Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue) by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)
Digital camera Review: Panasonic Lumix TZ5
Summary: 5 Stars
With 40 years of experience in photography,I know what I like in a camera.
I use a DSLR by choice, but I try to carry a camera on me all the time. I have done so since the 70's, digital, since 98. My new Lumix is wonderful!
Small enough to carry in a belt pouch without banging into everything, (less than an 1-1/2" wide) yet extending to 10x optical zoom when powered up. Carrying the camera everywhere allows me to document findings to share with my employer. The image quality is outstanding even at the smallest resolution. The .3mp 640x480 is particularly useful for getting pix emailed in hurry. The 9mp resolution allows for substantial cropping. Battery life is substantial and aftermarket batteries are available cheap!(2for $10) I have yet to explore the many of scene selections and shooting variations, yet in six weeks, have found no aspect of this camera I did not like.
Digital camera Review: Dark indoor images compare to other Wide-angle cameras
Summary: 4 Stars
I compared the Panasonic TZ5, Canon SD870is, Fujifilm f100fd. The TZ5 has the best features of all (nice screen, nice zoom, high-def video). But I ended up returning both the TZ5 & the SD870is. The f100fd has the brightest indoor images of all, and that's the most important feature I look for. The SD870is' indoor image is a little bit brighter than the TZ5, but still behind the Fuji. If you're really into higher-quality video & longer zoom, go for the TZ5.Digital camera Review: Panasonic Lumix TZ5K
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is exactly fits my bill for size and perfomance. The optics are superb (though not up to my 1940 Leica :). The colors are very good and there are a remarkable number of settting to chose from (and learn.) I've used Nikon and Cannon equivalents the Panasonic more than holds its own by comparison. I've even been able to show my 88 yr. old mother how to operate it - the only problem being getting it back!
It's not a small, thin camera but, it is far more portable than an SLR and a bargin at the price.
Digital camera Review: So far, so good
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this camera for a vacation trip -- I wanted a camera that was easy to use but capable of close-ups (which is why I wanted a 10x zoom). So far, about a month later, I'm very happy with it -- it takes excellent shots, has been quite easy to learn to use, and is turning out to be rugged as well. (I fell while trying to photograph a hawk, and while I sprained my ankle, the camera was unharmed...)
There has been at least one instance where the automatic settings didn't work, but I was able to find a Scene Mode that worked quite well. I had bought an extra battery, but never needed to use it; battery life was sufficient to take me through a full day of sightseeing, including a couple of short videos, and I never got a "low power" notice.
The sound on the videos isn't great outdoors (but you can't really expect good sound without some kind of windscreen), and it's a bit weighty for a compact camera. But all in all, I've found it an excellent buy thus far.
Digital camera Review: Great point-and-shoot camera
Summary: 5 Stars
With my old Olympus deciding to call it quits and our first grandchild on the way, I needed to make a quick choice and I haven't regretted my decision. This camera has a sturdy, substantial feel. And the Leica lens takes nice, sharp images. Add a 4GB card, and it takes TONS photos. At $262.00. it was a good deal. The current price of $232.oo makes it a GREAT buy.