Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Digital camera Review: Could be better
Summary: 3 Stars
This camera has a lot of features that on paper seem quite good such had a wide range zoom lens, HD video and multiple aspect ratio picture modes. However, it's just okay, not great in it's performance. So, while it seems jam packed in features, some of these features are acceptable while others are marginal at best.
Images above ISO 200 look quite grainy and dull compared to other comparably priced point and shoot cameras I've tried such as the Canon SD870IS. Also, the audio for videos is terrible, there's no other word for it. In a silent room you can hear a hissing sound and any voices sound muddy and unclear. This is a shame because it makes the HD video (or any resolution videos) out of this camera barely usable unless you want to shoot a silent video.
Digital camera Review: DMC-TZ5 - Great Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Been using this camera for about a month and have taken 500-600 pictures and this camera is just great.
What I like:
The Intelligent Automatic mode gets the scene mode right 9 out of 10 times, face detection focus seems to work very well. Many scene modes to chose from, my favorite being hi-speed. Its able to take 3-4 frames a second at 2.5megapixels. The dial on top is clean and simple, the best part being 2 scene modes that I can "hot-dial" to. Image quality and color is very good on this camera. It also feels very well constructed.
What I dislike:
The camera lacks the fine tuning of manual modes, which I would have really liked. The mic is in a bad spot for video, easily covered by your finger while holding the camera. The door that covers the ports is a cheap plastic and opens very easily if you bump it.
Overall I would buy this camera again and recommend it to others.
Digital camera Review: DMC-TZ5K
Summary: 4 Stars
Very nice point and shoot. Small form factor yet powerfull 10x zoom. Nice video and many scene settings to work with.Digital camera Review: Decent Camera
Summary: 4 Stars
This camera is very nice but to me it did have few set backs. From the time you click the button for your picture and the time the pic is actually taken was a bit slow but I havent adjusted any settings yet on my camera. I believe there is a setting for that on there though. In my opinion if you are trying to take quick pics from the beginning this camera is not for you. I have young kids and is very hard to take pics with them moving all the time. And when you take pictures there is a red light that shines in peoples face. Although you do have the advantage of panoramic pics and one touch click that takes several shots one after the other i think they would have to be preplanned before you take them. The camera was actually smaller than I thought it was which was a plus. Picture come out very clear which impressed me. This camera supports a 16 gb SD card which is nice as well. Overall I am happy with this camera and hope it will stay that way since I have only had this camera since Christmas time.Digital camera Review: Decent camera for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
We used to have an Olympus 10x zoom camera, it was bulky and it was only 4 MP, this camera is much more compact with a big LCD display, it looked great. We have used it for a month or so, it's been working flawlessly, my wife likes it, that's what really matters. We will be on a trip to China in a few weeks, the camera will get a lot of usage for sure.