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Panasonic Lumix TZ5
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HQ Grade: B+
| 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. |
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This camera is ranked
- 29th of 175 in Ultra Compact
- 17th of 63 in Extended Zoom
- 8th of 8 in Lumix
- 30th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 22nd of 42 in HD Video
- 14th of 54 in Panasonic
- 24th of 107 in $200 - $300
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Answered Questions for the Panasonic TZ5
- 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: Please comment re CGR s007A as opposed to CGA s007, also ahm for replacement batteries for TZ5?
- A: Here's the thing. If you go outside the recommended battery models/types you could run into... read more
- Q: Lumix tz34567 Ia mode does it include face detection?
- A: Most of the recent TZ cameras, chiefly the TZ 5 and the TZ3 (TZ-ZS3) have... read more
- Q: Can any compare / contract the photo and video quality between this Panasonic TZ5 and the newer Panasonic ZS3?
- A: They're going to be very similar. But check out this resource. It takes pictures with... read more
- Q: i have a panasonic tz5. how do i set Date/Time embedding
- A: From the SETUP, press Menu/Set then Playback menu then select Text Stamp. Set it for... read more
- Q: Looking for a pocket camera, clear images with vivid color and good night shots
- A: Frankly, I think they're practically a dead heat. I give the nod to the Powershots... read more
- Q: All of my pictures are tinted
- A: Sounds like your white balance is off. Try resetting the camera to it's factory default... read more
- Q: I am looking for a slimline digital camera, 7/8mp, easy to op. Good night shots
- A: I'd say your best bet is either the Canon SD 990IS, which has the new... read more
- Q: get the TZ5 now or wait for ZS1(TZ6)?
- A: I would wait, just because the TZ5 has been out for a while, and its... read more
- Q: Which is better?? 4:3 or 3:2 ??
- A: hello jeffreythere is no difference in crispness between ratios4:3 is for portraits3:2 is used to... read more
- Q: How do I keep my pictures in order on my memory card?
- A: The shots are usually time marked with date and time in it's meta data. This... read more
- Q: How fast is the shooting? I am looking for a camera to shoot in Europe this summer - is this a good one for me?
- A: Claire,This camera will travel very well due to its size, but will it have the... read more
- Q: What is the compression ratio in both the fine and normal modes?
- A: Are you taking pictures in Multi Aspect Mode, because I know with this mode you... read more
- Q: What is difference between TZ5 and TZ50? And I'm looking for fast shutter speed.
- A: hello Avathere is none the only difference is that tz50 has wi-fitz5 is quite fast... read more
- Q: Why is this in the under $150.00 range?... Amazon's $108.00 is not for this product..sb $200-300.
- A: It's probably a typo. We'll alert the editor. Thanks for the heads up. read more
- Q: What do you think about the color quality of the pictures by TZ5, e.g., same as original item you are taking pic of?
- A: the panasonic lumix system has the best color quality of any point and shoot due... read more
- Q: Will TZ5 take video continuously for one hour if I use 8GB card?
- A: From the web:According to the TZ5 manual there 3 limits for the video length:- Available... read more
- Q: I am debating between this camera and the Sony W170
- A: This camera has 10x zoom and HD video. You can even zoom in during the... read more
- Q: How portable, convenient is the TZ5 campared to other point and shoots
- A: You won't see any difference at all in snapshots and enlargements up to 8x10. You... 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
Open Questions for the Panasonic TZ5
- Q: TZ5 won't turn on
- 15 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Panasonic TZ5 / TZ6: can travel location info be written in picture's exif data (instead of stamping it )
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Is there any difference between TZ5 and "TZ5S" or "TZ5K"?
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: TZ5 or ZS1?
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: If i have to choose between Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 and Canon SD-990 IS what would be the best option?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: my camera says pictures will be recorded to built in memory and shows backlight in lower right corner. these never showed up before. pictures dark
- 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 - 4 replies
- Q: Is this a concert camera and everyday camera all in one?
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: so, which one did you choose?? How did it go???
- 10 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: 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
