Testseek.com have collected 54 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5.
April 2008
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is unique in the fact that it is heavier and larger than most other products in its range. Where most makers are trying to reduce the size of the camera and make it compact, the DMC TZ-25 goes exactly opposite to this trend. It has a measure of 103.3 x 59.3 x 36.5mm and a weight of 240 gms, making it almost double the normal compact camera weight.
The camera has a 9.1 megapixel resolution CCD sensor, a 4x digital zooming; it has a shutter speed of 1/2000 sec to 60 sec, face recognition software with self-timer, a 3inch TFT LCD display, and an automatic focal adjustment. In addition to all these, it has a 1280x720-pixel movie-capture quality, which is higher than most cameras. However, due to the large resolution and size, the camera does take more time in shots and between shots.
The editors liked
Movie-capture zoom ability
Good photo quality and resolution
10x optical zoom
User friendly interface
Comfortable handgrip slot
3 inch screen and high resolution
Wide lens with good quality
Excellent colour balance.
The editors didn't like
Microphone placing is not proper
Less detail in shots taken indoors
Low ISO capacity
Lower performance as compared to most others in its range.
TestSeek's Conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 is not entirely perfect, but does have most of its good points. The mega-zoom facility and the comfortable handling puts it among the top league of cameras in its range. All in all, the camera is a good buy if you overlook its bulk and low sensitivity.
While there are less expensive long-zoom consumer compacts on the market, they don't deliver the overall build quality and level of performance of the DMC-TZ5. The all-metal body, excellent Leica lens and host of features set this camera apart from the...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 is a compact digital point-and-shoot camera with a 10x Leica 28mm wide-angle zoom lens. The TZ5 has 9.1 megapixels of resolution, a large and vivid 3-inch LCD screen, an Intelligent Auto mode as well as regular Auto and scene mo...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix TZ5S is a great little point and shoot camera. We were able to take 400 shots on a single battery charge and were pleased with the speed of operation, ease of use and quality of the 9 megapixel photos. The Lumix TZ5S features a Lei...
Abstract: Since the introduction of the affordable digital SLR a few years back industry observers have been predicting the demise of what used to be called the prosumer camera; the highly specified compact with features aimed at the more serious photographer...
Abstract: Back in April I reviewed the Lumix DMC-TZ4 , Panasonic's then-new 8.1-megapixel, 10x zoom travel camera, and I stated at the time that I also hoped to get its more powerful sibling the TZ5 in for review soon after. Well it's taken a little longer than I'd...
Abstract: 9.10Megapixels10.00x zoom3.0 inchLCD Panasonic TZ5 Intro Panasonic updates its popular TZ-series with the DMC-TZ4 and DMC-TZ5, featuring higher resolution and the latest Panasonic technological advancements. Panasonic TZ5 Features The Panasonic Lumix D...
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Published: 2008-06-23, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Attractive, functional design; generally above-average photo quality for its class; nice, useful feature set; lens can zoom during movie capture.
Aggressive smoothing reduces detail in indoor shots, even at low ISO sensitivities; modest performance; poorly placed microphone.
Though its not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5s compact midrange megazoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience. Specifications: Resolution: 9.1 megapixels; Optical zoo...
Abstract: Panasonic offer a successful and smart series of digital compact cameras and keep setting the world on fire. It will affect the market share in a positive way and obviously drive Panasonic to continue on this road and deliver many more Lumix cameras. T...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 represents an incremental evolution of an already winning blueprint, retaining the fundamental design of the hugely successful TZ3 model, whilst adding a smattering of new features. Current owners of the TZ3 wont be clamou...
10x Leica lens still great, Fast AF and good allaround speed, Vibrant color with plenty of punch, HD movie recording capabilities,
Noise reduction still too intrusive, Some weird screen bugs in bright shooting situations, Macro mode dodgy at times, No manual controls, Panasonic Lumix DMCTZ5
Journalists covering the digital camera industry seemed to be almost universally disappointed that Panasonic didn't, for the second update in a row, listen to their pleas to include more user exposure control on the next TZ camera. The TZ3 sold well, ...
