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Imaging Resource
25 July 2008
  • Summary: Packing an optically image-stabilized long zoom into a small package, the Panasonic TZ5 quite similar to its predecessor, the TZ3. Most of the features that made the TZ3...
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PC World
02 July 2008

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Dc Resource
05 May 2008
  • Excerpt: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 ($350) is the follow-up to the highly popular DMC-TZ3 compact ultra zoom, which was introduced to much praise last year. That camera offered a...
  • Pros: Very good photo quality, less noise reduction than previous models (though see issues below), 10X, 28 - 280 mm lens in a relatively small package...
  • Cons: Images on the noisy side, especially in shadows; still some noise reduction artifacting, Lens is "slow" at the wide end, Sluggish low light focusing...
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Digital Camera Review
05 May 2008
  • Summary: 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...
  • Pros: 10x Leica lens still great, Fast AF and good all-around speed, Vibrant color with plenty of punch...
  • Cons: Noise reduction still too intrusive, Some weird screen bugs in bright shooting situations, Macro mode dodgy at times...
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Overall 10
10

Panasonic DMC-TZ5

DigitalVersus
29 April 2008
  • Conclusion: With the TZ5, Panasonic offers a product which nicely embodies serious construction, appreciable compactness, a versatile and useful (stabilized) zoom, nice image quality...
  • Pros: Good definition of the 3 inch screen, 10x zoom, Quality of video (HD) and zooming is possible during recording, Wide angle...
  • Cons: Relatively slow, Autofocus sometimes slow at full zoom and in poor lighting, Face detection slower than certain rivals, No manual modes...
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Overall 8
8.0
Value for money 9
9.0
Features 8
8.0
Performance 9
9.0
Picture quality 8
8.0

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DP Review
22 April 2008
  • Summary: While the step from the TZ1 to the TZ3 was quite a big one the upgrade from TZ3 to TZ5 is more evolutionary. The main changes are an increased megapixel count, a higher...
  • Pros: Very versatile 28-280mm equiv. zoom range, Excellent lens, good edge-to-edge sharpness and little distortion, High quality build, full metal body...
  • Cons: Heavy noise reduction at all ISO settings (although less than predecessor), Smearing of fine detail (caused by NR) even at base ISO...
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Overall 8
8.0
Design 9
9.0
Value for money 10
10
Picture quality 9
9.0

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Let's go digital
13 April 2008
  • Conclusion: Panasonic TZ5 digital compact camera Panasonic offer a successful and smart series of digital compact cameras and keep setting the world on fire. It will affect the...
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Lab Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

Pop Photo
01 April 2008
  • Excerpt: How did Panasonic's newest 10x pocket rocket fare under the hot lab lights?
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Overall 9
9.0

Panasonic Lumix TZ5

Camera Labs
25 March 2008
  • Summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 remains one of the most flexible compact cameras on the market – and one which has few if any rivals. Like its predecessor, it may not be...
  • Pros: 10x optical zoom with 28mm and stabilisation., Large detailed 3in screen with 460k pixels., HD movies and zooming when filming....
  • Cons: Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO., Little or no manual control., HD movies still no match for a camcorder....
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Panasonic Lumix TZ5

Picture correct
20 February 2008
  • Summary: The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 is a 9.1 megapixel digital camera with 10x optical zoom. It is designed to equip amateur photographers with the power to take high-quality photos...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
9.5 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

Lumix® 9.1-Megapixel Compact Digital Camera with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens, 10x Optical Zoom, Intelligent Auto Mode, 3.0" Diagonal Intelligent LCD and HD Output, Silver. Now you can fit sweeping lands… Read more

Best Price: $215

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