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Panasonic Lumix TZ5
Panasonic Lumix TZ5
B+
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.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Grt Camera"
  • 5 out of 5
"Great Value"
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Panasonic Lumix TZ5 Reviews

  • 4.35 out of 5

Rating: 4.35 of 5
(734 user reviews)

Panasonic TZ5 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 4 out of 5
Grt Camera (Sukhi - 12/7/08)

i shall keep this short it an excellent camera for the travelers who prefer to take pix instantly grt pic quality, what can i say... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Value (Jimthetaxman - 8/11/09)

Had it for two months in anticipation of my DDay trip. Have tried most types of shots and it performs better than I expected. It's... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Panasonic Lumix TZ5 (Carol Simpson - 5/12/09)

This camera is compact, easy to use, has many very useful features such as HD movies, image stabilization, powerful zoom and a reasonably wide angle... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera (Ron - 3/23/09)

I've had the TZ-5 for several months and like any camera it has it's good points and bad. I had to learn how to use... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Premium Extended Zoom Camera (Jeffri - 1/30/09)

I bought this camera just couples of weeks and the result is amazing. Its a digital camera with a lot of manual setting. What i... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Finally Got A Great One! (Frank Minster - 1/11/09)

My wife gave me a Kodak z1285 for christmas. Right out of the package it did not work after inserting new batteries. Upon returning the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
gets the best pic in every situation for this catagory. (gigi - 12/10/08)

I own the TZ5 and a sony T200. I only take the TZ5 with me now. I also own a nikon d300 and usually take... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Meets & Beats my expectations (Vishal - 8/18/08)

What can I say, completely thrilled with this purchase, given my need for an extended zoom will all the features and need for great pictures... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent! (Josef Zhao - 8/6/08)

This camera is the best I've ever owned. Completely worth the price, this is such a smart camera. Doesn't wash you out with the flash... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing zoom and quality (Skylar Hand - 7/13/08)

This camera is a dream come true for all those people who want to take phemnomenal pictures but are a bit nervous about paying $2000... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Impressive (Michael G - 7/13/08)

I did a lot of research before buying the TZ5, and it seemed to be overwhelmingly the best option for my price range. The picture... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Better Than Canon! (Todd - 7/3/08)

I had to decide between the TZ5 and the Canon SD870. After using them both side by side for a few weeks, the Panasonic is... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great!! (Jessica - 6/25/08)

This is great anyone that says it's not has never owned one, remember most people have a biast opinion on what they see as "the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best camera ever owned!! (Michael Little - 6/8/08)

I love this camera, the best I've ever owned. Completely worth the price, this is such a smart camera. Doesn't wash you out with the... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Panasonic TZ5 (Dot Tully - 12/14/08)

Used for 10 days and had to return it. The sound during video was horrible. I could barely hear myself, anything a foot away was... read more

  • 3 out of 5
TZ5 over-rated (S Ibrahim - 7/5/08)

1. Weak flash
2. Close up photos overexposed when using flash
3. Lag time too long after using flash.
4. Flimsy lens coverread more

  • 2 out of 5
Turn Off - Turn On error message (Ron - 7/20/09)

While on vacation in Sedona, AZ I received an error message "PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN".
While researching, there are many instances... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Lumix DMC-TZ5 is a dissapointment (sunfish1 - 3/22/09)

I bought this camera as a replacement to my old Minolta Dimage Z2. I replaced my first TZ5 (I thought it was somewhat defective, because... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Not recommended for Kids/Indoor pics (Helder - 8/13/08)

My Canon SD700 broke, so I had to get a new one.
After reading various reviews on different forums, I decided to get the TZ5.read more

  • 1 out of 5
frustrated (S - 5/5/09)

this camera broke twice in six months. First time the lens cover broke and was fixed next time it stopped altogether and was not fixed... read more

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