Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Review
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June 3rd, 2008
Summary
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 16.7x, 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 (O.I.S.) 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.
With a total of 460,000 dots, the big, bright 3.0" diagonal LCD makes viewing and shooting easier and more comfortable. The Intelligent LCD adjusts brightness automatically in 10 steps as the ambient light level changes, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors.
The TZ5 can record motion images with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 frames per second (fps). You can use the zoom, too, and capture some truly dramatic shots. When you're done shooting for the day, just connect the camera to an HDTV and you're ready to view your still shots and motion images in high-definition beauty.
The Clipboard allows you to take photos of maps, timetables and other travel info. They are saved in a separate folder of the built-in memory to distinguish them from normal photos. You can print titles and other characters on the photos you shoot with the Title Edit and Stamp. This is great for creating your own postcards from a vacation trip. Input your departure date and destination with the Travel Date Setting. Later, during photo viewing, the camera will indicate on which day of the trip each shot was taken and the location.
Specs
Megapixels 9.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 10 X
Digital Zoom 4 X
Image Sensor CCD
Max Aperture f/3.3
Min Aperture f/4.9
Max Focal Length 47 mm
Min Focal Length 4.7 mm
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed 60 sec
Image Format JPEG
Focus Modes Automatic
Exposure Settings Program, Automatic
ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, auto, auto (1600-6400), 1600
Metering Characteristics Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Macro Focusing Range 5 cm
Minimum Focusing Range 19.7 in
CCD Size 1/2.33"
Number Of CCD Pixels 10.7 Million
Features LCD Screen Size 3 in
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 fps, 10 fps
Memory Recording Method SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card
Connectors Connectors 1 x USB ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ¦ 1 x component video output ¦ 1 x DC power input
Included Cable Types A/V , USB
Miscellaneous Included Components Carrying strap, Battery case
Included Software Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker
External Color Black
Product Line Lumix
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Camera Type Digital camera - compact
General Product Info Weight 7.5 oz