Panasonic Lumix TZ5
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This camera is ranked
- 8th of 84 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 2nd of 45 in Panasonic
- 3rd of 166 in Ultra Compact
- 5th of 59 in Extended Zoom
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Answered Questions for the Panasonic TZ5
- Q: WHICH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD(S) FOR TZ5
- A: This camera has a proprietary battery. You'll need to buy the specific type used in... read more
- Q: What does MOV mean in reference to camcorders
- A: It's a movie video convertor. read more
- Q: Need Help between Panasonic TZ5 or Canon 870IS
- A: Frankly, I'm not a fan of the TZ5 for one reason. That gigantic LCD screen... read more
- Q: I just bought a TZ5 from Japan. But the language setting is in Japanese. Does anybody know is there any possibility to set it to English and how?
- A: First put the mode dial at the top in Normal Picture mode (the camera icon). read more
- Q: the specs say max movie length 5 sec however it is touted as a great video capable camera. Is that based on the on board memory and not the card?
- A: When using a 16GB SDHC card, I got a maximum length of 8m 27s recording... read more
- Q: My old Panasonic could not focus at night. Does this have focus assist for dark shots?
- A: the new intelligent auto mode gives great night shotshere are some exampleshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/23810317@N04/2537652944... read more
- Q: which to buy: Panasonic TZ5, Sony T300 or Olympus stylus 1010:
- A: TZ5 isnt exactly a fit in every pocket size camera, but it comes under ultra-compact... read more
- Q: I want a slim camera with 8 MP and at less 5x optical zoom
- A: Hi Jane,In my opinion, Canon is the best point and shoot. Obviously that's just my... read more
- Q: Display date on photos
- A: Then I've got an even better solution for you. Get the PhotoTrackr by Gisteq. It's... read more
- Q: Panasonic TZ5 vs Samsung NV24HD?
- A: Well, I can say that comparing the TZ5 to a different Samsung model, they were... read more
- Q: What file format (.mov, .avi, etc.) does the TZ5 shoot video in ?
- A: hello jjtheb tz5 uses quick time .mov files so it is directly compatabile with iphoto... read more
- Q: SD Extreme III card trouble or is it the camera?
- A: I think the Extreme III is compatible with this camera, actually. Not sure about your... read more
- Q: shifting the TZ5 autofocus "sweetspot" for off-center compositions?
- A: Auto focus options for this camera are:? Face? 9-point? 3-point high speed? 1-point high speed... read more
- Q: Would this camera work for Outside sporting events
- A: hello gary the tz5 is great camera for outdoor sports eventshere is a link to... read more
- Q: how is the Pan Lumix TZ5 on battery usage?
- A: hello martha the tz5 uses it own rechargeable batterywith aa batterys always go for rechargables... read more
- Q: Is there a viewfinder?/
- A: hello karenno only a lcd screen... read more
- Q: Panasonic TZ5 vs Kodak Z1285?
- A: I think 12Mp is way too much to use for snapshots. You're falling into the... read more
- Q: Panasonic TZ5 vs Fuijifilm f100fd?
- A: In my opinion, the TZ5 is a better camera overall. And the fact that it's... read more
- Q: Lumix TZ5, FZ18, Fuji S1000, Sony H10
- A: First thing to ask that Wolf Camera guy is what is the "spiff" on the... read more
- Q: Which to buy: Panasonic Lumix TZ5 or Canon SD1100?
- A: I'm also looking for a camera with a lot of the qualifications you have listed. read more
Open Questions for the Panasonic TZ5
- Q: What is the shutter lag on this camera?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I am debating between this camera and the Sony W170
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: what is max retail price of panasonic tz5
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Can you adjust the brightness of the flash?
- 3 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is this a concert camera and everyday camera all in one?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: so, which one did you choose?? How did it go???
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: just started using camera... I had several phots that had a gold tone to them. Did I have a wrong setting, you think?
- 3 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Looking for a camera that will allow me to take detailed photos of animal tracks- But which?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Replacement Battery
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: I need a small camera for rock concerts. It can't be easily knocked out of my hand. Stabilization required. Great pics. Big LCD. lots memory
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How do I keep my pictures in order on my memory card?
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Which is better?? 4:3 or 3:2 ??
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: what is the difference between this camera and the TZ4?
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: Delay on the TZ5.
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: does this camera take as good pictures as the canon sd890 ?
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Does the Lumix TZ5 have a view finder
- 5 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: Still imagine capture from video?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: When will TZ be released for public ?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: venus IV engine better than venus III
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: DOes TZ5K perform well in low light?
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
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