Lumix DMC-TZ5 Receives EISA Award

Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ5 Receives EISA Award for European Compact Camera 2008-2009

Panasonic is pleased to announce that the Lumix DMC-TZ5 digital still camera has received the prestigious EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) Award for the European Compact Camera 2008-2009 - making this the second notable European award for Panasonic cameras this year! The DMC-FX500 received the well renowned TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Award for the Best Compact Digital Camera in Europe 2008. Both prestigious and authoritative, these European awards are a mark of excellence for consumers.

Established in 1982, the European Imaging and Sound Association is a multimedia association that tests consumer electronic products. It has a membership of fifty audio, mobile, video and photo magazines from twenty European countries. Not content with one EISA award, Panasonic has been honoured with 4 this year: the Panasonic DMP-BD50 as the European Blu-ray Player 2008-2009; the Panasonic VIERA TH-46PZ85 as the European Best Value Plasma TV 2008-2009; the Panasonic DIGA DMR-EH68/685 as the European DVD/HDD Recorder 2008-2009; and the Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 as the European Compact Camera 2008-2009.

"We are really proud yet again to collect four EISA awards, nominated as they are by Europe's top journalists in the field of consumer electronics. But we will not rest on our laurels. We will continue to work at improving our range of products and help people the world over to enjoy and experience life more,” says Joachim Reinhart, President and Chief Operating Officer of Panasonic Europe.

Mark Robinson, Product Manager – Lumix, Panasonic UK Ltd says “To win not one, but two European awards for our cameras this year in a clear indication of the strength of our product line up. We are proud to produce award winning products that enhance people’s lives.”

The EISA judging panel singled out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 as European Compact Camera 2008-2009, the citation saying: "It has an extensive zoom range from very wide to telephoto angles of view. The 10x Leica DC 28-280mm equivalent lens provides focal lengths to suit almost every style and subject. The camera’s compact size, slim profile and high 9-million-pixel image quality make it an ideal travel camera, one you will want to carry with you every day!"