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.
Very easy to use
Compact and stylish metal body
Very good build quality and switches
Very good image quality - excellent colour
Wide angle 10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation
Intelligent ISO / Exposure / Intelligent AUTO mode will au...
Noise visible at ISO100
Slightly weak flash, some red-eye
Plastic tripod mount positioned to the far left.
Some purple fringing
The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 has been a best seller for many months - and after reviewing this camera - its easy to see why. The camera offers an excellent wide angle 10x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, all in a relatively compact body that wil...
An unusual design with some imperfections, but you get a lot of versatility for your money ...
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Published: 2008-06-24, Author: Lori , review by: CNET.co.uk
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 it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact mid-range superzoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience ...
Abstract: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 has an extensive zoom range extending from very wide to telephoto angles of view. The 10x Leica DC 28-280mm (equivalent) lens provides focal lengths to suit almost every style and subject, in a single very useful unit. The ...
Good definition of the 3 inch screen, 10x zoom, Quality of video (HD) and zooming is possible during recording, Wide angle, Optical stabilization
Relatively slow, Autofocus sometimes slow at full zoom and in poor lighting, Face detection slower than certain rivals, No manual modes, LCD can be difficult to use in full sun
Abstract: The Panasonic DMC TZ5 is a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens. The lens is a wide angle lens and this is a big help for squeezing extra detail into wide shots for subjects such as buildings, landscapes and groups of people. Why Bu...
Abstract: Panasonic ofrece unas series de cámaras compactas muy inteligentes y con mucho éxito que influyen mucho en el mercado. Afectan a la cuota de mercado de forma positiva y obviamente llevan a Panasonic a continuar en este camino y lanzar muchas más cámar...
Stabilisation optique, Grand angle, Zoom optique x10, Ecran de 460 000 pixels
Un peu cher, Incertitude quant à la gestion du bruit dans les hautes sensibilités
Qui dit format compact dit concessions, que cela soit sur la focale, le zoom, les options, etc. Panasonic a décidé de nen faire quune seule sur le DMC-TZ5 : le prix. A 400 euros, il se place clairement dans les compacts les plus chers. Mais du côté d...
Grand angle et téléobjectif, autofocus intelligent, qualité photo et vidéo, écran superbe, gestion supérieur à la moyenne du bruit en haute sensibilité.
Absence de réglages manuels, absence de viseur optique, connectiques non standards, look classique.
Lhéritage du TZ3 est lourd à porter. Avec le Lumix TZ5, Panasonic améliore la définition et la sensibilité, en proposant un appareil photo à la frontière du compact et du bridge.
