking about the
easily reduced for email, etc. with the software
really wanted to embrace this camera.
share with my employer. The image quality is
dealyed two days en route in Boston, and
TZ5 y verlas en tu"
easy to accidentally enable some random feature that
(with sleep mode enabled - again - close
of what it enables and disables in each
sure I didn't end up with a silhouette.
at the long end the image stabilizationreally
complimentsthe long end of the focal length
TZ5, at the end It was very similar
but in the end the picture clarity just
camera in the end mostly because of the
at the very end - also the zoom
at the wide end of the zoom, and
on the wide end. I wanted a camera
from Costco and ended up returning it. Here's
looks awkward. i ended up ordering a lowepro
video). But I ended up returning both the
and experimented.I ended up with amazing sunset
zoom range that ended at 35mm on the
with the new engine (V4) makes the camera
Panasonic image processing engine does an excellent job
Marvel of engineering..., June 7, 2008
the 64X zoom(digital enhanced), the mega optical image
VIVID color mode enhancement. This really helps on
zoom, and megapixel enhancement; coupled with ease of
few semi pro enhancements as well. It also
could not even enjoy any video at all
wide angle. I enjoy every shot with it.
artifacts. I really enjoy the o
convenience f having
but I really enjoy the flexibility that the
Most people will enjoy the return of zooming
I have really enjoyed this camera so far
and have really enjoyed using it. The overall
My relative is enjoying hers now, and I
for poster size enlargements, even at low ISO
carry around and enough zoom capacity (10x) to
that there are enough tech upgrades to get
is still compact enough to carry around easily.
but still compact enough to keep with me
or so. Easy enough to throw the charger
is not fast enough but having said that
is not fast enough like a camcorder also
its certainly good enough for casual recordings. 2)
intelli mode good enough for most pictures. I
that was good enough ""as is"" - clear
It
photography. has enough menu items for her
in-doors you hear enough noise, recording outside in
to be large enough to stop me from
had it long enough to learn to use
-- probably not enough for a Pro. The
my pocket out enough that it looks awkward.
flight. This proved enough as the camera operation
that was quick enough so I wouldn't miss
I cannot say enough about it. I wanted
use and small enough to carry around everywhere.
(must be small enough to tuck in a
It is small enough to take camping, and
far. It's small enough to fit in my
the price. Small enough to be compact yet
its still small enough to fit in your
that was small enough to carry in a
that was small enough to carry for daily
hand) and versatile enough to take pictures of
is not versatile enough to capture some of
much larger with enough quality given a lack
but still not enough, most videos produced without
range is not enough-7x is just right-not too
video records well enough. The autofocus can cause
cell phone. Small enought to carry with me
camera following the enthusiastic reviews that seemed to
cameras but was enticed by the zoom and
Pretty much the entire Panasonic Lumix line is
to read the entire operating instructions(100 +
While I'm not entirely with
comfortable using the
Another excellent entry in the TZ series,
in
unprotected that environment so I got a
in your lighting environment.
according to your environment.
pictures in all environments. Keep this in mind,
great for different environments. What's even better is
The TZ5 inspires envy with it's huge screen,
than my Canon EOS XSi. Its 3 inch
Canon Digital Rebel EOS would be good for
the Rolex Kentucky equestrian event. The camera is
beautiful piece of equipment, and feels solid and
multiple features and equipped with the Leica lens.
wideangle zoom (28mm equiv or wider), good telephoto
go from 28-280mm equivalent is wonderful. And at
is the 28mm equivalent lens, which is very
4.7-47mm (28-280mm 35-mm equivalent with an effective focal-length
more typical 35mm equivalent lens.
at higher ISO equivalent speeds, there is noise.
movie. It looks equivalent a 480i video (in
have a 28mm equivalent!
having a (35mm equivalent) 28-280 zoom. The Leica
zoom lens (35mm equivalent) for a trip to
280mm span(35 mm equivalent) that covers all possible
photos with the equivilant of a 35-450 mm
the design is ergonomic.
battery life, options, ergonomic.... really big gadget for
the camera's weak ergonomics. Perhaps because of the
ware: one big error appear in sunset mode
may be operator error )
terms in photography) error in color display; an
of trial and error. It would be nice
s
immediatelyhowed 'lens error.' I was very disappointed
las fotografÃ-as. Además es muy bonita y su
su pantalla LCD es perfecta. La Help
recomiendo.
contento... el zoom es fantástico y el menú
apparent to users, especia"
more creativity - especially when zoomed in low
between pictures - especially if no flash
it produced - especially since I had so
seen another camera, especially one that you can
recommend this camera, especially if you lock in
for this camera, especially in video recording when
10Mbps SD card, especially for highest video settings
with great color, especially if you understandthe
the manual controls, especially for low-light shots, but
be too dim, especially if flash isn't used.
isn't that fabulous especially at data rates of
Zoom is fabulous, especially with a camera this
quality was good, especially for category of compact
little distortion. I especially like it's size and
will need. I especially like the fact that
of years. I especially like the ability to
everything about it, especially the zoom. I wou"
are still jitty. Especially when you view them
it a lot, especially with the pre-set scenes
well for me, especially with shooting video. In
tried other modes especially sports mode and it
I was not especially impressed with the TZ5
be disappointinglyslow, especially indoors. Sometimes tough to
in the sun. Especially on the water where
time after time, especially in low light situations.
so-so, and were especially worse in low light
is the worst especially under low light. Video
where sound is essential. The picture quality is
the case here. Essentially I can get a
the camera is essentially useless.
choice for Real Estate photo's. Interior shots are
algunas semanas y estoy muy contento... el zoom
of people, animals, etc on the shore. It
all the dates etc, just got right to
with
7""x9"")along diapers/wipes,etc. I was leery of
reduced for email, etc. with the software supplied
for low lighting etc. I have really enjoyed
motion picture mode, etc. It can be frustrating,
indoor, party, night etc. I would like the
indoor, backlight, outdoor etc. Intuitive menus, good stabilization
coming into port, etc. Exactly as reviewed, best
(on exposure, speed etc.)
up, focus speed, etc.)
scene (action, candlelight, etc.). The camera is not
damage, sand damage, etc., which is the case
groups of people etc., all you will see
groups of people etc., all you will see
modes like beach, etc..takes clear accurate pictures. The
am going to Europe and wanted something smaller
trip to Eastern Europe, hope to get some
on a five-country European trip in July and
concerts and recently european vacation and it takes
quality. I have evaluated a huge number of
the road (I even got an extra battery).
cumbersome menus (or even buttons)
multifunctioned on other
every time - even in fully automatic mode.
ISO below 400 Even above an ISO of
pictures are amazing. Even my photo buff daughter
ludicrous, there are even modes that limit the
cables provided aren't even composite cables - they're
of every aspect, even analysing the scene and
And that's before even looking at the HD
so smoothly before, even sunlight shots with my
flat and boring, even in ""vivid"" color mode.
love this camera even more. The TZ5 focus's
unit, I can't even get through a single
though. I can't even get it to format
photo
software..Great clarity even in zoom..nice photos in
bright and clear even in sunlight and with
compensate.In daylight, even on the brightest setting,
use (we didn't even read the instructions).
camera, but don't even miss it on the
mega zooms don't even offer. The picture quality
because it drains even while connected to computer
pocket with ease even a pocket tee shirt.
poster size enlargements, even at low ISO values.
screen (wow factor) even in direct sunlight, HD
a view finder even though this camera has
a view finder even when you use the
on the flash even in moderatelylit rooms.
pictures without flash even when it's getting dark.
IT WORKS flawlessly, even taking 4cm macro photos
subject in focus, even when the subject and/or
have continuous focus. Even if you're not moving
simple, works great, even though it's not a
This one has even figured out how to
easy to hold even for those with small
different Digitals. I even got myself a new
digital camera I've even used. So, I always
video mode) is even worse.
autofocus hunting issue, even updating the firmware (version
used, as it even selects the proper scene
are incredible! It even has a pre-set setting
and made it even better with 9MP, HD
place, and it's even more frustrating to not
advantagesI've listed..and even a few more...like wide
Takes good movies even in low light. Feels
would make movies even better.
and produces nice even lighting.
hint of noise, even in the shadows. But
I could not even enjoy any video at
and openess of even large rooms, and I
Life is OK even with Force Flash activated
Easy to operate even for a novice. Pictures
those days or even offer it as an
at home or even going out for a
optical zoom or even with the 64X zoom(digital
quality is outstanding even at the smallest resolution.
is fairly poor, even at in-doors you hear
feature, bright screen even in indoors; face recognition,
able to see, even in bright sunlight. I
bright cloudy skies, even while the subject was
Southern California, so even though it is winter,
menus, good stabilization even at max zoom.
of knowing that even if you are shooting
almost every time even in bright sunlight. Good
easy to use even for the novice beginner.
simple to use. Even my wife takes great
it both ways), even if you don't ultimately
consistentlyfocus well even in near absolute darkness.
does work. Well. Even in low light.
different environments. What's even better is that you
so I won't even try to go into
they are wowwed. Even our IT guy says
out very yellow; even if you change the
filled it yet, even on a week's travel.
Lumix TZ5 zoom even better (if that's possible).
on the body even.
for an indoor event in a large hall.
Rolex Kentucky equestrian event. The camera is easy
unfortunate turn of events, I had to replace
(i.e. parties, performances, events, stills, pets, children, outdoors.
or for special events. Help other customers find
other TZ3 owners, eventually my TZ3 lens cover
batteries. I will eventually have to buy a
Best camera ever had, September 2, 2008
feature that could ever be put in a
but I hardly ever use it because it's
camera I have ever owned. Help other customers
purchase I have ever made in the camera
camera I have ever had. Help other customers
best I have ever used. It is my
system I have ever used, as it even
and all I ever got were the same
movies than I ever anticipated.Help other customers
wondered if I'd ever FINALLY buy a camera.
(the best I've ever seen) , great for
shoot camera I've ever owned. It's my fourth
Travel camera I've Ever Owned, May 12, 2009
digital camera I've ever owned that never takes
compact camera. I've ever used. highly recomended .won't
other compact I've ever owned. The burst feature
the nicest I've ever seen on a camera.
capture software I've ever seen. Try to get
not turn on ever again.
Best Cameral Ever!, June 21, 2008
had.easy setting and everthing. Help other customers find
trips and almost every conditions, I can boldly
flash fires almost every time even in bright
of lighting and every picture came out great.
who looks at every little Not
techinal specification.
eight feet away! Every picture is either filled
on the camera every time I use it.
using the camera every week with great success!
angle. I enjoy every shot with it. Help
more portable for every day use than my
is worth for every single pennies. The IA
sometime--it has every ability to photographthat
our expectations in every way. Its wide angle
red eyes in every picture, but the automatic
use it in every possible situation in order
pocket it is every thing I wanted, and
35mm with lenses every day for those 'emergency'
think that most every compact has an issue
example of nearly every picture I took...
great pictures nearly every time - even in
taking care of every aspect, even analysing the
automatic settings right every time. At 100 and
get my shot every time. Hope you have
full range, take every picture you will probably
has not tried every option up to this
HD camcorder. Unfortunately every one I tried just
the case with every digital camera I've even
in earth with every aspect, from display to
flash settings (why everybody doesn't do that I
goes out to everybody that purchased a Panasonic
the beating of everyday family use and still
found a perfect everyday camera yet (at any
take with me everyday. After scouring the adds
same camera and everyone thought it was great.
and shoot camera everyone should have one. Help
an amazing job. Everyone is impressed with the
- this way everyone can get into a
I agree with everyone here that gave this
It's not for everyone, but I still highly
don't know ?) Everything else is metal.
how it adjusts everything for you in a
has done almost everything I've tried to make
It has been everything I expected based on
these features. Consider everything in this camera. The
Excellent Do Everything Camera, August 3, 2008
pocket camera does everything that all that bag
This camera does everything it says and more.
one. It has everything you will need whether
This camera is everything I was looking for
This camera is everything I hoped it would
This camera is everything I expected and hoped
- it is everything we hoped and more!
Christmas. I love everything about it, especially the
and I love everything about it. It has
This camera offered everything on my checklist with
quality is superb. Everything about this camera just
really critical that everything about the camera aid
without banging into everything, (less than an 1-1/2""
shooting video, blurring everything. This is more annoying
on my glasses everytime I used it. The
with me almost everywhere these days. Help other
seemed to be everywhere on the web. It
Carrying the camera everywhere allows me to document
that it fits everywhere! I would recommend this
to carry around everywhere. Help other customers find
it with me everywhere. I have a neoprene
carry with me everywhere. Now if I see
Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 (No image very
stabilization,
controls), Casio Exilim EX-S880 (No image reported
stabilization,
into port, etc. Exactly as reviewed, best camera
Paris. I got exactly the photographs I hoped
This camera is exactly fits my bill for
this camera is exactly what i wanted. a
Panasonic DMC-TZ5 is exactly the camera I was
The product is exactly what I wanted. A
Image uploading isn't exactly fast but I think
figure out just exactly what type of digital
case is not exactly sleek and slim either.
purchase. I outline exactly what I want and
camera satisfied that exactly. While it is pricier
and Cancun, for example, 3X is not versatile
focal distance. For example, on auto mode, a
certain settings. For example, you can only set
behind them, for example, despite multiple adjustments.
a unipod for example, and with the 10X
than in the examples above (perhaps due to
met and well exceeded my expectations.
satisfied and it's exceeding my expectationspecially for
field camera with excelent zoom capability. The Lica
product quality is excellant. Real value for money,
sunset mode it EXCELLANT. You can take a
is also an excellent Youtube video by CameraLabs
engine does an excellent job of removing imperfections,
camera has an excellent LCD display, it is
camera has an excellent Leica 10x optical zoom
This is an excellent camera, and results have
and is an excellent value.
this is an excellent camera, and takes great
camera is an excellent product and I would
found it an excellent buy thus far. Help
good zoom and excellent stabilizer. Very simple to
appears to be excellent quality.
to be both Excellent and pocketable.
and it does excellent so
portraits/landscapes replaced my
This camera has excellent image quality with easy
camera lens has excellent quality, and the ability
bulk. I have excellent pictures from all over
Amazon. Was in excellent condition, no problems. Help
the camera is excellent and easy to use.
lighting, exposure is excellent and motion capture is
E-Zoom feature is excellent in being able to
of field is excellent so it'll be in
Battery life is excellent but have a spare
Picture quality is excellent for the purposes of
the resolution is excellent at 460,800 DPI.
LCD screen is excellent for focusing shots however
image stabilization is excellent for sports and family
impressed. Zoom is excellent and the picture quality
I'm convinced it's excellent value. Before purchasing,though,
this is one excellent digital camera you will
very detailed pictures, excellent videos, I love the
perfectly, great pictures, excellent video, although it has
HD, and produces excellent photos. Other popular brands
- already seen excellent improvement over my previous
Took
Stabilization. some excellent pictures of horses and
use and takes excellent pictures. The battery life
The camera takes excellent pictures at 10x optical
Quality: It takes excellent pictures in all environments.
and it takes excellent photo's, both in automatic,
camera. It takes excellent pictures, once you get
as it takes excellent pics and can take
-- it takes excellent shots, has been quite
DMC-FZ7 that takes excellent photos, but is a
a less than excellent camera I will hear
from this, the excellent 28mm to 10x zoom
is a truly excellent choice for a small
Overall a very excellent camera that is well
The FZ20 was excellent for the kind of
weight along with excellent anti-shake capabilities that allow
to work with. Excellent buy! Help other customers
optical Leica zoom, excellent auto function and easy
The ergonomics are excellent, easy to shoot with
images to be excellent, as good as any
Picture quality is excellent, very sharp and clear,
Image quality is excellent, and the zoom is
image stabilization is excellent, as my pictures are
at a airshow...truly excellent.
shots is also excellent.
the pictures are excellent. The face detection is
novice. Pictures are excellent. Help other customers find
photo clarity is excellent. Most will not use
picture quality is excellent. The aspect ratio (4:3,
the zoom is excellent. The Leica lenses seem
camera produces look excellent. Be assured, the color
sharpness are still excellent.
price. The TZ5 excels at these criteria making
where this camera excels. It can take 15,
about this camera except the sound during videos.
the same character, except a lower price and
NO REAL COMPLAINTS, EXCEPT IT IS NOT A
I
photography do except for its size and
Very good except for SDHC card problem,
is very nice, except sound. A t"
nothing plays quicktime except intrusive Apple software.
nothing plays quicktime except intrusive Apple software.
met all those except the manual control. However,
won't belabor those except to say that they
say its an excepti"
and shoot. Takes exception pictures, a zoom that
the flash is exceptional for a compact camera.
good, but not exceptional.
but I'm getting exceptionally high quality pictures effortlessly.
aware of interesting, exciting to
picture-possibilitie share with
tiny controls), Casio Exilim EX-S880 (No image stabilization,
designed controls), Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 (No image
my tiny Casio exilim seven mpixel.
that just doesn't exist at the time of
screen, inability to exit menu quickly when wanting
all you can expect from a camera like
but I didnt expect it to be. I
great, but don't expect it to supplementan
okay, but don't expect digi-cam results if you
and what I expect from my purchase BEFORE
what you might expect and mainly on the
quality you might expect from a dedicated vidcam,
you can't really expect good sound without some
as you would expect from a 720p movie.
as you would expect for a camera. So
Obviously I wouldn't expect this to be as
it's exceeding my expectation specially for IA function
lumix meets our expectations in every way. Its
performed above my expectations. It is easy to
well exceeded my expectations.
up to my expectations. It takes great photos,
been everything I expected based on other professional
is everything I expected and hoped it would
but I never expected this much photo quality
much better than expected in low light -
day earlier than expected from Amazon. Was in
day beyond the expected delivery. This is a
bigger than I expected, but still fits in
is heavier than expected, but not too heavy.
is superb, as expected. However, it does very
as I had expected. In decent light, the
works better than expected. The light reaches beyond
bought this camera expecting it fulfill all my
bad"". I wasn't expecting miracles from a compact
don't bother buying expedited shipping, it take too
get something less expensive because the extra money
other, much more expensive digital slr, especially at
that bag of expensive 35mm hardware, and all
have been too expensive to put a better
and was fairly expensive. I would not buy
been a great experience Help other customers find
had so little experience with it. My friend,
40 years of experience in know
photography,I what
camera make the experience negative in
overwhelmingly the
was a good experience. Help other customers find
you want to experiment, the features are there
great and I've experimente"
unlike others I experimented with before buying this
different settings and experimented. I ended up with
and did some experimenting with different settings and
I have no experince of this... Help other
am not an expert on cameras so I
the so called expert reviewers, but decided to
I am no expert at photography and bought
I'm no camera expert, but this thing takes
a little more expertise with cameras than her,
one, and I'll explain why I settled on
time to fully explore and learn all the
more yet to explore. So far, I have
have not completely explored all of its capabilities.
near flawless camera export into 3DS Max! I've
gets bounced and exposed to all kinds of
were consistently well exposed. The controls are simple,
better job of exposing the scenes. It does
Many adjustments (e.g., exposure various
compensation, focus options,
color balance and exposure will be way off.
Color, sharness and exposure were consistentlygood under
more...like wide angle exposure the
capacity...all way to
ISO, white balance, exposure shutter
compensation, speed, and
- white balance, exposure picture
compensation, modes -
to the camera's exposure handling.
with three different exposure settings, and the burst
overcast conditions, handling exposure perfectly while in the
halfway decent lighting, exposure is excellent and motion
60 second long exposure setting, the macro abilit"
in IA mode, exposure settings can only be
to use pre-set exposure modes depending on the
manually adjust the exposure compensationif your subject
to lock the exposure with a half-press of
time shots. The exposure is 15 or 30
suggest studying the exposure compensationsettings since I
problems yet. The exposure is good, but I
photographersetting your exposure time to several seconds
manual controls (on exposure, speed etc.)
recording, and intelligent exposure, to name a few.
are the intelligent exposure, intelligent scene selector and
job of selecting exposure, aperture, and ISO, but
work well. the exposure, flash intensity & auto
great clarity and exposure. I took several videos
the aperture for exposure. The landscape mode is
shutter speed for exposure. There is an action
been a longer exposure. The most this camera
take hand-held long exposures up to 4-Jan sec.
at all. Accurate exposures, detailed images rich with
buy two additional extended life batteries on ebay
in normal mode, extended optical zoom cannot be
TZ3. Although the extended zoom is only marginally
be due to extended apature time (same issue
Power options for extending battery life are non-existent
Power options for extending battery life are non-existent
1-1/2"" wide) yet extending to 10x optical zoom
compensationfeature effectively extends my capabilities for telephoto
the large LCD extends beyond the frame of
with all it's extensive features that you won't
have done some extensive research on the web
system is, pretty extensive. I kind of like
I researched cameras extensively before my purchase and
share to various extents. The difference here is
D-SLR with an external flash.
view Finder and External flash attachment.
camera has an externally telescopinglens. This is
are cheap (an extra battery is only $8,
had bought an extra battery, but never needed
color display; an extra color (green) appearing between
I gave an extra star to benefit the
Do get an extra battery - I went
Also get an extra battery just in case.
even got an extra battery). The best part
to have an extra one ready just in
way you can switch quickly to saved settings that
the TZ5 will not fit in
comfortably a pocket,
this one to come out..packedwith good features.. Help
had seen some pictures that a friend of my
a wonderful replacementto our poor, broken Photosmartcamera.
(e.g., Canon Elph) have screens and icons so small,
problem, as it still fits in
comfortably my jean
Canon S60. Initially, I hesitated in this choice because
to keep in mind.
records in motion jpeg (quicktime .mov container), which means
Shutter lag is reasonable for a camera of this
especially like the fact that the pictures come out
do. If you want to t
experiment, he features are
can drag and drop to your hearts content!
model Kodak digital camera. While not the most compact
wife and she has had no complaints.The camera
interesting discussion was on the Panasonic Forum on DPReview
am very into photography.
I have a nice SLR
miss being able to see through a viewer when
this camera makes my photos look I
professional. do
who
granddaughter wants to produce better photography.It has
friends. That's how highly I regard this camera!
what the camera could (and could not) do out-of-the-box.
to zoom all the way. I just selected Jan-60
times when I want to take a quick video.
daily trips around town. I used a Canon SD700,
the TZ3, which peeked my interest. However, I was
Incredible! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
that takes 2 megapixel shots at about 4 or
you to get much closer to objects or whatever
I don't have on the FZ7. I've purchased the
the TZ3)
bit of rubber on the grip is nice, and
allows me to hold it steady. The textured grip
as well. It also looks great. Help other customers
shadows in outdoor pictures in the automatic mode. The
which I have not tried yet, and is easy
big 3 inch LCD screen, a choice of shooting
on paper seem quite good such had a wide
useful for occasional video taking - but the memory
like the blue body also, the look is distinctive.
that is easy to navigate given the 4 directional
also available on the TZ3 & new TZ4. (The
is great for my needs. The camera stays relatively
the hands (or hand, for we large handed folk).
is easy to use.
I shoved the camera in my spaztic cats face
a bit smaller and seems to do everything better.
separate charger, so I can buy a spare and
is a full-blow SLR. Not so. It is like
that comes in handy if you want to take
battery life. It's a little bit larger than the
operation, two of which being SCN1 and SCN2 and
built in which activates with a simple turn of
fully It
configurable. is bigger and not so easy
28-280mm and is easy to use
that you don't see on any other pocket cameras.
is not heavy per se, but it feels substantial.
modes including low light sensitivity, which worked very well
is 8.1MP which is a little smaller than 9.0MP
objects in low light conditions when the camera is
small camera on the market, and the price! Help
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is it. It is so simple that you can
screen. I took this camera with me abroad and
is still 100 times more portable for every day
down to 28mm!!! Something with those capabilities is never
the TZ3 & TZ4 only have 2.5 inch. That
optical zoom, for small digitals, optical stabilization- already
begins its range at 28mm. I absolutely love this
lens, and a powerful 10 power optical zoom lens,
DMC-TZ5A is less obtrusive and it sure travels well.
this takes better interior shots than the rebel. i
field. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
use it cause I hate carrying it around. Now
with the camera, so most of the pictures were
the new Sony T500. It's great - pretty good
another advantage of the TZ5 over its competitor,the
is a if
photographer; I bring home a less
produces nicer images than the TZ5. you just aren't
pretty much says something. Panasonic Lumix is not bad,
cameras than her, and found that all the features
l
professionalooking photos, but wanted a small camera I
for me (like when I want to get in
my fanny pack through the belt velcro and love
card, BoxWave screen protector, Case LOGIC TBC-3 camera bag
who generally has red eyes in every picture, but
still offers a wider and longer [30 mm -
not a problem for me, but if you are
traveling, battery life is a very important factor so
it is easily reduced for email, etc. with the
Maybe this can be adjusted with manual settings, but
you are into shooting home video, but I find
Generally, colors were not accurate. Photo editing software rendered
zoom in/out while taking videos. That's hard to find.
nice still photos, along with decent video. It has
a 10X optical zoom wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarlens,
are taking serious video)
like a ""pro"" setting
photographer your exposure time to
non-full battery. I bought one of the spares
non-Panasonic
of course, 16:09 Just be sure to turn off
having the pictures look grainy. I had a Canon
just charge it up the night before any event,
The Leica made lens does not disappoint.
capability in a digital still camera. Movies are in
while on vacation in San Diego. I usually shoot
off really is not worth it at all.
with ease, which this does nicely.
flowers were not always sitting still. All were taken
voices sound muddy and unclear. This is a shame
I will hear of it.
to shooting with SLRs & several different ""point &
this camera makes me very happy.
TZ5 fits the bill big time, for feel, design,
price range. It's about as good as you'll get
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but don't expect it to supplementan SLR at
Now we just have to carry this camera around.
become more proficient!!
trying to decide which compact camera to choose. First
My other camera's: Canon SLR Digital's and a Canon
note is that this camera is not super tiny
is a camera I will use for quite sometime--
far I'm pleased with the 720p results for videos
are in Quicktime format. Filesize is limited to 2GB,
fits in your pocket but barely. The only draw
into everything,(less than an 1-1/2"" wide) yet extending
small I would have to put on my glasses
for a belt case or the need to drop
remarkablyclear photos. Having gone through a handful of
loose pockets, i.e. jacket pockets, etc. but don't go
camera. Screen appears to be excellent quality.
did alot of research because I wanted a minimum
is rather heavy and unprotected
in that so
environment
even a pocket tee shirt. Dont know what kind
pocket; preferably a cargo pocket. My camera choice has
belt.. or in my purse. It takes great photos
have to be made to fit 10x zoom in
you can adjust various parametersand a large number
very tiny. The power switch and s
play/camerawitch are
shoot digital camera with a 10x zoom out there,
a Scene 2 as a mode choice so that
Canon and Fuji, I would simply use the flash
The reason is that Li-ion batteries only last 1
doesn't actually make my pictures look sharper, it just
but i have yet to find it. Anyway, i'm
thought it would be. I can easily hold it
camera because it does all the work for you.
the size is just right consideringthe zoom and
a pinch, it works great, but don't expect it
shown it to many of my coworkers and they
shoot. The only serious negatives I have with it
other TZ3 owners, eventually my TZ3 lens cover failed
about the camera is very good, this is a
I did try making a number of videos in
reasonable price tag. Help other customers find the most
clear even in sunlight and with a very high
for quite sometime--it has every ability to photograph
picture quality, easy to use and small enough to
read too many reviews where the only negatives were
carry around two separate cams is worth the trade-off
comers. If you are, I guess there's no need
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carry around easily.
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delays in powering up and down as the lens
2mp camera. Help other customers find the most helpful
plastic seems like a cheap addition to such a
a D-SLR or SLR replacement,
but a good stand-by
angle with a 10X zoom to 280mm.
The picture quality is great and although I haven't
inch LCD screen is excellent for focusing shots however
a pocketable form. The vast majority of my shots
size. This is not your ultraslim eye catcher. It
my purse! Help other customers find the most helpful
haven't noticed either being flimsy. Of course, knowing they
deal-killer. I then looked at the Canon A1100, the
with 3x optical zoom, I was missing something. Plus,
videos to display on our flat-screen is what I
can utilize for years to come. Help other customers
in focus, even when the subject and/or the photographer
at all. Most of them turn out discolored red
shots is also excellent.
video is a differentiator
for this camera vs. others.
sec. voice clip along with the picture so you
variety of high quality pics but doesn't want to
the old camera, and I love this camera even
the introductionof HD video. The TZ5's LCD screen
GB card, which is more than ample memory for
or choose some options in this 'feature': This camera
focus, which sometimes (especially in macro mode) instead
back-focuses
turn it on quickly, and take a high quality
camera like this. I have read that if you
in Final Cut Pro that allows me to work
display on my plasma TV because I don't own
equivalent is wonderful. And at the long end the
on something like a bear that's 100 yards away.
viewer when in bright daylight. But to be honest
bright sunlight. I live in Southern California, so even
a second at 2.5megapixels.
The dial on top is
to Africa 2nd day out zoom went again of
pictures of scenery - sunsets, coming into port, etc.
Mode that worked quite well. I had bought an
photos of the snow-cappedmountain ranges and my family.
the bride at the alter in low light and
with the equivilant of a 35-450 mm close up
of the new camera verses the TZ3. I decided
shot of any room or house whether or not
to share with my employer. The image quality is
camera one handed.
travel photos without carrying around a huge camera and
what I took for granted, the ordinary things and
shot, eliminating unwanted backgroundimages without changing positions. I
factors such as ISO, continuous auto focus, metering mode,
from a distance but the camera is still compact
photos or view the photos. This is a convenient
photos from the window of an airplane as if
the video in it's native format, without any transcoding.
steady. The textured grip in the front allows me
videos like that of a camcorder and can do
an upgrade to other Panasonic cameras - and capture
with three different exposure settings, and the burst feature,
still images as long as you hold down the
out door pictures.
from further away than the standard 3x optical zoom
on this.
star. 4 because there will be much playing around
very useful. Be sure to read how to use
so small and compact that it fits I
everywhere!
alone. It takes stunning photographs in almost every situation.
shots. The exposure is 15 or 30 seconds but
image stabilizationhas completely changed the way I take
an added bonus. It's nice to have a digital
front.
and visits an eye-opener'cause I'm becoming more and
the superior lens it also takes l
professionalooking high
night shots and this is really where this camera
pictures of Amazonian wildlife (even though they were moving
a compact camera with lots of zoom and this
take great travel photos without carrying around a huge
in the menu's-- feature rich camera in a very
- many people on
commented this.
but i think if I put it on a
comparablypriced point and shoot cameras I've tried such
like the camera for several it
reasons...first, is relly
it's going to slip out of your hand. Plenty
too many indoor pictures yet, it seems like this
amazing. However, I found the indoor picture quality to
on the top where I usually put my finger.
the camera back, due to the bad low light
high-zoom. The LCD is broght and the resolution is
had to turn on the flash even in moderately
to use. I spent an hour with the manual
shots, without a lot of training. I would recommend
is usually sufficient (though not always -- it seems
pocket and get ready for some great images to
With kids, it needed to fit into my SMALL
extra battery just in case. Both of these I
it was. Bought through Amazon free S/H. Also bought
on 2 trips and almost every conditions, I can
has a 3inches LED), and resolution is 8.1MP which
use. I am impressed with 10x zoom, dial options
using the screen, having a ""cool"" touchscreen to show
really, no complaint at the price.
of shooting with it, here are my current impressions:
for exposure. There is an action scene that uses
exposure. The landscape mode is smart enough to shut
days en route in Boston, and KLM lost all
it (even more so after seeing the latest price
same time. You should also expect that everyone will
Elite Plasma and a 110' 1080P projector. The image
the camera for me. This camera has a very
friend. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
will like it too!
i.e. jacket pockets, etc. but don't go thinking you
it on a trip to Yosemite. It was very
to embrace this camera.
taken it apart or put it on the test
it's really at a great size
bulky. I wanted to get a camera that I
them.
video in a small point and shoot), but ultimately
and were especially worse in low light and indoor
also own a Canon Powershot G5 and wanted something
camera. I think it is generally intuitive to use
panoramic like shots is also excellent.
came to TZ5. It has a huge 10x optical
to use. Ordered a case later (from eBay as
exposure various
compensation, focus options, zoom) are also available
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battery life is great. I was on vacation for
Highly for
recommended a novice or
photographer Help
professional.
thought out and easy. My wife took the camera
could you want in a ""Point and Shoot""? Hopefully,
it in this camera. I had purchased other cameras
one down is the battery is weak. Always have
is more intuitive. I love this camera, the zoom
is great. I highly recommend this camera. Help other
features for me. We were look"
pro as
enhancements well. It also looks great. Help
is superb, as long as you have the right
It's the best camera for your mom, grand parent,
compact for a camera with a 10X optical zoom.
was far less on Amazon than anywhere else! Help
megapixels,it's an upgrade from the TZ3 and 4
great for those hands that not stable
bit. The camera is almost as quick as my
to take hand-held long exposures up to 4-Jan sec.
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unit over the top. The LCD display is phenomenal
with almost zero hint of noise, even in the
time is acceptable for a point and shoot. Weight
is vivid.
ISO 800 No, I haven't printed them, but looking
in color, if you keep the ISO below 400
was great, 10X Leica wide angle lens is amazing,
on
compensation low light conditions, very good zoom and
image quality stunning; very nice to have a 28mm
simply runs until it dies (without much advance notice).
simply runs until it dies (without much advance notice).
easy. My wife took the camera the first day
navigate. I think it takes great videos for a
video quality is amazing. I took some videos in
quality is great. The LCD Screen size is fantastic
navigate. I've had a Canon and a Fuji that
so if you want to supress the flash, no
easily covered up by your fingers if you're not
1800mAh (longer use on a full twice).
charge--almost
15+ pre-set camera modes that really are great for
used modes, others are barely used.
is limited to 2GB, but you can save multiple
with action and some activity?
though of. I have been using the TZ3 for
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select. I took a lot of flash off photos
side...whichis a complete bonus for me. Help other
to my 1940 Leica :). The colors are very
zoom is fast, and gives good resolution at max
my pictures come out very noisy. red eye reduction
train or bus or car far
window...with way views
The day was bright & hazy, a breeze blowing
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that you clearly can see the eyelashes on a
to start taking photos. Cannot think of anyhting negative
than ever before. The settings
programmed for scenery, self-portrait,
video looks fantastic. The menus are intuitive and easy
it up to normal mode which you program the
the ease of use is amazing. downloadingis also
are just as bad. All my pictures come out
10X zoom works perfectly. I still haven't used all
lower ISO's. I always use the automatic white balance,
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IS A LITTLE HEAVY, BUT IT'S COMPACT AND FITS
is
movie-mode amazingly good. I had wanted to purchase
on my monitor so far; sharp, good color. There's
most motion. In program mode, the only adjustmentyou
light condition is really a challenge for this camera,
which is easy to use after fully reading the
to use and the playback set up is more
Canon's quality, Lumix makes it up with a good
is ok, it doesn't work if the face is
see any problems with them. The 3"" screen is
take a lot of memory and battery obviously, but
for a compact camera with lots of zoom and
buff daughter is impressed. The colors are gorgeous and
a few that were blurry and I had thought
the right focus takes a second try. The video
is sma"
and very dark in others on the same ohoto.
In iA mode indoor-hit or miss, many pictures have
takes at least 100 pictures. Help other customers find
camera in horizontal position
got deal for 97 cents( if you can still
software issues that become constant annoyancesfarther down the
at this price and this size!! Clear, sharp, really,
What's even better is that you can set two
Quicktime. They aren't convertableto any other viewer either.
was impact damage, sand damage, etc., which is the
access and use. Other controls are easily manipulated.It's
reader. I bought the following reader since it can
easy mode, which is called ""IA"" for Intelligent Auto,
and intuitive. I have big hands and the camera
portrait shots and weak flash for strong backlight shots.
camera takes amazing low light, night time shots. The
the size and openess of even large rooms, and
and the on/off switch is a real plus. You
enjoy the return of zooming ability while taking video,
simply by press of a finger cannot be changed!!!
clear...coloris wonderful. The lense is My
extraordinary. only
gone through many of them. The face detection works
I didn't mind that at all. The weight just
my SLR and the high-res video is a nice
will need a SD or SDHC card to do
to 7 1 star comments (less than 4%) in
features. I had puchased this camera after my $450
feature. 1) Sound quality is as you would expect
automatic mode, movie mode, clipboard mode and custom mode.
settings, and I playing
recommend with all of them
probably not enough for a Pro. The zoom is
and I haven't learned them all yet. But for
the image size selection for no apparent reason. For
sunsets, portraits, etc. that help a lot in getting
to cycle through using menu buttons. She found that
some pretty unusual ones. I love the aerial view
have not used yet but I would Highly Recommend
all sorts of shooting situations and lots of settings
get this model over the TZ3. The so called
or lesser and
compromises the trick is finding the
can
manufacturer easily improve but they didn't.
preset settings you can chose from. The dial on
taking photo's, and we used several that produced outstanding
artifacts appear in the photos. Specifically,flares and sparkles
gem! Only down side was the lack of a
might want to consider waiting for something else)
But they do keep me from giving the camera
of this class - are a somewhat deficient flash
guy says he has to get one of these
and sound not as good, but i think if
I had taken the pictures at low quality and
that small. There are lots of ""modes"" for all
them with a little more care.
4-Mar weeks! Then I find after I cancelled the
I really like the camera for several it
reasons...first,
check each color for informationabout this camera. Help
Now I can have choices of shots and CLEAR
If you aren't one of those kind, you gotta
a pre-set setting for PETS! I shoved the camera
camera and small one...so that would be stingy. Love
you view them on your big screen LCD TV.
Most people will enjoy the return of zooming ability
lighting, exposure is excellent and motion capture is very,
button by accident when trying to take a picture.
substitute for a regular camcorder in a pinch. One
nice to have a digital camera that can zoom
as my video camera as they are a little
battery life is good too. 300+ shots on one
the right options in the menu. Maybe the features
customers find the most helpful reviews
but we take a ton of pictures. If you
of the place. The sunset mode it EXCELLANT.You
bad picture out of 20 We are very pleased
One of the best things about this camera which
lens. Picture quality is great and I've experimente"
is camera is very user friendly.
creative control. This is the camera you take along
with great quality, 720p, a fantastic auto mode, and
then get an SLR. But if you are looking
it, because it truly is the closest to having
something that is cute & tiny, this isn't for
quality digital camera that is capaple being carried on
camera you cannot use the old standard memory card.
set this rascal on a max ISO of 400
your pocket, its easy for this ring to turn.
but I find a good quality compact digital camera
it's HD video - DON'T!!!
not a plastic toy you got at the discount
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camera then this shouldn't be a problem. Again, the
of it, and consider buying the Lumix FX35 instead.
have used my friend's TZ3 and don't really notice
found in the menu's-- feature rich camera in a
movie mode.
need to buy this one. Help other customers find
area, and 9 area. I personally keep it in
high speed, spot, 1 area, and 9 area. I
reviews
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personally keep it in face detection unless I am
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up with quality of pictures and video.
in face detection unless I am taking a photo
hard time with not having the pictures look grainy.
is not apparent to users, especia"
pictures too slow, opting for a broader focal distance.
museums shooting w/o flash. I highly this
recommend camera,
are deep seated form-factorand software issues that become
point and shoot that can produce what a nice
lacking in color depth - they seem very flat
they're the standard red, white, and yellow - and
want a compact camera with a big zoom lens.
viewer either. I don't know about other people's experience
be the camera I pur"
subject is 4ft or so away. because of the
left index finger, there still is no shot of
you gotta get this camera. Go to various review
crazy.
camera does all that and then some. The majority
3, 2008
vacation where I tend to take a greater variety
for by its versatility and quality. I love the
with a half-press of the shutter button. For nine
the internet were really good. I bought the camera
versatile enough to take pictures of anything within reason.
lenses every day for those s
'emergency' hots. this camera
clear. I have had a few that were blurry
Lumix fits in a small case on my belt..
(10x) to get up close and personal with the
worth the trade-off in quality if you are just
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your subjects when you're aiming it at them. I
lenses? Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
for special events. Help other customers find the most
lens. The various scene modes were helpful for me,
still like it. I didnt bother with the included
cons are far outweighedby the pros. Don't hesitate
ror practical.
setting your exposure time to several seconds for night
most of the pictures were shot with normal mode
(but
gadgety-mood I'm not a and
photographer, don't know
I am 100% satisfied. I have owned a number
we have gotten some great, crisp, in focus pictures.
to get the sharpest possible image. Perhaps the ISO
- and only because I am coming off a
design is ergonomic.
fingers to hold the camera, so it always seems
Canon SD700, until my kids hid it and forgot
carrying bag. Now we just have to carry this
ever mess around with the files on the card,
me any contact info from apple or...
IA mode) and it came out perfectly in focus.
all the time and easily transfer it on the
to take pictures at the festival
Renaisssance in texas...the
a Nikon D70 and it produces nicer images than
looking for a light compact camera that will still
each mode. The complexity of what it enables and
camera's ability to take 1280x720 wide-screenvideos to display
for this review. I consider myself an advanced amateur
and I w
immediately ent out to play with it
left for New York City for a friend's wedding.
a few hours before our return. The camera had
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to come out with the TZ5.
This does not make the photo horrible or bad
Specifically,flares and sparkles appear where traditional digital cameras
o
convenience f having a high quality motion capture capability
on that. Though limited by the software to 15
sets the camera for low lighting etc. I have
for something to do special effects test shots, and
my subjects. I love the 60 second long exposure
place said ""in stock"", and for $179, but when
it would be. C'mon guys, this thing has a
though, but still better than anything else under $300)
SR12) but chose the TZ5 because of its portability,
that way you can switch quickly to saved settings
without going SLR. Help other customers find the most
480i camcorder.It records in motion jpeg (quicktime .mov
was looking for as there is on the market
they don't use it to rotate the pictures. Instead,
on the wing. There is also a face detection
There is more noise than the F100fd, but the
and the high-res video is a nice side benefit.
35 and that can be a problem with some
The speed is superb, as expected. However, it does
much better than the Fuji. So this was the
get away, I had a clear and up close
had some auto focus problems in video and stills,
tell there's no way around it. If you don't
highly recommendthe TZ5 and TZ4. Simply said, used
in my opinion. The optical image stabilizationworks great
but just something to keep in mind.
witness. You cant make a mistake purchasing this camera.
Could fit in a large pocket but it is
the pictures at low quality and was trying to
I figured, ""what the hey?"" The TV has an
shoot digital cameras these days, it begins to suffer
Overall, the TZ5 will not fit comfortably in a
on this one to come out..packedwith good features..
did quite a bit of research and narrowed it
pretty cheap. Triggering a shot through the USB cable
I had seen some pictures that a friend of
seemed a wonderful replacement
to our poor, broken Photosmart
more grainy and sound not as good, but i
them (e.g., Canon Elph) have screens and icons so
no problem, as it still fits in
comfortably my
a lot of touring and taking some shots at
phone.
the camera is simple to use and has many
camera. I noticed that my pictures look great on
handling exposure perfectly while in the intelligent auto mode.
decided to look at the Lumix cameras. Both Lumix
set the travel feature, so maybe that will take
not looking for total creative control. This is the
ageing Canon S60. Initially, I hesitated in this choice
pop out and in each time, which also consumes
great. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
intuitive and easy to follow.
have ever owned. Help other customers find the most
small camera. I shot about 90 images over two
never blurry at lower ISO's. I always use the
digital slim camera to take with us on vacations
screen. Battery life is excellent but have a spare
no way around it. If you don't ever mess
is super quick, before I can even turn the
quality is superb. Help other customers find the most
a larger one yet..and I miss being able to
outside and in some bars/nightclubs.
The different are
settings/modes
something to keep in mind.
ability to zoom WHILE taking video is a differentiator
before my purchase and felt that THIS was the
market (good picture quality and decent HD wide screen
down the button. It also has a High speed
the flash, just a heads up.
than the Fuji. So this was the keeper for
decent light, the picture quality was superb, the best
It records in motion jpeg (quicktime .mov container), which
more noise than the F100fd, but the overall picture
to be. ISO 400+ pictures were a bit grainy
high-res video is a nice side benefit. Probably has
they are a little more grainy and sound not
didnt expect it to be. I tried to lighten
I shot about 90 images over two days and
Sony DSC-V1) and the camera sometimes takes a second
okay but not great.
SLR. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
love the 16:09 format. This camera has a variety
zoomed in and the subject is 4ft or so
really slow when you zoom during movie-taking
camera. Shutter lag is reasonable for a camera of
usable range from 28-280mm and is easy to use
seven mpixel.
camera.
I especially like the fact that the pictures come
also provide a more substantial zoom range in a
down the shutter button.
stolen, upgraded)
Ricoh R8 which is also another sexy little black
numerous and intuitive. The zoom is fast, and gives
Elphs. I love the 16:09 format. This camera has
a camera. So its sort of like HD picture/low
Canon. It's okay but not great.
my wife and she has had no complaints.The
older model Kodak digital camera. While not the most
most interesting discussion was on the Panasonic Forum on
there has to be a shutter delay with this
you can drag and drop to your hearts content!
to do. If you want to t
experiment, he features
camera I can think of,..
a Lowenpro case that B&H and Amazon advertise on
come out very noisy. red eye reduction isnt great.
grandma, my aunt x 2, my friend, my cousins
than the TZ3.
the quality on these videos are great. Not as
you're looking for)
and the subject is 4ft or so away. because
for total creative control. This is the camera you
button. It also has a High speed burst mode
""what the hey?"" The TV has an SD slot
shutter button.
settings. The "
as it does on the camera. I noticed that
Canon Powershot 590 (a far more affordable camera that
I am very into photography.
I have a nice
I miss being able to see through a viewer
a too fragile L
mechanism. ike other TZ3 owners, eventually
nowhere. This camera's ability to take 1280x720 wide-screenvideos
aunt x 2, my friend, my cousins all loved
but this camera makes my photos look I
professional.
on my Sony DSC-V1) and the camera sometimes takes
expected. In decent light, the picture quality was superb,
as my tiny Casio exilim seven mpixel.
is superb, as expected. However, it does very poorly
but I didnt expect it to be. I tried
camera as they are a little more grainy and
I think better than my prior Canon SD700. Also,
expect from a 720p movie. It looks equivalent a
make out. Could fit in a large pocket but
can be really slow when you zoom during movie-taking
mega-zoomcameras in my opinion. The optical image stabilization
5MP Canon
Kodak on default setting and
if I put it on a high def TV,
panasonic products.The mike is place at the wrong place
on the move, but you can zoom while recording
the 60 second long exposure setting, the macro abilit"
(why everybody doesn't do that I can't imagine). I
in my jean pocket. If you are a girl
oldest who
granddaughter wants to produce better It
photography.
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knew that but i didn't care because the quality
that can be a problem with some digitals. The
and can take some abuse from traveling. Help other
camera, ideal for travelling. Help other customers find the
product reviews offered by the Amazon customers. So far,
take photos and is pretty good at it, that
of the best out there. It works well in
my friends. That's how highly I regard this camera!
the largish side, but still compact enough to keep
for what the camera could (and could not) do
a 720p movie. It looks equivalent a 480i video
better than my prior Canon SD700. Also, colors are
the On button.
Solid product well worth the money Help other customers
can get lost in all features you will never
We liked this camera as a upgrade from the
be. C'mon guys, this thing has a 10x zoom
highly recommend it and know it will be the
in more challengingsituations. We wanted so"
button.
Sounds like a slow moving rusty door.
little blur with the Canon. For the money, I
need to zoom all the way. I just selected
EOS would be good for getting fast response.
metering mode, white balance, audio recording, and intelligent exposure,
don't need them. Although the battery does last a
accessible from Adobe and other tools, just the specialty
wild and wooly purple fringing, reduced zoom range, and
for example, 3X is not versatile enough to capture
greater manual control, there is a auto
programmable setting
this going in and most digital cameras have this
the audio for videos is terrible, there's no other
very poorly in low light, and you basically have
the right settings. The "
if not better in most lighting situations. Great features,
screen. Connectingthe camera to view pictures on your
of the manual will reveal a lot. I've aslo
because you can get lost in all features you
for times when I want to take a quick
competitiveat under $300.00 It really is the business!
to get better indoor or low light shots. Details
for daily trips around town. I used a Canon
proper scene mode (with
automatically almost perfect accuracy).
default setting and
where they noticed the camera constantly trying to focus
hyped up to be. ISO 400+ pictures were a
to B&H in New York City to see first
the TZ5 and TZ4. Simply said, used it over
well worth the money Help other customers find the
better indoor or low light shots. Details in dark
sometimes the camera (
overexposes issue with light meter
this camera as a upgrade from the lesser point,
perfectly while in the intelligent auto mode. Up to
so I decided to look at the Lumix cameras.
all over the world. Needed something that was easy
inside and sometimes the camera overexposes( issue with
D500/600. Went to B&H in New York City to
zoom was amazing! It allows you to take great
had the TZ3, which peeked my interest. However, I
28mm to 10x zoom is very useful in many
very high indeed. I really e"
new digital camera as my Christmas present. I did
is for you. So trade in that big camera
got a"
questions because of that large cyclops-likelens and the
video. It was pretty nice, though the audio had
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
16:09
16:9), burst mode, and color mode (standard, natural, vivid,
it's just okay, not great in it's performance.So,
mode (30 fps/16:9 high or low quality 15 fps/16:9
and selecting approriate settings such as portait or landscape.
from low light captures to zoom capability. Help other
effective (nowhere near as good as the one on
have been of some help to other consumers in
make the negative
experience overwhelmingly in the long run.
worse. It's worth getting a 2nd battery until Panasonic
you're focusing, if that's not correct, release and try
sharper than in the examples above (perhaps due to
customers find the most helpful reviews
writing. My tz5 had 1.1 loaded from the factory.
believe you have to have picture quality set at
<$300. Incredible! Help other customers find the most helpful
quality and value packed into this camera. I think
image stabilizationreally does work. Well. Even in low
this review. I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer,
the size of the screen (that could have been
the perfect size to take great pictures. Help other
the automatic settings didn't work, but I was able
too far away. Now I can have choices of
use the automatic white balance, and I haven't had
and it came out very clear, including the zoom
at home or even going out for a picnic
old I am more biased. But honestly, I will
size!! Clear, sharp, really, no complaint at the price.
quality pictures
should also expect that everyone will want to hold
but also on vacation where I tend to take
is the business! I'm now happy I've tried this
of the pictures is awesome and the zoom I
you can already see minute grains of the taken
haven't printed them, but looking onscreen at full resolution
same quality as the phone line. I knew that
days.
This way, you don't have to keep adjusting the
the zoom, and being able to go from 28-280mm
end. I wanted a camera that went down to
25mbs - which eats a 2gb sd card up
the noise reduction has been turned down, there is
.3mp 640x480 is particularlyuseful for getting pix emailed
noise, recording outside in windy condition is impossible.
happy I bought it. My wife loves it, too.
review. The TZ5 is what I would consider the
camera for use primarily while traveling. We chose this
can't record beyond 12 minutes (or so) for a
pictures fun again. I'm sure the various scene choices
out of the TZ5 before any failures. Fingers crossed.
camera satisfied that exactly. While it is pricier than
blows me away in how far ""P&S"" technology has
so far; sharp, good color. There's much to learn
Leica brand on the lens certainly adds to the
They become at
unacceptable 400 So bumping up the
and a viewfinder and if the lens was a
pictures very blurry. Mine very good. Video is very
will produce a print much larger with enough quality
that it will snap off one day.
megapixel quality. I got great shots diving off a
second. So if you're shooting kids, it's the perfect
And one may accidently cover the mic without knowing.
not fit completely in the palm of your hand
best camera on the market in it's class. Help
vacation and it takes great pictures. i also have
but I attributed that to the floor model being
not as good as the DSLR, but I didnt
daylight renders the juglers hands and pins blurry. The
you almost 17X optical zoom at 3m. You can
bang for the buck w/out question. It was delivered
from this TZ5 is pretty bad.
to operate it.
Lumix cameras, the TZ5 and FZ18 (bridge model) Panasonic
Panasonic, and made made a great choice with the
won't regurgitate them. I did a lot of research
as well as the Nikon D500/600. Went to B&H
It does not fit completely in the palm of
A2000 and the SD880. I then almost got the
the surprisinglyaccurate intelligent scene selection feature, the brilliant
am! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Pretty much the entire Panasonic Lumix line is filled
that I wanted seem to only be on large
camera, there's a function dial with only 6 positions,
etc.) and some had really cool features such as
Not that there is anything wrong with that, I
more sense for me to spring for the few
but after reading the reviews I had to try
am amazed that such an impressive lens fits inside
The TZ5 does a really poor job with this.
viewed on my computer are really sharp, and the
to help reduce the ""grainy"" look. There are a
on your quality level, that's around 9~15min. filming.
more have been released since.) My previous camera, a
to the point where I was able to doctor
Lumix makes it up with a good design, multiple
event. The camera is easy to use, but also
design and software issues associated with with the camera
(and I rarely use flash so that's quite something
have 4 or 8 gig cards, that can be
easily loose the moment. May be I need to
in your pocket! And some decent pics too. Help
focus well. Speed seems perfectly fine during the day.
few seconds of video.
can't be replaced. I wish I'd have gone with
got great shots diving off a boat in mid-air
flash is not the best, but acceptable.
turn out discolored red or yellow by the awful
"
texas...the only complaint i have so far is that
that great...but it will be the camera I pur"
trying to zoom them.
videos.
a sunset behind them, for example, despite multiple adjustments.
how I determine the usefulness of the number of
It creates a .MOV file; I'm using premiere elements
I was glad to find that it had a
out for a picnic or a family gathering you
this feature because you can shoot a group two
had up to 6 people in one pic and
also the zoom speed isn't always smooth)
movie quality is superb, although the built-in microphone could
you will need a minimum 10Mbps SD card, especially
there is noise. Just part of what you're going
top is clean and simple, the best part being
is then reduced to 3MB). I didn't use the
you can do it continuously!
You can also do
be back with more info after a few thousand
camera..
performance....Great Works great, and anyone can get great
shots per second. It kinda makes a flip book
The TZ5 excels at these criteria making me happy
a pocket point and shoot, for extreme portability. If
10x10 room. The Zoom is wonderful when standing on
$296, and is now back to $284.00 I have
images rich with natural color, all without any fussing
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This would only be a problem if you needed
make it feel sturdy, like a real camera and
about 370 photographsand 5 videos about 5 minute
with foldup electrical prongs, is tiny and does a
pictures look t
comparativeo an SLR, and of course
a clear, large LCD. I looked at the Canon
some doubts initially as I really wanted the Ricoh
very similar to TZ3 (even the look) and I
the ISO to force a faster picture isn't a
previous camera was a Canon and I was just
to iA, and then give the camera to a
actually made fun of my technology for the first
I did no zooming.
seem to have a yellow or brownish haze. Generally,
camera is in a good place so that it
max zoom.
the zoom in HD video mode, something much larger
good, the different scene modes offer a wide variety
image quality with easy point and shoot operation. The
like another cell phone but VERY well protected. Does
through the belt velcro and love it. Bought the
TV (with music to boot) is great to show
flash so that's quite something consideringsome of the
(among others) my grandson. The performancewas in a
number. The higher the ""optical zoom number"" the better
your average looking camera. Help other customers find the
results that it captures
optical zoom and the extra metal to make it
handling.
model being pretty beat up. After receiving one from
without tons of backgroundnoise...you would be wise to
to name a few.
decided that would be too much trouble and defeat
of backgroundnoise. it's also extremely muffled, so much
not realize the microphoneis on the top left
there's no other word for it. In a silent
that my friends have are about the same. It's
is not so great and the mic is located
of noise in it. Still great for capturing moments
tin-like and full of backgroundnoise. it's also extremely
excellent 28mm to 10x zoom is very useful in
capabilities were tested. My son was also shooting video
my cousins all loved it Why
absolutely!!). do I
in most all pictures (not as great in low
mode
balance, audio recording, and intelligent exposure, to name a
read Fantastic
instructions. view finder and wide angle, as
features, and more portable than an SLR, your search
of every aspect, even analysing the scene and selecting
LCD - and of course great photo capabilities.
accurate thus far, and the 720p videos look pretty
a zoomable video mode and beautiful pictures (compared to
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love? However, the picture quality and color were only
selection of sorts, LCD screen (wow factor) even in
The zoom is not fast enough like a camcorder
well. the exposure, flash intensity & auto focus are
an indoor event in a large hall.
(though not always -- it seems to have something
Though I suggest turning if off for nighttime photos
200, the images are very crisp and clean, with
I have a little more expertise with cameras than
smartest feature that could ever be put in a
for most situations. I suggest studying the exposure compensation
very good as long as you aren't zoomed in
a jugler at a fair in full daylight renders
shots...
adjust various parametersand a large number of ""scene""
TZ5. It has a huge 10x optical zoom that
and stills, that were corrected in 1.2. Check the
I got some great shots with these. If I
worked great most of the time. The 3 most
after you Zoom, (for that 'refocusing moment') it would
the lowest option is 400, which it chooses for
my older Sony camera and had stopped taking pictures
tint to them. Maybe this can be adjusted with
in macro mode) back-focuses
instead of focusing on the
In
compensate. daylight, even on the brightest setting, the
the red camera icon) and move the camera around
kids really loved watching, on the television, the automatic
can't seem to access them from Adobe or most
face detection is so effective that I find myself
great job of selecting exposure, aperture, and ISO, but
all the t
adjustmentso give you the best picture
more) with finest quality available on this camera, appear
was taking a picture of my son jumping up
the TZ3. IA combined with the new engine (V4)
taken without flash - even the one inside the
even taking 4cm macro photos with flash on... the
of most scenes with great clarity and exposure. I
pretty tech savvy.
find a better camera that has all these features.
constantly refocuses making for bad video, so my recomendation
an r
auto-rotate, ight? It is advertised as having one....
as having one.... too bad they don't use it
to use panasonic's""special"" software, or otherwise rotate all
to use panasonic's""special"" software, or otherwise rotate all
but vertical pictures are display vertically but the camera
it) and some manual settings to play around with
beyond horrible. Out of the 500+ pictures that I
to shoot images with three different exposure settings, and
works really well. I've futzed with Canons P&S cameras
blurring, but whatever, it's a photo camera, not a
you can select fixed focus if you want.
the firmware (version 1.2 that you can download and
is a big plus to be able to zoom
to macro and mega OIS stabilizationis very good.
This is flash issue is not something I have
this camera is the autofocus hunting issue, even updating
it takes a picture by itself) and the delay
otherwise) is the best I've seen in any camera
force it to another white balance mode it's ok,
used, as it even selects the proper scene mode
do a good job in most conditions.
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is the only camera that offers such a wide/
almost every time even in bright sunlight. Good thing
viewable in direct sun; NO BLUR; NO BLUR; NO
mode and custom mode. A quick menu button is
pretty much fool-proof. 23 scene modes allow you to
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some level of manual control. On the outside, it
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comparison. are the problems with this camera:
the DMC-TZ3. This is a too fragile L
mechanism. ike
pick the best settings. The major seem
shortcomings to
wonders!! When a picture is first taken I can
At 100 and 200 ISO, pictures look t
comparativeo
very bright in places and very dark in others
to determine the appropriatemode. The default mode uses
It comes complete with 5 different music styles and
haven't had any problems yet. The exposure is good,
I was able to find a Scene Mode that
to your environment.
the shot came out crystal clear.
manually editing every single picture! Help other customers find
and mega OIS stabilizationis very good. Has 10x
be careful for this spot. Great camera, in love
know yet - but it's cool!
low lighting etc. I have really enjoyed this camera
picture
light
incandescent blubs its best to use the semi-manual
DC in. The battery cover is easy to open
new TZ4. (The TZ3/TZ4/TZ5it
f into the Lowepro Rezo
(longer use on a full twice).
charge--almost
grainy when seen on computer at actual size. In
market. I wanted a camera that was lightweight and
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to turn off power hungry features such as the
Li-ion batteries only last 1 to 2 years, so
cameras I looked at. This camera has excellent image
cameras, very compact and th"
Canon HF10 or Sony SR12) but chose the TZ5
conditions as well as overcast conditions, handling exposure perfectly
through the maze of digital camera's out there, not
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very steady hands. Help other customers find the most
took this award 2 years ago) and they couldn't
they couldn't make mistake on that.
is no viewfinder.I used a traditional 35mm for
on the front, as not to partially cover the
by color, so check each color for informationabout
to share with others. It allows me to look
off taking nice pictures.
image quality. You can read elsewhere about the outstanding
quality VS our old Sony. Low-light photos are brilliant.
lets you bring in the faces and people much
optical zoom many cameras have. However, the pictures themselves
in low light situations. I was looking for a
low-light photos. I shot nighttime street scenes, lit by
used it (music playing too).
technology has advanced in the past several years. If
filled with noise or blurry. Trying to use the
and up close shot of his face (with FLASH!)
choices of shots and CLEAR beautiful pictures. Has lots
always wanted to do. Help other customers find the
that everything about the camera aid to getting the
beam, it will consistentlyfocus well even in near
are all about? Moving subjects with action and some
a small, compact camera. Help other customers f"
optical zoom is what sold me on the deal.
shoot. My only complaint is that the is
microphone
think is the best one avaliable in this type
HD TV which is, of course, 16:09 Just be
a lot of great features. I had puchased this
better than you find in most cameras in this
and crisp. Is ready to shoot as soon as
mention! I highly recommend
this camera for a great
great and the LCD screen is amazing. However, I
and all features are easy to use. And best
image stabilizer, makes the Lumix TZ5 zoom even better
I never use it cause I hate carrying it
camera I can actually carry around easily.
controls), Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 (No image very
stabilization,
I force it to another white balance mode it's
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very easy to block. Next purchase will be slr,"
dials. Both of us are always pressing the wrong
a lowepro 30 something or other that has a
to accidentallypress the wrong button.
to accidentallypress the wrong button.
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are very good, at least on my monitor so
doubts initially as I really wanted the Ricoh R8
their websites, rather than getting the Panasonic semi-hard case
to see first hand. The Casio & Nikon left
Users Manual and started takin"
bit on the slow side so you get some
when I want to take a quick video. However,
a few thousand shots.
use it Went to Africa 2nd day out zoom
finally recovered and worked again.
than other similar cameras; as a guy, this is
light shots. Help other customers find the most helpful
no idea why, but if today's price is closer
of whoosing sound. I think part of the problem
Sorry Panasonic - I really liked this product, but
LCD screen!
real beauty, bright and clear even in sunlight and
to the display. Video quality rocks, at a purported
had mine in a camera bag with my canon
lens on the front.
the under $200 range, pay the extra $20 and
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camera/camcorder! other customers find the most
are almost always recorded at the very end -
low light pictures and the lag time. Help other
annoyance,the camera's integration with my Panasonic Viera plasma
camera is essentially useless.
way to hold it with just one hand. Up
the intended subject.
getting more into a shot, in many cases, its
muffled, so much so that it can be hard
to look elsewhere.
Fuji, I would simply use the flash to make
off are convenient and quick to select. I took
good stabilizationeven at max zoom.
the exposure compensation if your subject is still available.
"
click the button for your picture and the time
trips around town. I used a Canon SD700, until
I don't have to use them at all. Also,
We are very pleased and the battery life is
is composing your shot; the camera does the rest.
covered by your finger while holding the camera. The
on the video. Sounds like a slow moving rusty
microphone.
cameras in my opinion. The optical image stabilizationworks
is to simply turn it off, then when ready
came screwed up or I don't know how to
was designed in 2002! Ok, maybe it's not THAT
shoot and not a big issue unless you do
you blow up the image to a large size
is mounted on the wall, I can't reach the
the lag time. Help other customers find the most
to rotate the pictures. Instead, they set some software
that fantastic 10x Leica zoom lens. Help other customers
from a compact camera. But... indoors, outdoors, low light,
since I don't use the flash much I've never
it adjusts everything for you in a way that
enjoy any video at all and my family actually
to fix. After shooting a still picture, the camera,
out very noisy. red eye reduction isnt great. in
figure out a way to correct the focus problem
huge compared to the A75, almost the size of
Must need a secure case for a d"
camera is very user friendly.
menus???)
menus???)
camera (nothing sharp), and the lcd screen cracked.
and put it in your pocket and get ready
small, (relatively) compact digital camera fits in
comfortably a
etc. I was leery of the quality of the
and all those digital cameras, do and much more.
to carry this camera around.
they arrived four days later, just a few hours
my reviews
were not white).
way off. Redeye prevention seems to work pretty well.
and After
zoom/features. two weeks of shooting with it,
underwaterphotos are brighter, and more colorful than ever
then you forget to take it out of that
far, and the 720p videos look pretty good considering
The face detection is ok, it doesn't work if
a custom white balance the pictures are excellent. The
bulb icon for incandescentlighting. Then pictures are reliably
- and the menus and default settings are easy
any problems yet. The exposure is good, but I
and flash are all adjustible, which is good, because
exposure, to name a few.
indoor pictures. Many of my pictures where the subject
to another white balance mode it's ok, but then
scene modes. The ""intelligent
Auto"" mode usually does a
IS (reported awful handling and poorly designed controls), Casio
question. It was delivered at n/c and in 2
an 1-1/2"" wide) yet extending to 10x optical zoom
reduced the size of the screen (that could have
to any other compact point and shoot lens out
there is no room for extra batteries. Also, the
is the grainy low light shots. Help other customers
as bad as in other mega-zoomcameras in my
end of the zoom, and being able to go
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worth a look at, especially the one for sunsets.
the default settings. Brilliant colors, amazing detail - I
reviews here, and it does not T
dissappoint! he picture
I had read.
image optical
stabilization, zoom, Leica superior lens, form factor
use.
owners that talked with Panasonic tech support. But what
say I'm not but
completely disappointed I may have
your) criteria:
good reviews, price, and zoom/features.
After two weeks of
this easily.
read the manual.
cameras.
point-and-shoot I had a nice, small 5 mp
takes excellent pictures. The battery life is great. I
hold it with just one hand. Up front, the
using the flash all the time. My camera also
Since I started looking last week the price started
bought Hoodman Raw 16Gig card $149 and love it.
my previous Cannon models. I have taken about 80
shooting, mostly stills but some video. Big hassle to
access was quick for candid shots.
recharger is small with folding prongs.
2 years, so it will need to be replaced.
The original one is 1000mah. I got used to
on clearance(original$30 PLUS)They are 800mh but still a
for 3-Jan days, but I do carry a spare.
don't have to use them at all. Also, the
size battery and of course a different charger. I
to buy a spare battery for I
convenience. hope
remove the battery to recharge, why not have a
so tight, I think the LCD may get scratched,
need them at the concert. I took about 370
TZ5 more efficient.
it is still fitting your pocket. Help other customers
battery life is a very important factor so that
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great feature to have. I shot some whales from
having a Lithium-ionbattery.
rechargeable I just charge it
the camera simply runs until it dies (without much
the camera simply runs until it dies (without much
a good fitted hard case only $15)
of these I picked up on Ebay for under
both batteries in 4 hours of shooting, mostly stills
pics and wouldn't have to worry about conserving battery.
bit larger than the older one and burst mode
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impressive.I got about 100 to 150 pictures before
batteries which were pain with my previous Cannon models.
take me through a full day of sightseeing,including
the camera. What were they thinking?
older camera that uses rechargeableNiMH AA batteries. I
I can buy a spare and keep them charged
in the same In
compartment. the past 6 months
take over 400 pic with the largest resolution. good
is the perfect size to take great pictures. Help
Size is great for carrying around while sight seeing
a whole wedding or your kid's game. I use
card. Larger thna many of the newer cameras but
(like
aftermarket's mine) are available that will give 1800mAh
just get myself a spare one. It's light, the
the Canon out of the water. Charged it for
more quickly than advertized because it drains even while
big gadget for your life... Help other customers find
have a spare and be sure its a PANASONIC.
accessory. The camera build quality is good, durable materials
Sony Cybershot DSCT300, had a fully internal lens system,
different charger. I recommend one carry a spare battery
the charger. I use three and get along fine
there is a NiMH spare battery available. The reason
that Li-ion batteries only last 1 to 2 years,
little travel charger that comes with it--no clumsy cords,
time, and the power problem could be rectified by
I was afraid that it would suddenly decline leaving
this camera, including video mode, gets used a lot
I never totally depleted the battery, but had to
so be prepared to spend two hours reading the
than acceptable.Only thing th"
open and close. The small Lithium battery and SD
a spare went using in field. Help other customers
but not fantastic. But since I don't use the
was on vacation for a week and did not
TZ1 would not turn on ever again.
a day of fully reading the manual and having
were plastic and flimsy for such a heavy-duty camera.
the camera late last night. I already know I
fits unnoticed in my travel kit.
important factor so that you don't miss shots. I
that hold their charge for 3-Jan days, but I
use the camera. Sorry folks, you can't bring it
it has a 6 mode dial for operation, two
use it; battery life was sufficient to take me
more economicalalternative for a mere fraction of the
more economicalalternative for a mere fraction of the
purchased, is a more economicalalternative for a mere
purchased, is a more economicalalternative for a mere
I get 150 flash shots. Plan on buying and
recharge battery. Far better than any of the Nikon
their charge for 3-Jan days, but I do carry
buy a spare though for if you have a
good, but this camera, including video mode, gets used
the spares
non-Panasonic here on Amazon and it was
of the Nikon CoolPix cameras. Help other customers find
the norm, probably due to the required charging current.
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in a coat pocket or purse), optical zoom of
hand) and versatile enough to take pictures of anything
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recognizes it as a hard-drive from where you can
the sun (we're in AZ). I think the pictures
setting should be used for various situations. Right now,
some modes, e.g., photographing
at night. But it does
spent quite a lot of time doing research and
zoom during movie-taking
quality is amazi"
I take that !!) It would be nice if
where I was able to doctor a sample ISO
large LCD - 3"", battery life is good and
Sometimes tough to time a shot. However overall is
out pretty clear as well. the interface of the
through.
but the auto setting performs very poorly in low
you can display a Grid on the LCD panel
The pictures are beautiful - and the is
movie-mode
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have gone with the TZ5 back then. If you're
you talking about?
exposure settings can only be used in normal mode,
not having SLR quality or low light performancewhen
mode, etc. It can be frustrating, and you can
focus. It's depth of field is excellent so it'll
Machine otherwise it is the best compact camera in
camera in every night, it is easy to forget.
review helps and if you still need informationor
from my vacation. I used many of the different
to set up right out of the box and
phenomenal and on the other end, the macro setting
Just put it on the A
""Intelligent uto"" mode and
camera steady, either on a pew edge or on
distinguish between what is a still picture and what
comments on the 28mm ""wide angle"" lens - when
comments on the 28mm ""wide angle"" lens - when
I hate when I have a stranger take a
MUCH sharper than in the examples above (perhaps due
crap back tomorrow morning.
well. A little reading of the manual will reveal
when
""auto-focus"" in video mode or the camera will
Great camera, in love with the video quality for
be off taking nice pictures.
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not be using it quite right, I gave an
after a few thousand shots.
I will leave some comments on the FZ18 for
I was trying to decide which compact camera to
it wouldn't be a camera.
point-and-shoot
many photos and videos during the final weeks of
I purchased, it was a full $100 cheaper than
I gave an extra star to benefit the doubt.
to spend a little time reading the manual and
off or choose some options in this 'feature': This
camera again due to durability issues and the fact
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extended optical zoom cannot be used in motion picture
firmware updates. You will need a SD or SDHC
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Right now, it's a lot of trial and error.
there is no viewfinder.I used a traditional 35mm
increase in the size of the camera allows for
case or the need to drop it into your
hours reading the manual while your battery charges before
based on other reports of owners that talked with
only because I am coming off a manual digital
What were they thinking?
between a large camera and small one...so that would
with a lot of automatic functions, it's still got
a great zoom. Large LCD screen. I took this
like, this one stood out better than the rest.
pocketable.
credit card! And the thing for me is that
recharged, I buying
recommend a spare and keeping it
save hard drive space. - the video also records
zoom in a camera)
door thing. What I came to realize is that,
forefinger doesn't cover the flash when I'm shooting indoors.
any other small camera. I shot about 90 images
ONLY a great camera but the best price I
thing th"
auto focus, which sometimes (especially in macro mode) back-focuses
the most for my money when I make a
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is on the front, as not to partially cover
mode. ISO, white balance, shutter
exposure compensation, speed, and
is the first I've heard.""
a spare and keeping it with you while using
a camera like this. I have read that if
pictures.
I'm very impress with the image stabilizationand the
bright, sun-lit conditions as well as overcast conditions, handling
on the auto setting have a yellow tint to
time (same issue in bright or dim light). But
light, and bad placement of the microphone.
automatic modes seem to consistentlypick the best settings.
It has all I wanted: good parts (the Leica
I took the pictures of . Color is
representation
charge I shot over 300 pics and the battery
to the required charging current.
all digital cameras.
tend to be too dim, especially if flash isn't
flash isn't used. There is also a slight lag
me from carrying them.
pocket point and shoot, in addition, to an digital
DLSR, but just something to keep in mind.
already have a Panasonic DMC-FZ50. This little DMC-TZ5A is
secs, Power off 1.5 secs. Power on, zoom to
camera, turn it on quickly, and take a high
organized by color, so check each color for information
to use the ""extendedoptical zoom"" which lets you
a few months soon and i wanted something that
seems to work pretty well. I've had a lot
pretty much all your photo-video
needs in ONE tiny
firmware update that fixes this.
the fast (level 3) and there's no lag.
as easily as my cell phone.
do in order to get the sharpest possible image.
focus as you zoom. But the ability to zoom
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That's amazing technology!
I take casual pictures, usually on trips, and am
what to do about the Panasonic, yet.
response.
focused on Kodaks. After much reading and shopping, I
up with a simple cover you could slide in
some sort of tutorial included with the software.
completly new, withouth any scracth. IT takes gre"
more manual controls. In particular, I would like to
realized when I looked at it at the store).
when connected to a computer, but obviously that really
getting a 2nd battery until Panasonic makes the TZ5
defeat the purpose of an easy-to-usecamera. So, I
be coming out with a firmware update that fixes
option for a very portable, high quality still-photo and
my load last year, and bought a Kodak, but
a bit grainy -- much better than my previous
this product. Help other customers find the most helpful
it in one hand and take a picture. The
clear and the 10X zoom works perfectly. I still
has a 10x zoom that goes down to 28mm!!!
all my reviews
The colors seems to be like the scene that
well even in near absolute darkness.
all the features were tested. Also, this is my
problem.
that even if you are shooting lots of video
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from Amazon, I compared the results with my wife's
brother-in law had at a football game. His pictures
now that it's widely available and on sale] Help
by
unacceptable any reasonable standard. Help other customers find
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purchased, it was a full $100 cheaper than I
and still produce great pictures. I did a fair
feels solid and well made. One caveat, though: it
lens is very sharp. Image stabilizationis Settings
phenomenal.
point & shoots) and have no other IS
requirements...this
is amazingly good. I had wanted to purchase a
neat features. Love the size, fits well in my
great range of shooting senario settings. The face detection
your photos on the LCD screen!
literally 60% of the good shots due to these
lens provides great shots in tight spaces. Decent flash
is p
unbelievably retty and clear). Also get an extra
condition is really a challenge for this camera, especially
is easy to use after fully reading the directions.
near high definition. Images viewed on my computer are
and the movies taken can be pretty lengthy and
Again, automatic focus in zoom (and otherwise) is the
in sunlight and with a very high resolution.
fps in RivaTuner software)
playing around to do in order to get the
connected to computer for And
downloading. new owners are
Detail and color on pics was right on (set
I know the purists say you should have a
it will consistentlyfocus well even in near absolute
I can actually carry around easily.
it also takes professionalooking
l high quality close up
shooting the action! This is great for sports plays
work for you. Easy to use and fantastic pictures,
lens and the 10x zoom. We travel frequently and
time or money that some people apparently have to
and Panasonic'sand Leica's T
reputations. he intelligent automatic mode
my Mac and because it shoots HD movies. I
in all features you will never use. Bottom line
video of my previous FX50 was very good.
full manual controls, but the TZ5 lived up to
the Lumix is a complete waste. Anyone want to
I found that although was
low-light performance good, it
group two or three feet closer than with the
opinion, are on the video camera side...whichis a
a few things the manufacturer
can easily improve but
camera reviews website that it is a hi"
the TZ5 is so low at this point it
to carry. My Canon worked well for three years,
closest to having the best of both worlds...
is a little old I am more biased. But
a two-week vacation and didn't want to have to
version. But there was a second EISA Award for
that pops up on the 3 inch LCD screen.
you have autofocus, but BIG FLAW on this camera
it's capabilities.It is an easy camera to work,
convey that they're inferior - they're also very good,
best camera around; it isn't. i have a Nikon
a manual digital camera where you have full control.
capability and I liked the stablizationas I sometimes
size and the huge LCD on the back, there's
the very few still cameras that also recorded movies
lens and the attractive black body. It's not your
9MP camera with maximum zoom and HD Video capabilities.
and the camera is so small compared to a
the 10x zoom with ABSOLUTELY O
N BLUR; an extremely
fantastic.
zoom in a compact body. Features wise, no complaints.
the camera doesn't feel as comfortableto me as
reviews before buying and most people it.
recommended So,
this Lumix blows the Canon out of the water.
you know all or most of the TZ5's features,
zoom that it is a full-blow SLR. Not so.
than I am used to, I have to be
but unaware the picture quality is so poor. Beware!
retracting or only partially opens. The fact that the
of those special cables. One complaint, however is that
and wanted to see what else was available in
the 28-280mm zoom lens (35mm equivalent)for a trip
still photo capability, and price. I think the cameras
market for a camera with wideangle zoom (28mm equiv
poor still shots, rather than the start of the
most important. I loved the old camera, and I
video.
high-definition My big-screen LCD will really allow the
the road.
bumping up the ISO to force a faster picture
of interesting,exciting to
picture-possibilitie share with others. It
to be large enough to stop me from carrying
tiny Canon Elph cameras over the years, but wanted
video I tried at a excellent.
airshow...truly
as a Christmas gift for my wife and she
as of late. It's on the largish side, but
preceding model. If there is a better, p
pocket-sized oint
to start taking pictures again and gave me this
Not too bulky to carry around and enough zoom
small camera that is capable of shooting great photos
on other r
professional eviews I had read.
purchases I've made in some time and I'll be
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in a QuickTime format that is native to my
on top of the camera to a more convenient
still some NR smudging and noise. Thankfully, the noise
to use, and is turning out to be rugged
digital camera I've even used. So, I always use
want to use it. I am also consideringgetting
The camera has lots of options and as I
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used at the store), plus my previous camera was
to use, lightweight and compact, and has allowed me
the pictures. Help other customers find the most helpful
performanceand image quality. The image stabilizationis excellent,
2 years and took more than 10000 pictures with
other consumers in return. Help other customers find the
preset in Final Cut Pro that allows me to
for the type of subject I'm shooting!! Still learning!!
results. This camera performs superbly under both bright and
images that I have taken with this camera. Help
a better mic in this camera? I would have
camera, a Fuji F700 had just died after a
excellent value. Before purchasing,though, think twice about the
other posts, and I wouldn't be surprised if Panasonic
accurate!) =)
It
performance. has excellent picture quality, even at full
a almost a week now. I must say I'm
most this camera does is 2 seconds and I
as the lag between shutter, flash, and actual photo
to display on my plasma TV because I don't
years, and have many different Camera's from over the
have used. Help other customers find the most helpful
a couple of hours now and I just have
movies than I ever anticipated.Help other customers find
a long time, and in the past have stuck
likes it, that's what really matters. We will be
I strongly recommend looking at alternative options - I
major shortcomingsfor me have always been their size.
some trepidation that I bought this camera. Haven't completely
But one feature I miss #NAME? all manual mode-
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I wanted a small camera with wide angle but
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K. We are the casual type photographers
to the Panasonic TZ5 and the Olympus 1010 I
I stuck with that brand. What's great about the
camera. Sorry folks, you can't bring it home from
particularlypleased with its continuous shooting mode - you
my own personal reasons for not purchasing them:
reviewd the manual on the plane flight. This proved
took many pictures and did some with
experimenting different
that THIS was the camera for me. This camera
decided to get the Canon camcorder instead. I'm looking
decided to get the Canon camcorder instead. I'm looking
Rica. We mostly shoot family stuff but sometimes,as
the camera to make sure I used it correctly
read up all the stuff about sensors and ISO
...I looked at Canon, Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic, and
camera. I was originally going to buy the TZ3
York City for a friend's wedding. I really didn't
discharged.
run low. I never totally depleted the battery, but
product, I had some time to play with it.
spent 7 months reading, comparing and researchingall similar
I wanted a well-knownbrand with all the features
the end It was very similar to TZ3 (even
There really aren't many options if you want a
I don't have the time or money that some
TZ5, and even though I just about went crazy
recommended it. So, I am thinking: either I have
- I was literally reading the manual on the
one, and I'll explain why I settled on this
get's the automatic settings right every time. At 100
but your color balance and exposure will be way
HD movie mode, the surprisinglyaccurate intelligent scene selection
an improvement.Things that were important to me was:
was quite satisfied with TZ3, the only problem was,
This camera performed above my It
expectations. is easy
about the use you are really going to make
cruise.
Mediterranean I was looking for a camera that
on a plush carpet and it s
immediatelyhowed 'lens
we had a chance to use it in every
Vegas. It took some very great pictures, its easy
first camera I have purhased one in a couple
Panasonic DMC LZ2. Both purchases were because I rated
was getting when I swapped to a SD770-IS. Overall
my handycam.
I read the product reviews offered by the Amazon
for those who are baffled by technology.This is
the scene modes like beach, etc..takes clear accurate pictures.
and shoot.
use for it, leaving it for me to play
I absolutely love this feature because you can shoot
We are extremely satisfied with the quality of the
multiple adjustments.
1100 I use an DSLR, and found the Canon's
28-280mm equivalent is wonderful. And at the long end
easily then look no further and buy the PANASONIC
they are plastic makes me handle them with a
take 4-Mar frames a second at The
2.5megapixels. dial
its added features gives some pretty productive pictures. Help
in on something like a bear that's 100 yards
a viewer when in bright daylight. But to be
receiving one from Amazon, I compared the results with
on an LCD instead of a viewfinder can be
in bright sunlight. I live in Southern California, so
I can ""hot-dial""to. Image quality and color is
you select the type of shot from there. Which
summer vacation this year she used her grandfathersnikon
that they are great and work well. I really
picture quality set at max 9MB and this is
Has an E.Zoom button that will take you to
camera that offers such a wide/ long lens in
still my best choice yet. Since my last digital
at this price. It's the best camera on the
to the distance to each face (multiple flashes) so
off my pictures to my son who owns a
casual We
photography. were looking for a different camera
haven't had it long enough to learn to use
ISO of 400, maybe up to an ISO of
a steal. You'll want an extra battery; the no-names
400 So bumping up the ISO to force a
to drop it into your purse.
still 100 times more portable for every day use
everything,(less than an 1-1/2"" wide) yet extending to
Rezo 30 case. It also has a wide angle
Bought the car charger for $18 and 2 spare
but VERY well protected. Does it fit in your
extra batteries and SD card, and access was quick
It takes great photos and is really easy to
to that discussion. But I'm a pretty demanding photographer,
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lens on any point-and-shoot
digicam today, just Buy
outstanding.
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1 on line pic that someone got a bag
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has tons of options, a huge screen and takes
great for video mode and low light conditions.
far less on Amazon than anywhere else! Help other
market, and the price! Help other customers find the
to have a yellow or brownish haze. Generally, colors
day, there it was. Bought through Amazon free S/H.
you know what you're getting into, you'll be thrilled.""
and buy one. For those who want a compact
mode with the white balance set to the light
that to the floor model being pretty beat up.
does figure out Macro mode well For
automatically. indoors
had. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
but in the end the picture clarity just wasn't
through a train or bus or car far
window...with
for general use. My other camera's: Canon SLR Digital's
last digital camera was a Fuji from 2003 its
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used. highly recomended .won't be disappoint. trust me. Help
for an affordable price, this is the best (at
I've ever owned. It's my fourth digital and I
a 6 mode dial for operation, two of which
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LUMIX TZ5 has a hard to find 10x optical
far, it's easy to use, and really a no
a high byte count but it is easily reduced
large (3"") and very clear and nice to look
digicam today, just outstanding.
Buy it with a 16gb
screen, nice zoom, high-def video). But I ended up
bar none. Leica is superior to any other compact
with every aspect, from display to video, from low
bought it in June 2008). Keep in mind everything
type of cameras, very compact and th"
have seen so far, and strongly it
recommended to
ever used, as it even selects the proper scene
advancing technology contributesto that overall sense of ""best"",
performance of any camera that I have owned. Help
It is my ""always with me"" camera. I also
camera of this size and price range.
the market in 2008
i have a Nikon D70 and it produces nicer
in it's class. Help other customers find the most
grand parent, and those whose is not an electronic
price range is because:
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three could have. I've not had any battery issues
also witness. You cant make a mistake purchasing this
well in sunlight, and if the day is very
seem to be slow focus in low light, and
far. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
o
functionality f a DSLR. So this one is a
modes that I can ""hot-dial""to. Image quality and
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SLR. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
This one is PERFECT! Besides meeting that criteria it
conditions.
is definitely the wide angle lens coupled with the
old Minolta DiMage 4x, 4MP. Its bulk precludes taking
small camera.
environment.
vacation and used the zoom from across the street
be too dim, especially if flash isn't used. There
its windy forget about it. Other then that it
one.
it for sure!
it comes in extremely handy.
many powerful feature rich options, at this low a
these features. Consider everything in this camera. The movie
LEICA LENS MAKES IT A COMPLETE PACKAGE. Help other
in my opinion.
non-Hi-Def widescreenoption (I tested it both ways), even
range. It's about as good as you'll get without
I would have paid more for it without thinking
because you can zoom and you have autofocus, but
manual controls. In particular, I would like to be
i had.easy setting and everthing. Help other customers find
the Sony Video, WOW!!! Really good, with great stereo
setting unchanged by any other setting alteration. e.g. Make
compact cameras, but I was able to take some
capability & simpler menus.
set two of those modes into the dial at
Nikon CoolPix cameras. Help other customers find the most
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used to the size. Also, I found a small
tiny. Overall highly recommended
as it takes excellent pics
my Canon EOS XSi. Its 3 inch monitor is
get from the manual, particularlysince the camera manages
It really has a tough time focusing on objects
IS. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
SD450, but not near as good as I had
scenes. It does a reasonable job at higher ISO
this was the keeper for me.
light - almost as good as the F100fd. There
Power Shot I owned, which was slow and clunky.
the p&s Canons I have owned. Can be disappointingly
the preset to
sunset-program fully automatic mode.
one i had.easy setting and everthing. Help other customers
mp)
I've ever owned. The burst feature has severe lag
are looking for SLR quality, then get an SLR.
Great features, poor pictures.
camera takes g
unbelievablyood pictures and has lots of
menu items for her to increase her knowledge,without
it can't also have that fantastic 10x Leica zoom
overall the shots had noise, but still not bad
most cameras in this class. It is a breeze
use optical zoom during video mode), Focus while zooming(in
$300)
different but
circumstances, the intelligent auto setting was terrible
rebel. i love the wide angle and telephoto features.
are Yes,
disappointing. LCD screen was great, 10X Leica
Sony we were lucky to get 1 really great
with a SLR Machine otherwise it is the best
The TZ5S has 10 optical, plus 28mm wide angle
SD700. Also, colors are natural & attractive. Very pleased
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DSLR. And the design is ergonomic.
big retailers, by a large less
margin...$100.00 at a
size makes the TZ5 harder to tote. The metal
reaches beyond 12 feet, which is all you can
digital camera with a 10x zoom out there, I
of use is significantlybetter. The only way to
worse than my Canon Elph 900 that's several years
does excellent so
portraits/landscapes replaced my (P&S)
Olympus point-and-shoot
ever FINALLY buy a camera. I researched for ages
color depth - they seem very flat and boring,
made this compact packed with great features camera better
shade and sunny parts of an object like rock,
of an object like rock, faces, bodies and so
take a picture and the actual time the photo
small one...so that would be stingy. Love this camera.
properly or not. Getting the whole backgroundor building
2.5"" screen) and TZ5.
picture and what is video - I accidentallydeleted
mode. The 720p video was a bonus. Help other
taking the picture. The first is, alas, a price
no flash
Video mode. Photo and Video modes are the two
scenery pics without noise. After weeks of playing with
between flash photos 6 seconds.
minimum 10Mbps SD card, especially for highest video settings
and is an excellent value.
way off. The .jpgs are filled with artifacts.
is a terrific camera! I have shown it to
camera. I am sure it is going to get
wanted a camera that was quick enough so I
500+ pictures that I took on the trip, there
lens, takes much less noisy pictures, and the flash
all you can expect from a camera like this.
for a single clip (which I imagine is quite
have no need for that camcorder anymore with the
far outweighedby the pros. Don't hesitate - you
this little digital camera from Panasonic. Colors are bright
in powering up and down as the lens has
camera. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
lcd screen on the back is very fragile. I
usually like to zoom in on the subjects. I
to zoom in a camera like this. I have
w/out question. It was delivered at n/c and in
the TZ5's face detection is so effective that I
a lot of low light shooting. You can also
had the camera for a couple of weeks and
great. We have used it for a month or
out. Could fit in a large pocket but it
and The
performance. *only* gripe I have about Panasonic
is the autofocus hunting issue, even updating the firmware
what else could I ask for. The reviews were
fits me well. I have never accidentallypushed a
screen.)
easier to grip than the slightly smaller I
ultra-compacts.
I would recommend it for sure!
it's not super tiny. Overall highly as
recommended it
LCD, good picture quality, and smart auto mode. I
mode also! #NAME? is an sorry,
(aberration?, not familiar
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TZ5 a
powerhouse nd put it in your pocket and
less
margin...$100.00 at a minumum. A big bang for
it's got twice the normal amount of pixels. the
of juice in the middle of your day. A
1.3mp to 2.0mp shots. I then got a little
this is a tricky one, I am not sure
a choice of shooting modes. I bought this camera
compact. User friendly. Buy it! Help other customers find
traveling. I am going to Europe and wanted something
the captured video to shine. In my preliminarytests
small body. The choice came down to the TZ5
people comment on how big it is. (The LCD
bulky but it has 10 optical zooms which makes
shoots, it was bigger than I expected, but still
as a guy, this is no problem, as it
to carry, but rewards me with great pictures nearly
liked, but the trade off for a 10X zoom
point and shoot, its still small enough to fit
but that is perfectly acceptable with all it's extensive
still fits in a larger pocket. (some compromiseshave
my TZ5.
to start things off the mic is in a
The optics are superb (though not up to my
it a try.
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was. Bought through Amazon free S/H. Also bought another
seconds until she turns and flys away. So its
Often when you see that lovely bird you only
60% of the good shots due to these design
title your pictures automatically
later - I don't know
She loves it. The 10x zoom and compact design
I wish I'd have gone with the TZ5 back
used
photographer to shooting with SLRs & several different
tons of pictures in different conditions, and the intelligent
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e.g., at
photographing night. But it does focus well.
one for myself.
bright sun.
want to look like a tourist. I've grown jealous
so you get some blurry passages as it tries
compacts, but that's the tradeoff for the 10x zoom,
but the Sony Video, WOW!!! Really good, with great
I guess I could attribute that to the 10x
camera. But all in all, I've found it an
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this camera because of its 10x zoom and Panasonic's
it down to the Panasonic TX5 and a Sony
camera over others because I wanted the zoom capability
the best results. The photos have a high byte
me, and now I'm stuck with larger handbags than
than my previous Canon SD450, but not near as
Still great for capturing moments on video if you
10 optical zooms which makes it a cool tech
one and burst mode is not so fast but
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is only readable by the panasonic software. If I
grip is nice, and helps make this camera very
as quick as my good 35 and that can
for a the best camera on the market for
cropped at 8khz, that's almost the same quality as
average looking camera. Help other customers find the most
that reduced the size of the screen (that could
this as the price was very competitiveat under
don't mind silver and want to save a few
of any camera that I have owned. Help other
for me. It will allow me to grab high-definition
tried at a excellent.
airshow...truly
time, especially in low light situations. I was looking
taking low-light
image-stabilized photos. I shot nighttime street scenes,
time I used it (music playing too).
the camera, and doing so makes the marginal sound
of cards and just a tad thicker) with flip-out
slr,"
should move it to below the lens.
a large size such as an 8x10. I knew
not always sitting still. All were taken handheld. There
in quality VS our old Sony. Low-light photos are
and image quality. You can read elsewhere about the
the water. Charged it for only 20 minutes out
far ""P&S"" technology has advanced in the past several
the semi-manual mode with the white balance set to
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body even.
is distinctive.
It came with digital photo software
management and I
with it) - why has it taken so long
brighter, and more colorful than ever before. The programmed
the money, I think it is worth the look.
it is AMAZING).
system; lcd that is viewable in direct sun; NO
typo - it is AMAZING).
(not a typo - it is AMAZING).
steady hands. Help other customers find the most helpful
was way off. The .jpgs are filled with artifacts.
annoying than the picture flip I mentioned.This is
photo camera, not a video camera.
red-eye!
just too far away. Now I can have choices
always use the automatic white balance, and I haven't
optical or digital max zoom.
odd colors.
to refocus on the move, but you can zoom
than with other cameras she's used.
the image stabilizer was going to help prevent that
taken the pictures at low quality and was trying
depth - they seem very flat and boring, even
zoom, anyone across the gym is unrecognizable.
slow to stop most motion. In program mode, the
a Wonderful camera with a lot of scene modes.
is very nice, except sound. A t"
Buy. I have an old Minolta DiMage 4x, 4MP.
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was very and
disappointing should be corrected in future
distinctive.
10X zoom, and intelligent auto focus. What's not to
grip), componentquality, zoom capability, Intelligent Auto and ISO,
a result, it's heavy. Overall, the TZ5 will not
and sturdy plastic, so it should last a long
looking camera. Help other customers find the most helpful
your pocket but barely. The only draw back is
Works as advertised.
heavy per se, but it feels substantial.The Canon
screen is excellent for focusing shots however to experience
to the TZ5 or the Canon SX1000IS. Really, I
is worth for every single pennies. The IA fonction
es perfecta. La Help
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720p HD video mode, useful for occasional video taking
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a digital camera that can zoom in/out while taking
can discover all the great things it can do.
Fair, and it came out very clear, including the
re"
parts of an object like rock, faces, bodies and
mode. Overall, a large disappointment
- my ancient Fujifilm
our bags where we connected, and they arrived four
cover stops retracting or only partially opens. The fact
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covered up by your fingers if you're not paying
I started looking last week the price started at
and FZ18 (bridge model) Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K8.1MP Digital
up on Ebay for under $30 (US). Original battery
pressing the wrong button by accident when trying to
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it a lot, especially with the pre-set scenes and
outdoors. Indoor pictures were very yellow with the TZ5
don't ultimately use the Hi-Def when making a DVD
rated Zoom ability most important. I loved the old
(but not DSLR - they cost too much for
results, commend this product. Why carry around a heavy
SD870is. The f100fd has the brightest indoor images of
The USB reports
connectivity the camera as ""NO NAME""
illuminatingthe subject matter at an appropriatelight level.
of shooting, mostly stills but some video. Big hassle
is also the only compact digital camera I've ever
monitor is improved on the 5, could still have
iphoto on my mac handles the pictures just fine.
of the screen (that could have been just the
the 5+ second flash recharge time was such a
I plan on having this device replace my current
$149 and love it. Only ram that doesn't mess
case and SDHD card which actually came with it's
was enticed by the zoom and technical reviews for
take a decent shot in the gym of anything
are amazing. Even my photo buff daughter is impressed.
am really happy with this camera : it has
in use I decided to buy o"
primarily while traveling. We chose this camera because of
bought thought it was too big, heavy and complex
never needed to use it; battery life was sufficient
mother.
on a camera reviews website that it is a
and she absolutely loves it to this day.
find that I don't have to use them at
trip to Costa Rica. We mostly shoot family stuff
spares here on Amazon and it was sufficient.
that you get, the price can't be beat. Help
wife and she takes perfect pictures at last. The
Extreme III memory card and used the included card
on those reviews. I'd say I'm not completely disappointed
gift for my wife and she has had no
the powerful zoom.
it, too. It's my 5th digital camera but only
in April of this year and used it for
which I am very happy with.
on a trip and I can be more happy,
for an older model Kodak digital camera. While not
was going on a two-week vacation and didn't want
on and
dpreview.com found that this was the highest
not a 3rd party vendor and got a price
angle lens (an absolute must for me) and the
it can read my SDHC card and my old
optical zoom
my camera.
the noise be?
our adult children for Christmas. I love everything about
the one made specifically for this camera by Panasonic
video is impressive - it has almost all of
put it through its paces yet, but one feature
daughter's senior pictures and they came out like a
the camera I find that I wish I could
Keep in mind everything in the world will have
of its manual controls), but the TZ5 meets most
$18 and 2 spare batt for $6 each. Also
& H. Had some doubts initially as I really
replace her S50 for indoor photos. Help other customers
big, heavy and complex for traveling. I am going
husband for Christmas. He loves it. The monitor is
an upcoming trip to Eastern Europe, hope to get
Also bought another reviewers suggestion for case and SDHD
aging Canon 400 Elph"
kinds of weather. The only case I use is
hours of ""play"" time. I was concerned the first
of instruction,as the o
menu-drivenptions are numerous and
You will want to spend a little time reading
mode--goesautomaticallyfrom landscape to macro and mega OIS
menus are easy to figure out so if you
fantastic. I would set it up to normal mode
learn about the camera's finer points and multiple image
battery in the charger. After a day of fully
by pana but by their store sticker. it this
by pana but by their store sticker. it this
Outdoor photos tend to be the p
best--indoor hotos can
a little flexibility with different settings in case I
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difference from your standard point and shoot! I won't
did. It produces stills that are almost as good
optical zoom, I was missing something. Plus, it was
for your mom, grand parent, and those whose is
because I don't want to convey that they're inferior
adds to the prestige.
to durability issues and the fact that there is
that I could possibly get at a reasonable price.
Lumix though is that it has burst mode and
cameras. It offers 4.7-47mm (28-280mm35-mm equivalent with an
this area, but few could keep up with quality
Sony all make decent quality cameras. But you won't
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importance.
try making a number of videos in the fixed-focus
was on the Panasonic Forum on DPReview where many
really liked this product, but you need to know
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really great fireworks pictures on July 4th.
mountain ranges and my family. The LCD worked flawlessly.
close), portraits, scenic, and zoomed. The A/V attachmentto
were not always sitting still. All were taken handheld.
simple on screen menu, beautiful color display, and a
cameras I've owned and tried lately. And the screen
also used it to take short video clips and
the pictures, while good, weren't as crisp as I'd
and Fuji, I would simply use the flash to
has a high wow factor. I like the blue
must!
sunlight and with a very high resolution.
face o
recognition, ptical image all
stability--they work well.
Southern California, so even though it is winter, there
can force the flash not to fire through the
it is a bit more when
pronounced a flash
pause between hitting the shutter and taking the picture.
honest those are difference between a large camera and
zoom, no zoom... the images coming out of this
to use all of the features (of which there
the subject was at a fixed distance, and I
dark in others on the same ohoto. I hope
blowing so the flowers were not always sitting still.
to use. The video is good, but seems to
picture it's adjusted perfectly. The colors and density of
as overcast conditions, handling exposure perfectly while in the
contrast and make the screen darker if needed. Beautiful
grip than the slightly smaller I
ultra-compacts. look forward
mode and beautiful pictures (compared to other point &
the LCD screen is big and bright. And its
ever before. The programmed
settings for scenery, soft
self-portrait,
and that's the most important feature I look for.
out. Another problem I had was I had to
environment.
time saving feature when shifting from wide to telephoto
I couldn't be happier. The zoom is and
phenomenal
workmanship.
on low light conditions, very good zoom and excellent
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this cam are very, very good.
store and start using it right away--but it does
excellent camera I will hear of it.
the photos I think are overly particular and picky.
people much closer to more of a 35mm camera
very close. Also lets you bring in the faces
all my reviews
on auto mode, a picture of a jugler at
excellent at 460,800 DPI.
problems with this camera aren't apparent. The
immeadiately problems
useless.
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football game. His pictures very blurry. Mine very good.
zoom. It is easy to use in a small
the TZ3 originally was looking for a pocket digital
But because of the superior lens it also takes
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not accurate. Photo editing software rendered them okay for
unlike some of the Olympus, Casio, Sony, Canon, and
the lens cover finally failed for good. Repairs are
delivered at n/c and in 2 days.
way to go. I will leave some comments on
mejor el zoon 10X, el tamaño y lo facil
colors are gorgeous and with the EZ zoom feature
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quality is great and I've experimente"
in IA mode with the zoom. Photos from the
my opinion.
materials and high quality. I have evaluated a huge
really wanted to embrace this camera.
I haven't taken it apart or put it on
zoom is great and the LCD screen is amazing.
weight, and styling. I really wanted to like this
about this camera just shrieks ""quality.""Great job Panasonic.
zoom to capture scenes from a distance or from
telephoto setting to zoom in on the details. The
camera, we are very pleased! Help other customers find
a simple turn of a knob. The images are
I knew about before I made the purchase. But
You get so much better color on sunsets using
and a good weighty feel. The huge 3"" LCD
a very high quality..widengle
a lens, and a powerful
is made of plastic and the door to the
bit stronger for audio from 6 feet or more
fit the bill so decided to give it a
hold even for those with small hands. Camera responds
Then pictures are reliably the right color. In iA
that it looks awkward. i ended up ordering a
it's great for travel. I have an SLR and
from all over the USA and from China to
Transcend 16 G card and I think that's what
would be (or indeed, than I realized when I
control, fussier autofocus, and unimpressive
(weak) fill-flash. This is
to look like a tourist. I've grown jealous of
optical zooms which makes it a cool tech item
carry with me all the time, and saw great
that's the tradeoff for the 10x zoom, I guess.
shirt pocket.
enough zoom capacity (10x) to get up close and
4 MP, this camera is much more compact with
we always manage to get great pictures. I did
many bells and whistles for just casual We
photography.
is not exactly sleek and slim either. I also
a camera that I could not only use casually
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and family to take pictures for me, I finally
while in use.
force a faster picture isn't a very good answer.
that compact, unlike some of the Olympus, Casio, Sony,
the 55mm that came with the camera, a 35mm
my reviews
(standard, natural, vivid, black/whiteand sepia), can be toggled
fast but I'm sure it was the best choice
to use.
setting at about 2.5-3 pics/secondand you can do
series of pictures, the 10x OPTICAL zoom is awesome!
megapixel shots at about 4 or 5 shots per
to keep shooting still images as long as you
about 2 pictures a second for as long as
prior to taking the first shot and the lag
way views brought close with amazing resolution. But because
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camera every week with great success!
runs, so it gets bounced and exposed to all
use. Beautiful crisp pictures, ease of operation, and best
Pentax system and my own color darkroom. Help other
tried this out first instead of Ricoh. Mind you
take with it... Help other customers find the most
made in the camera department.
All was well till
placed I received an e-mail (3 days later) that
with this camera and will keep it until this
is for. So as you can tell, I highly
that for you and the shots come out very
fill up fast!
available that will give 1800mAh (longer use on a
because:
2GB files to a large SDHC card. I've used
for 97 cents( if you can still find it
recharge time was such a drawback it was a
from giving the camera a 5-star rating. Help other
out of focus. Color, sharness and exposure were consistently
a separate video camera. The 10x optical zoom is
4 because there will be much playing around to
zoom than was availble on the other compact cameras
camera is the autofocus hunting issue, even updating the
I don't use the flash much I've never run
fix. After shooting a still picture, the camera, of
it; battery life was sufficient to take me through
by any reasonable standard. Help other customers find the
is really a challenge for this camera, especially in
camera I have purhased one in a couple of
for sure!
no need for that camcorder anymore with the Lumix.
of the good shots due to these design issues.
camera, not a video camera.
little flexibility with different settings in case I needed
it's adjusted perfectly. The colors and density of the
made of plastic and the door to the USB
zooms which makes it a cool tech item to
the floor model being pretty beat up. After receiving
cause I hate carrying it around. Now I take
quality video (720 HD) with ease. It is very
for casual recordings. 2) Takes up a ton of
camera was more than adequate for my purposes since
could find anywhere, including local stores. Thanks Help
Amazon.com
it was shipped. I decided to get the Canon
it was shipped. I decided to get the Canon
2009
zoom and didn't do it. I then got a
is the camera you want. It is compact and
I was looking for a compact camera with lots
some pretty productive pictures. Help other customers find the
and cut my ""shaky"" pix in half, improved my
a little more money and given up the compact
on the Lumix because of the gorgeous image that
has too many bells and whistles for just casual
the Lumix and this makes sure that I get
I thought, August 27, 2008
flexibility that the 10x zoom provides me. The macro
balancing the right lighting for indoor pictures. Many of
of the poorest purchases I've made in some time
so far. It's small enough to fit in my
if
photographer; I bring home a less than excellent
found it an excellent buy thus far. Help other
being flimsy. Of course, knowing they are plastic makes
it. I bought a PowerShot G9 instead, which I
zoom and technical reviews for this Panasonic camera and
finally found this one...Greatlooking (I purchased the blue
and portable that I could take with me everyday.
take some spectacularpictures of scenery - sunsets, coming
lense on them. They were big and heavy and
with all it's extensive features that you won't find
me have always been their size. They tended to
better quality camera with as many powerful feature rich
me a believer. I just keep showing off my
items as accessoriesseparately. I purchased a Lowenpro case
recorded is good for what it came from, the
pictures nearly every time - even in fully automatic
a camera.
point-and-shoot
a camera on me all the time. I have
small case Won't
nevertheless. fit in your jeans pocket
was terrible for an indoor event in a large
times more portable for every day use than my
is a hassle at times. I am concerned that
the 10x zoom, I guess. Impressive LCD screen and
is that I've taken a lot of photos and
my older laptop. The quality of the viewing montior
important for most users. Help other customers find the
of my needs and is quite compact, which was
to the glowing reviews.
generally do a good job in most conditions.
many of them. The face detection works like a
for email, etc. with the software supplied with the
are difference between a large camera and small one...so
spare. I'm not a fan of carrying around AA
access them from Adobe or most other photo tools.
much photo quality out of a compact.
shopping if I were more familiar with some of
and
photographer, this camera makes me very happy.
compact enough to carry around easily. The pictures are
as in other mega-zoomcameras in my opinion. The
very pleased with my purchase. Help other customers find
in mind.
for my wife/kids to use, as a backup camera,
my prior Canon SD700. Also, colors are natural &
to be. I tried to lighten my load last
enjoy recording family videos. Overall good value for money.
it.
larger pocket. (some compromises
have to be made to
a good heft, and helps with stability. It feels
pictures. The videos are an added bonus. It's nice
and sharpness are still excellent.
function of the high resolution and large
corresponding files
the best choice for me. Help other customers find
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is so poor. Beware!
wanted to get a camera that I could not
with having a camera she can with
point-and-shoot ease,
are lots of picture modes left to try...I love
other cameras that my friends have are about the
much worse. It's worth getting a 2nd battery until
my pictures look sharper, it just adds a sparkly
needs unipod over longer distance to avoid bluring unless
with those I have used. Help other customers find
price and bingo, one day, there it was. Bought
issues associated with with the camera make the experience
pretty extensive. I kind of like the weight of
as i had never tried panasonic mike
products.The is
the quick menu to setup the picture the way
put it on a high def TV, the tz5
two things up. The camera doesn't do too well
mode, gets used a lot and one battery won't
exposure and
compensation auto bracketing functions a lot.
with the autofocus during zooming, however, it is a
of flaws. Although it records in 720p resolution, the
keep it from great, June 13, 2008
into prints, you can't tell at all on the
Digital Elph), did not have a battery life indicator.
see in the bright sunshine
photos to the computer, they are all blurry, as
supplementan SLR at say, a concert, or a
with this feature. 1) Sound quality is as you
EASILY IN BACKPACK OR PURSE. Help other "
It isn't terrible, just slightly annoying. The flash and
feature changes and improvements
and why I came back
easy to adapt to. Love the 'quick menu' guide.
of photos, some of which I am paid for.
photos look I
professional. do suggest you order a
override by going to another mode if necessary.
I find that I wish I could control all
DSLR is often too much when all I'm wanting
portable and lightweight (also cuter design, but who really
it because it's you
yet-another-device need to carry. My
the DSLR, but I didnt expect it to be.
more when
pronounced a flash is needed. Photo quality
a 10X zoom was worth it for me.
me away was in taking low-light
image-stabilized photos. I
and causes missed shots.
3 hours of constant use (with sleep mode enabled
HD mode does take a lot of memory and
others:
from an older camera you cannot use the old
balance the pictures are excellent. The face detection is
into a super-smallcamera then this shouldn't be a
for my mother.
is 400, which it chooses for nearly all indoor
of the camera's capabilities,it needs to be in
are submodes that one has to cycle through using
full auto setting works well, and I expect to
is
microphone on the top left where many people
have few set backs. From the time you click
8, 2008
Speed seems perfectly fine during the day. Nice default
pocket YES. One of my best buys in a
a point & shoot and not a big issue
at all. The weight just make it feel sturdy,
the price was very competitiveat under $300.00 It
to have. I shot some whales from the shore
so much, best camera I have ever had. Help
take it out of that mode, and mess up
if you need i
professionalmagery. It's very tough to
impressed by them as well. A little reading of
indoor shots, February 14, 2009
indoors. Indoors it tends to shoot blurry images, and
it this normal???
it this normal???
camera may be defective, or i may not be
it fit in your shirt pocket NO! but your
the gadgety stuff and arcane controls that I'll never
quality pictures effortlessly.I took some test shots in
and those occassions when I do need more than
of pictures. If you want a point and shoot
when you don't want to look like a tourist.
carry around when I'm traveling. This Lumix fits in
I was so pleased with my Kodak, I thought
I could keep with me. This camera is super
two areas. First, the ""flash"" button is not apparent
outstandingfor a compact camera, or for any camera
purchasing this brand of camera again due to durability
around a big camera. The cons are far outweighed
removal works wonders!! When a picture is first taken
the camera removes
automatically them, no more manually editing
useful. For instance, there is a function,
""sharpening"" but
by any means. I wanted a good point and
picture clarity just wasn't what I was looking for.
3X optical zoom and a very small LCD screen.
and in
unprotected that environment so I got a
back is the grainy low light shots. Help other
pocket out enough that it looks awkward. i ended
wide angle, 3"" LCD, good picture quality, and smart
for the HD video capabilities in a very portable
had on a small camera.
your jacket's pocket.
#NAME? all manual mode- where you, if you have
did, I figured, ""what the hey?"" The TV has
conditions
intuitive to use, but when I first got the
exposure will be way off. Redeye prevention seems to
Really good, with great stereo sound quality!!!! So the
lugging around a SLR isn't possible ror practical.
lens it also takes professionalooking
l high quality close
camera in the end mostly because of the lens
by it. Maybe its because my camcorder at home
fill flash is poor at lighting up faces with
to do so. I've been using digital cameras for
many people have that kind of time, so hear
as I had expected. In decent light, the picture
Canon felt flimsy in comparison.(The Canon is made
easy to activate
move for that long), you can get AMAZING night
very poorly in low light situations. I returned this
and shoot digital cameras these days, it begins to
sound quality during video play back was the deal
is so effective that I find myself setting the
camera itself. LUMIX TZ5 has a hard to find
already seen how well it can handle low-light with
keep with me pretty much all the time.
features without the bulk or the price, so it's
for something cheaper with great quality, 720p, a fantastic
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quality and capabilities without
long-telephoto having to lug around
heavy. Overall, the TZ5 will not fit in
comfortably
of its portability, flexibility, still photo capability, and price.
2008
to run out of juice in the middle of
trip, shoot in more challengingsituations. We wanted so"
a large 35mm with lenses every day for those
pocket
moves closer or further away? Isn't that what movies
the quality on the video of my previous FX50
to the user and not the camera. The screen
lot of features, most also available on the TZ3
too much trouble and defeat the purpose of an
offer a 10X zoom capability. It's small enough to
have been complaints about this on other posts, and
find it. Anyway, i'm Incredibly pleased with this camera...i
a good crash test for what the camera could
else under $300)
and the difficulty of actually using the screen, having
6 people in one pic and it put the
hers for almost a year & is very happy
controls... but automatic modes and scenes generally do a
I tend to take a greater variety of camera
featured tripods.
vertically but the camera in horizontal position
big as some reviewers make out. Could fit in
is why I wanted a 10x zoom). So far,
of power? This is it. It is so simple
good for resolving features I am not familiar with.
the camera, I couldn't get sharp distance pictures. The
of featur"
optional settings. Love the intelligent Automatic setting. Help other
only contender with a real Leica lens, 10X zoom,
r at home or even going out for a
freedom to adjust for shutter speed, flash, this
aperture...etc,
EISA Award for TZ5 (TZ3 also took this award
position
Not having to carry around two separate cams is
both the TZ5 & the SD870is. The f100fd has
used panasonic before, and have been very pleased with
use the software to edit a couple clips with
quality compact digital camera is much easier to carry
quickly. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
large, finely detailed and visible in all but direct
good anyway. Now, after a four-day vacation snapping upwards
online and I was able to see the features
focus if you want.
long enough to learn to use all of them.
closer to $300 you might consider waiting a day
me. Most point and shoot digital cameras have 3x
photo
software..Great clarity even in zoom..nice photos in darkness..would
find a Scene Mode that worked quite well. I
videos produced without tripod are still jitty. Especially when
the user needs to understanda bit about photography
with this one. It has everything you will need
give me 16:09 wide screen capability and better quality
this camera for the 10x optical zoom and the
tell so far, the images are very sharp and
our in
expectations every way. Its wide angle is
it would appear that there are numerous options to
too long, September 7, 2008
compact camera. Help other customers f"
WHILE taking video is a for
differentiator this camera
than my Canon Elph 900 that's several years old.
(10X vs. 3X). Significantlysmaller and easier to use
bright light, flash, no flash, zoom, no zoom... the
zoom (in IA mode) and it came out perfectly
users, especia"
rotate a dial. Be careful on playback to distinguish
the photos. It only does one at a time.
The power switch and play/camerawitch
s are physical toggle
to full optical and/or extended zoom using optical and
adjustments.
TZ3 model. Now instead of easily hitting down on
the time the pic is actually taken w"
and the actual time the photo is taken. It
the to
user/operator have to look at all of
to take a picture. With the menu and navigation
Li-On battery with separate charger, so I can buy
easily in a pocket. The battery that comes with
modes, Intelligent automatic mode, movie mode, clipboard mode and
High speed burst mode that takes 2 megapixel shots
There are two scene modes, Intelligent automatic mode, movie
you place your thumb, it is easy to accidentally
us are always pressing the wrong button by accident
this confused.
reviewer/user This camera, once you understandwhat
to get used to.
is why and what you should keep in mind.
want a compact camera, go get something less expensive
them charged and ready to travel. It does a
is the closest to having the best of both
wait on this one to come out..packedwith good
batteries on ebay 1400mA each. The original one is
this purpose, but as long as I did, I
take the few videos I DO want to take.
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17, 2008
for ages and was focused on the FX5 but
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to the
complement TZ5. Help other customers find the
barely fits in it and there is no room
someone who's looking for a the best camera on
countless hours and days of research, I decided on
Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic, and made made a great
planned to buy the Olympus Stylus 1030SW, then the
haven't tried all its features yet, I know I
article that Panasonic was going to come out with
and the day I was going to buy it
card or else the fast processor will be pointless.
I
convenience. hope there is a NiMH spare battery
that did not fix the problem. In order to
pictures are amazing! I was looking for a compact
came across this model I was intrigued. Most of
handle, good price camera, and after reading a lot
for Megapixelsand what you are willing to spend.
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external flash.
chose blue, and am very happy with it) -
then the stylus 1020, but I bought the Panasonic
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see what else was available in the compact camera
the future.
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to the floor model being pretty beat up. After
Minolta DiMage 4x, 4MP. Its bulk precludes taking it
For all that you get, the price can't be
Canon SD500 which was taking better images. My first
come so
pre-charged, be prepared to spend two hours
in perfect condition. I opened the box and immediately
HD video - DON'T!!!
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pleased with its continuous shooting mode - you can
own personal reasons for not purchasing them:
end It was very similar to TZ3 (even the
it. So, I am thinking: either I have bad
quite satisfied with TZ3, the only problem was, it
too long to be worth it. Help other customers
I know the TZ5 was a bit of an
AVCHD video cameras (such as Canon HF10 or Sony
two extra batteries with the TZ5. The recharger is
it with you while using the camera for long
be small enough to tuck in a coat pocket
I had some time to play with it. Although
general use. My other camera's: Canon SLR Digital's and
person... in fact I know very little about photography.
packed into this camera. I think it is generally
quality. You can read elsewhere about the outstandingLeica
VS our old Sony. Low-light photos are brilliant. Isn't
is very user friendly.
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move it to below the lens.
adjusted perfectly. The colors and density of the images
this normal???
this normal???
take a picture. With the menu and navigation buttons
expensive. I would not buy it again. The camera
best compact digital camera I have seen so far,
the camera. The door that covers the ports is
reviewers, but decided to purchase the camera in the
to carry a camera on me all the time.
reviews for this Panasonic camera and bought from Amazon.
I love the ability on a ca"
my camcorder at home is a little old I
little reading of the manual will reveal a lot.
have use so far, it's easy to use, and
software I've ever seen. Try to get your hands
taker. With the Sony we were lucky to get
built in flash.
minutes per shoot (EU import issues?), the 16:09 high
lights only, and the images are sharp and crisp
with the camera. It is bigger than I would
camera case. Must need a secure case for a
far, I haven't regretted a single purchase. I am
two vacations I have suddenly been unable to take
color for informationabout this camera. Help other customers
- you will love this camera! Help other customers
but
imagination, I take a lot of photos, some
is either 2 or 10 seconds. I use this
This was useful when sharing pictures and to help
a good point and shoot that would get the
and TZ5 does not have much difference, it doesn't
I want to show pictures to a friend, I
bought the following reader since it can read my
every night, it is easy to forget. With our
at a minumum. A big bang for the buck
into many different cameras in this category. I'd like
been quite helpful (and quite accurate!) =)
store sticker. it this normal???
store sticker. it this normal???
SD870. The Canon blew it away time after time,
I can say is that I've taken a lot
quality. So much of a photo is the setting,
I prefer the ""normal"" mode, and I find the
cannot be changed!!! What buttons are you talking about?
changed your lens ...the subject has gone. That is
the 28mm ""wide angle"" lens - when shooting landscapes
the 28mm ""wide angle"" lens - when shooting landscapes
and shoot cameras on automatic mode. There is no
image quality, image optical
stabilization, zoom, Leica superior lens,
I have ever made in the camera All
department.
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e.g. Make the exposure bracket stay on until you
not paying attention.
started. The Zoom is quite good, the lense and
balancing. If I force it to another white balance
easily reduced for email, etc. with the software supplied
a 10x zoom that goes down to 28mm!!! Something
when it was intr"
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viewing works best with QuickTime.
mordern LCD TV doesn't have componentinput on the
am comparing this to my Canon Powershot S50 which
red, white, and yellow - and this degrades the
better than any of the Nikon CoolPix cameras. Help
cables - they're the standard red, white, and yellow
one of the inputs. The problem with this is
that sometimes the movies go in and out of
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is winter, there is lots of sun.
first grandchild on the way, I needed to make
and they were all taken without flash - even
to purchase the camera in the end mostly because
HD by any means, and there are serious audio
organize pictures by 1st, 2nd, 3rd day. This was
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el zoon 10X, el tamaño y lo facil del
PICTURES ARE CLEAR AND CRISP. IT IS A LITTLE
poder tomar tus fotos con una Lumix TZ5 y
it cause I hate carrying it around. Now I
not fast enough but having said that I enjoy
in High Definition.
buy another gadget just to take the few videos
carry device
a fairly carrying
cumbersome bag. Now we just have
something that will do both video and stills. Help
something that will do both video and stills. Help
while shooting the action! This is great for sports
device I can just hand to The Wife and
little old I am more biased. But honestly, I
thing to note is that this camera is not
serious video)
light, zooms to some ridiculous level, but I hardly
I found the quality of the HD VIDEO to
I absolutely love it.
want to take a quick video. However, due to
imprtant).
likely to be a little shaky. I've learned to
good quality video (720 HD) with ease. It is
good as a decent 480i camcorder.It records in
enough for casual recordings. 2) Takes up a ton
jpeg (quicktime .mov container), which means the video files
to fit into my SMALL messenger bag (about 7""x9"")along
tried just couldn't meet my needs. I am an
way because... this camera shoots 720p video.
high-definition My
Panasonic Lumix line is filled with great little cameras
don't know how to use it, which might be
or the Canon SX1000IS. Really, I was sold within
Zoom, (for that 'refocusing moment') it would make movies
a huge 10x optical zoom that you don't see
there
disappointingly, isn't a clearly superior compact or ultracompact
was intrigued. Most of the cameras I had considered
the zoom shots. The only thing I would have
The photo of the horse & buggy was also
are occasional firmware updates. You will need a SD
leave more to be desired, though.
Auto setting. I really disliked my older Sony camera
cover you could slide in place for those days
a 30 second video of Pat Boone at the
tht it would be included, and it was completly
to use it Went to Africa 2nd day out
35mm wide angle and a 150mm telephoto. Later on,
the proprietaryLi-ion battery to be removed from the
Sony Cybershot I did lots of research all the
was a good camera when it was intr"
tell you this camera is way better than the
are more features that I have not used yet
HD Video capabilities.I chose the Panasonic TZ5K and
time. I have done so since the 70's, digital,
and carry in my pocket it is every thing
equiv or wider), good telephoto zoom, good overall photo
the same quality image as the Canon SD870, but
others I experimented with before buying this one.
pocket, but yet offers big zoom, wide angle, 3""
zoom. Operation is quite intuitive. A little larger than
this size!! Clear, sharp, really, no complaint at the
to Peru - my selection criteria were: compact and
to carry in a pocket, yet not so small
doesn't require a lens. You're not going to find
photo clarity is excellent. Most will not use all
LCD is larger than most, but still too small
only use casually at home and around town, but
a DLSR in quality and features, but that wasn't
is to take pictures of birds and wildlife from
still photos, along with decent video. It has been
ease, which this does nicely.
slr camera (nothing sharp), and the lcd screen cracked.
read that if you play with the settings, you
other camera's: Canon SLR Digital's and a Canon Powershot
had a shutter that fired instantly. Battery life is
around easily.
quite sometime--it has every ability to photographthat
a picture of anything under any conditions. I tried
know very little about photography.
I just wanted a
secure case for a d"
or I don't HAVE a camera. But my father
a traditional view finder to frame your photos, this
there. Someone who has never taken a picture before
is a hi"
the first camera I have purhased one in a
this camera was more than adequate for my purposes
10 digital"" Pay more attention to the optical zoom
pocketable - two words that I would not use
use but capable of close-ups (which is why I
at least 28mm and had a clear, large LCD.
use and took great pictures....I found it in this
to carry for daily use (and this is), one
so I wouldn't miss the shots I wanted and
mention that it has great stabilization(the best I've
visits an eye-opener'cause I'm becoming more and more
time. You should also expect that everyone will want
make a difference from your standard point and shoot!
zoom in this size. This is not your ultraslim
photos that you'll see are all taken in the
price range.
pics/secondand you can do it You
continuously! can
10x zoom range. The flash is in an awkward
Set, April 29, 2008
scene modes like beach, etc..takes clear accurate pictures. The
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have a Nikon D70 and it produces nicer images
2008
an affordable price, this is the best (at least
parent, and those whose is not an electronic geek
it's class. Help other customers find the most helpful
features. Consider everything in this camera. The movie making
It's about as good as you'll get without going
a
powerhouse nd put it in your pocket and get
body. The choice came down to the TZ5 or
I have an old Minolta DiMage 4x, 4MP. Its
pictures, while good, weren't as crisp as I'd like
with me all the time, and saw great reviews
unipod over longer distance to avoid bluring unless you
zoom, hd video mode, great manual controls (with a
lens. I have had the camera for a couple
and this does an amazing job. Everyone is impressed
aspect, from display to video, from low light captures
some of the features I am so used to
This little jewel is almost a perfect fit for
features I could get. The natural choice for that
compensatedfor by its versatility and quality. I love
use for my wife, but a large zoom for
camera that was lightweight and pocketable - two words
all, one has to accept that a compact camera
the stability function. You can take pictures when there
use, a lot smaller, but still had good image
MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) are great. I
with Super Steady Shot (Silver) which generally snaps great
MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)Afterresearchingdigital cameras
is a great camera. I have used it a
MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)This is my 2nd
while taking videos. That's hard to find. Very pleased
with them, is easy to use, takes great quality
project. I spent quite a lot of time doing
photo quality is mixed.
9, 2008
digital camera from Panasonic. Colors are bright and clear.
carry around and less intimidatingto your subjects when
a competitiveprice. I am amazed that such an
pictures this camera produces look excellent. Be assured, the
better camera. And if you are looking for SLR
far, and strongly recommendedit to a relative. My
loose pocket and takes remarkablyclear photos. Having gone
never takes pics with red eyes. There are a
I always use the flash indoors and there's no
with for many years to come. Hope this helps.
have a premuim lens set. It's a 10X optical
2003 its an upgrade! Help other customers find the
bright and clear. Is a must!
class by itself. It is the best compact digital
would upgrade to the Panasonic Lumix camera. The camera
I did quite a bit of research and narrowed
my needs. I take casual pictures, usually on trips,
to get great pictures. I did my best to
been fuzzy or non existant as the lag between
a Panasonic DMC LZ2. Both purchases were because I
carried on your person easily then look no further
was an Olympus Camedia C-740. The Olympus C-740 was
the wide angle, increased zoom, and megapixel coupled
enhancement;
Panasonic DMC-TX5 is the best I have ever used.
out there, I haven't found it.
Reports), travel feature, bright screen even in indoors; face
mentioned a high level of noise, they still recommended
sure where do begin my research. As always I
takes excellent photo's, both in automatic, and manual settings.
different ways of photography
easy to carry device
so there's still an opportunityfor some to
manufacturer
it.
and thought out. I like the fairly intuitive menus
photos, but it's just wearing down. I was so
each setting unchanged by any other setting alteration. e.g.
The Lica lense provides accurate color with little distortion.
17, 2008
in a couple of years. I especially like the
both Excellent and pocketable.
I've never had a capture go so smoothly before,
has been taken off the wheel on top of
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January 15, 2009
before it was shipped. I decided to get the
before it was shipped. I decided to get the
travel. The picture quality is superb, as long as
now have two, one for my wife and one
I could find anywhere, including local stores. Thanks Amazon.com
and 10x telephoto SLR type capability in a compact
anything you ask of it the TZ5 is for
better with 9MP, HD movie capability & simpler menus.
optical Great !, August 9, 2008
responsive and easy to navigate. I think it takes
a computer, but obviously that really isn't important for
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scene modes were helpful for me, I only wish
would be stingy. Love this camera. Help other customers
for family b
photograhy, ut after cutting through all the
User, January 6, 2009
zoom and the fast shooting. Also pretty nice definition,
2009
flexibility without bulk. I am using a Transcend 16
10X IS NICE IN A SMALL PACKAGE. NO REAL
helped. I would this
definitely recommend camera for it's
The large LCD screen makes it easy to see
shooting home video, but I find a good quality
with a simple turn of a knob. The images
needed a I
replacement. wanted something with more than
ok job with pictures, but it only had a
I don't know how to use it, which might
yesterday, and I immediately ent
w out to play with
with it for a couple of hours now and
got one for himself & quickly read the manual.
my fashion sense as of late. It's on the
i may not be using it quite right, I
for each of our adult children for Christmas. I
the repair.
take movies of our 1-year all
daughter. Unfortunately, of
and read review after review and spec sheets until
decided to go ahead and spend the extra $50
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year in college. My camera arrived in the mail
issues and the fact that there is no 'viewfinder'
all the boxes and then some!
and it frustrated me to not have more.
own software, this one works like a USB disk.
old standard memory card. The new SDHC cards are
AA batteries. I will eventually have to buy a
wide/ long lens in a pocketable form. The vast
works. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
(Sony TRV-9) around in a fairly carrying
cumbersome bag.
as long as I did, I figured, ""what the
The pictures are amazing. Even my photo buff daughter
luck in your own search.
3X zoom and didn't do it. I then got
that bag of expensive 35mm hardware, and all those
stabilized zoom, a great auto mode, a bright/largeLCD,
automatic functions, it's still got some level of manual
great for different environments.
What's even better is that
I was just looking for something different.
was taking better images. My first impressionsare disappointing.
just right consideringthe zoom and all the features.
not have a battery life indicator. When traveling, battery
feature rich options, at this low a price when
The grip is great and won't make you think
camera around to lock the exposure with a half-press
2.3Meg digital I had for years. After much research
camera
super-slim ultraportable that you'd keep on your person
media. this is a camera I will use for
using the LCD screen, so I don't miss this
not sure what to do about the Panasonic, yet.
was great.
family member and it is not functioningnow. It
been improved over
incrementally the preceding model. If there
space to video performance.
TZ5 video is simply SPECTACULAR
then we highly recommend this one. We have been
pictures of my daughter's volleyball games inside a fairly
my fourth digital and I started in this photography
it to others I didn't own. I've tested the
Help other cu"
screen is not
great..Software thrilled with but works with
the work for you. Easy to use and fantastic
have taken pictures in all kinds of lighting and
on vacations that would fit in a pocket or
this is the camera you want. It is compact
lcd screen cracked.
I also wanted more zoom than was availble on
me. This camera is super user friendly. The menus
I could get. This one is PERFECT! Besides meeting
use but still has a lot of power? This
quality is great and although I haven't taken too
video and my research pointed to this camera (Lumix
limited, but where it really blew me away was
the price! Help other customers find the most helpful
shooting great photos and video is one of the
a problem. Again, the increase in the size of
2008
adventures.It is small enough to take camping, and
your HD camcorder,but its certainly good enough for
good zoom. The 10X goes on out to 16.9X
downfall was a tiny little LCD screen and a
point and shoots, it was bigger than I expected,
dies (without much advance notice). Please see the above
dies (without much advance notice).
a large digital screen to view the pictures, it
perfect shot quickly.
is a deal breaker for me. I did try
durable materials and high quality. I have evaluated a
and there is no room for extra batteries. Also,
use.
or two to find the right focus in low
on what it is you're focusing, if that's not
compact that it fits everywhere!
I would this
recommend
shots as well as close ups. Solid product well
to a camcorder,handheld video is more likely to
freezing (temperatures
temperatures were in the low teens and
well in low light with no flash. Help other
job of exposing the scenes. It does a reasonable
have never accidentallypushed a button. The camera also
and texture amazingly well for a small camera. There
easy to follow.
am used to, I have to be careful that
as my good 35 and that can be a
se, but it feels substantial.The Canon felt flimsy
video mode, useful for occasional video taking - but
reviews. I'd say I'm not but
completely disappointed I
to carry around easily. The pictures are clear. I
a pocket. The battery that comes with the camera
clarity is outstanding,the zoom is amazing and the
document findings to share with my employer. The image
and has a few semi pro as
enhancements well.
your TV is a snap, and the pictures show
to do, and focusing is a breeze compared to
a week after I got it and... nothing happened.
size, but it's easy to hold, and I don't
but also has lots of optional settings. Love the
I can put in a pocket or purse and
minutes of video on the setting
highest-quality - 720p,
It is advertised as having one.... too bad they
from about 1' high and it took me 30
take the picture. If you do not wait till
worked fine for me in all lighting conditions, and
REQUIRED TO INSTALL!!!! You plug the camera in the
to shoot pictures with. I think he/she AND you
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couple of days ago and so far, I'm not
now] so bear in mind that not all the
months now and have been please with the pictures.
weeks and have really enjoyed using it. The overall
I have not completely explored all of its capabilities.
so you can't go wrong. (I know some manufacturers
take pictures of my son's Eagle Court of Honor.
to see what the manual was describing - I
pew edge or on a unipod for example, and
Auto, and my nephew is pretty tech savvy.
Ai then taking a good picture straight out of
a fixed focus mode to take movies, this is
till I dropped it into the river.
a hard to find 10x optical zoom, for small
compact and grip friendly, and the quick menu is
you want to have fun and not worry about
is relly simple to use. Even my wife takes
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I do(My grandma, my aunt x 2, my friend,
turn it on and shoot.
scene modes allow you to use pre-set exposure modes
poster sized prints, 9-10MP is all you really need.
set up for a trip; nice feature. I've taken
exposure with a half-press of the shutter button. For
continue to go in and out of focus while
in and out of focus while shooting video, blurring
even at low ISO values. While the noise reduction
on the images. If you turn off the autofocus
certain settings. For example, you can only set the
build and higher quality, in my opinion.
to me as a larger one yet..and I miss
relatively fast)
seperate switch on the back of the camera adjacent
Video quality rocks, at a purported 720p! Beware you
have the proprieteryUSB cable)
your left hand on, easily blocked by your fingers,
Leica lens with a 28mm - 280mm span(35 mm
angle lens coupled with the 10x optical zoom -
place so that it is not easily bumped to
facial recognitionon the display. When taking pictures, it
out the power, review and action switches. The wheel
on which you can't go wrong. Help other customers
to always be that), and the computer recognizes it
the functions. the menu is fairly easy to use
it. The pictures are very clear and it is
badly with the images I have taken with my
for the right focus. It's depth of field is
the new intelligent auto mode which is handy. The
and as I learn what each"
well built. It is easy to hold even for
since it's to bulky to fit inside a shirt
turn on the camera, choose PC on the camera
because of the lens and it's capabilities.It is
fantastic price and after using the camera on 2
definitely not recommendthe case. Help other customers find
the fact that on two vacations I have suddenly
It has a lovely zoom and is fully configurable.
looks pretty cheap. Triggering a shot through the USB
1100 IS and so far I have been much
has been designed the way I want to use
take a picture until you correctly choose an actually
more manually editing every single picture! Help other customers
I have really enjoyed this ca