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The 9 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is equipped with a 3-inch LCD, a 10x zoom lens, a 28mm-equivalent wide-angle view, a 1280×720-pixel resolution movie-capture mode, an optical image stabilizer and many useful features. It measures is 4.1 in x 1.5 in x 2.3 in (WxDxH) and 7.5 oz weight.
Use the dial to switch between camera or movie modes. The Intelligent Auto and an odd Clipboard mode are able to capture low resolution photos to internal memory for fast display. The minimum shutter speed setting can be used to set the shutter speed as slow as 1 second or as fast as 1/200. Meanwhile the Intelligent ISO can be used to set a maximum for the auto of ISO 400, ISO 800, or ISO 1600.
The Quick menu button provides some settings, such as LCD brightness, picture size, aspect ratio, intelligent exposure, ISO sensitivity, white balance, AF mode spot, face detect, 9 area, 3 area high speed, 1 area high speed, and 1 area burst shooting and optical stabilization. Some shooting settings are the picture quality, Intelligent ISO, metering, continuous AF, intelligent exposure, color effects, digital zoom, minimum shutter speed, audio recording, AF assist, and clock set.



The TZ5 has two burst-shooting modes, a standard and Free. The TZ5 needs 2.4 seconds to take a shoot from the start, 0.7 seconds for focus and snap in optimal conditions, and 1 seconds in lower contrast circumstances. Time to take shot to shot is 2.1 seconds without flash and 2.5 seconds with flash.
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Plus :
TZ5 is designed very simple but cool with many useful features, it produces good photo quality, the lens can zoom during movie capture.
Minus :
Aggressive smoothing reduces detail in indoor shots, even at low ISO sensitivities, wrong place for the microphone, the TZ5 often insisted on refocusing just before shooting even after has been prefocused.
Detail Specifications :
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 4.1 in
- Depth 1.5 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 7.5 oz
- Enclosure Color Black, Silver, and Blue
- Resolution 9.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,700,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 9,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.33 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100 , ISO 200 , ISO 400 , ISO 800 , ISO 1600 , ISO auto , ISO auto (1600-6400)
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Pet , Food , Snow , Baby1 , Baby2 , Beach , Candle , Sunset , Scenery , Clipboard , Fireworks , Soft skin , Starry sky , Underwater , Night scene , Sports mode , Aerial photo , Party/indoor , Portrait mode , Self-portrait , Hi-speed burst , Night portrait , High sensitivity
- Special Effects Cool , Warm , Sepia , Vivid , Neutral , Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot , Multi-segment , Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade , Cloudy , Halogen , Daylight
- Digital Video Format QuickTime
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480 , QuickTime - 320 x 240 , QuickTime - 848 x 480 , QuickTime - 640 x 480 , QuickTime - 320 x 240 , QuickTime - 848 x 480 , QuickTime - 1280 x 720 , QuickTime - 1280 x 720
- Flash Memory 27 MB Flash - Integrated
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Integrated Memory 27 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine , Standard JPEG 3456 x 2592 , JPEG 3552 x 2368 , JPEG 3712 x 2088 , JPEG 3072 x 2304 , JPEG 3072 x 2048 , JPEG 3072 x 1728 , JPEG 2560 x 1920 , JPEG 2560 x 1712 , JPEG 2560 x 1440 , JPEG 2048 x 1536 , JPEG 2048 x 1360 , JPEG 1920 x 1080 , JPEG 1600 x 1200 , JPEG 640 x 480
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 21 ft
- Features AF illuminator
- Lens System Type Zoom lens - 4.7 mm - 47 mm - F/3.3-4.9
- Focal Length 4.7 mm - 47 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 280 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 5cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.3-4.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Features ED glass , Aspherical lens , Built-in lens shield
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec , 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support , Face detection , Audio recording , Date/time stamp , Built-in speaker , Histogram display , Resizing an image , PictBridge support , Built-in help guide , USB 2.0 compatibility , Digital image rotation , RGB primary color filter , In-camera red-eye removal , Automatic face tracking technology
- Viewfinder Type None
- Display Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 460,000 pixels
- Digital Player Type None
- Microphone Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
- Connector Type 1 x USB , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x Component video output , 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
- Software Drivers & Utilities , ArcSoft Panorama Maker , ArcSoft MediaImpression
- Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive
- Carrying Case None
- Windows Vista Readiness Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Battery case , Carrying strap
- Cables Included 1 , 1 x USB cable , A/V cable
- Power Device Battery charger - External
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
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