Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

Product Description:
Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The TZ5 can record motion images with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 frames per second (fps).f=4.6-46mm (35mm equiv -28-280mm) Focal Length 3.0 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots) Focusing Area Normal -Wide 50cm/Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro/Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard-Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode -15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode-Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life -300 Shots (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight -0.507 lbs

Features:

• 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
• 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection
• New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects
• 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO
• Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Great Camera
This is a great camera, as promised in the many reviews I visited.The outdoor shots are simply beautiful and crisp.Indoor shots can be tricky, but still good.The HD video is truly great, but the sound is definitely not loud enough.All in all, this is a good camera that takes beautiful pictures.
Rating: - Worth it for the zoom!!
I had always purchased canon cameras and I wanted to try something new.Overall, i am well pleased with my purchase, but here's a breakdown:

pros:
amazing zoom and widescreen
array of settings, from airplane shots to night scenery
great video quality, mic kinda sucks though

cons:
focus is a bit slower than i'm used to, not as good as the canons
doesn't take good shots in tungsten lighting, but the flash settings are great.doesnt wash out ... Read More
Rating: - focus slowly, at high zoom it doesn't focus at all
I've had this camera since August 08.Overall I like the look of it (the blue looks fine and cost less than the black) and solid feel.It's portable enough to be put in my waistpack when I travel.However, this camera focuses slowly and thus not suitable for taking kids' pictures since they tend to be on the move all the time.Also last week at the school concert, I stood in the back and had to use the 10x zoom.Well that was the worst experience of using any camera.I took half a dozen pictures ... Read More
Rating: - I Don't Get It
Prices on this camera have dropped nicely, so I bought it based on the good reviews, with attention to the decent video quality.

The camera has a nice feel, and I do like the menu system.

Many of our photos came out very grainy and noisy, even at the 9MB size (which I feel is really an unnecessary number). These are usually in lower light or shadowy images, but seem moreso than strikes me as reasonable compared to our other point and shoot camera (a Coolpix).

The ... Read More
Rating: - Among the best point-and-shoot cameras
I purchased Panasonic DMC-TZ5A to complement my DSLR. As much as I love my DSLR, it's simply not convenient/practical under some circumstances.

Needless to say, I had high expectations when I bought the Panasonic TZ5A. So far, I have been pleasantly surprised by its capabilities. It's relatively compact, given its range of focal lengths (all the way from a nice 28mm wide angle to an impressive 280mm telephoto). The image quality is very good. The only major complaint I have is the long shutter ... Read More