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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5
C-
HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 2 out of 5
"Not the sharpest pictures"
  • 2 out of 5
"Not so great after all"
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Reviews

  • 3.64 out of 5

Rating: 3.64 of 5
(67 user reviews)

Konica Minolta Z5 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 2 out of 5
Not the sharpest pictures (Steve Dadds - 11/17/06)

I bought the Z5 to replace an old 3.3M/P Olympus C3000. The sharpness of the old Olympus is much better. Like other reviews I just... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Not so great after all ( - 6/19/06)

This camera is good in macros and telephoto there
you can have the benefits of a powerful optical system. Otherwise, for normal pictures I would... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The Perfect Camera for Me ( - 4/21/06)

When my Nikon 4600, that I had recieved as a present, drowned in a freak accident, I took on a very in-depth search for a... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Disappointment !!! ( - 4/21/06)

I did quite a bit reasearch before I bought this camera and I thought this is the one I need Because of 640x480 30fps video... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Satisfide Buyer ( - 2/27/06)

Greetings,

Here is my honest opinion of the Konica/Minolta Dimage Z5. After months of research I decided to purchase the Z5 because of the camera�s... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Nice Camera ( - 2/1/06)

The features on this camera are great, pictures aren't exactly great but if you turn up the sharpness in any of the manual modes they... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I'm a beginner and I like it a lot. ( - 1/23/06)

I'm a novice photographer and never had a digital camera before. This camera has a lot of features that I haven't learned to take advantage... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Not for Indoor Sports! ( - 1/23/06)

1st camera came defective. Had it replaced and found out all the research I thought I had done was for not. I wanted a camera... read more

  • 4 out of 5
A very impressive camera ( - 1/17/06)

I grew up with an old Canon Tx (needle match, auto nothing, yay 1977). Loved that camera. It got dipped in salt water and died... read more

  • 5 out of 5
a wonderful value & super camera ( - 12/14/05)

have had multiple 35mm slr's & had opportunity to get any digital available instead of the z5. it's turned out to be a wise investment... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great for macro shots! ( - 11/28/05)

This little camera is worth the bucks for macro shots. However, using the 12 x's zoom it loses something and the pictures are usually blurred... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera ( - 10/17/05)

Some of the reviews I read I just have to wonder why did you even buy one because they sound like they might be alittel... read more

  • 5 out of 5
loving it ( - 9/21/05)

My very first digital camera. I did a lot of research and after many discussions with semi-pro and camera store owners, decided on the Z5. read more

  • 5 out of 5
sick camera ( - 9/19/05)

it is a very sleek and light weight camera and it takes great shotsread more

  • 2 out of 5
Good Camera with mechanical issues ( - 9/12/05)

Bought this camera over a Panasonic Lumix, and wish I'd gone with the Panasonic instead.

It's a great camera, that takes very good pictures... read more

  • 1 out of 5
what a disappointment ( - 9/8/05)

My camera is going in for repair for the second time. The first time the zoom was stuck out and wouldn't retract. It came back... read more

  • 2 out of 5
came defective ( - 8/29/05)

First of all, I really want this camera, but it came defective. I ordered it on line. The automatic settings did not work correctly. When... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Good Pictures but Mechanical Issues ( - 8/29/05)

Went to a local retailer of quality photo equipment looking for a Cannon s2 iS and upon playing around with the Z5 i changed my... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Good camera but Z3 is better ( - 8/25/05)

I've moved on to a Z5 after selling my Z3, hoping that the results on the Z5 were even more brilliant. infact the Apo lens... read more

  • 5 out of 5
( - 8/25/05)

Jolly nice.read more

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