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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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With its 10x optical zoom, huge for its small frame, the Panasonic TZ5 is the brand's new best-in-class for compact superzooms. In addition to the lens, it features a 9.1 megapixel sensor paired with the new Venus IV image processing engine, which aims to significantly reduce image noise. A 28mm wide-angle lens means it's easy to get good shots of... read more

Specifications

  • 9.1 megapixels
  • 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 30fps movie mode with sound; 720p HD output
  • Auto exposure
  • Auto focus
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Answered Questions for the 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). Flip the switch on the... 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 camera operating issues like lens... 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 face detection. read more

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Open Questions for the 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

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3.5 out of 5 4586 Store Reviews PIXmania.com PIXmania.com 269,00 € Go!
4.0 out of 5 11 Store Reviews Privilège Discount Privilège Discount 279,10 € Go!
4.8 out of 5 584 Store Reviews Pavilion Electronics
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4.8 out of 5 37185 Store Reviews BlueProton
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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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  • 4.35 out of 5

Average rating based on 732 total reviews: 4.35/5

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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

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