DMC-TZ5

As seen on TV! The 28mm Wide Angle & 10x Optical Zoom Intelligent Compact Camera, Perfect for Traveling.

Panasonic is pleased to introduce Lumix digital camera, 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5, featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The 28mm wide angle lens captures the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does and you can zoom in or out to magnify a distant subject when desired with the 10x optical zoom.

The Intelligent Auto mode, which comprises various shooting-assist functions, has been advanced for the DMC-TZ5 by newly adding the Intelligent Exposure feature and Digital Red-eye.　 The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system.　

The DMC-TZ5 is renowned for packaging a remarkable 28mm wide angle 10x optical zoom lens in a compact body. Notably, the DMC-TZ5 newly integrates the capability of recording 720pHD (high-definition) motion pictures together with its direct output function allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion pictures in impressive HD quality on a large-screen HDTV via an optional component cable.　

The DMC-TZ5 boasts Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with most appropriate clarity in any situations with newly developed 460,000-dot high resolution in 3.0-inch. Black Model: DMC-TZ5EB-K, Silver Model: DMC-TZ5EB-S.


04/2008	DMC-TZ5, CameraLabs.com (Online), Highly Recommended, April 2008 "The flexibility and convenience of having such a long reach in a relatively pocketable body cannot be underestimated"	Read Article
06/2008	DMC-TZ5, Photography Blog (Online), Essential, June 2008 "The DMC-TZ5 is a well-built camera with a high quality metal body"
08/2008	DMC-TZ5, Which Digital Camera, Best Buy, August 2008 "Images are very sharp and well detailed, with vibrant and natural-looking colours"
08/2008	Digital Camera Buyer, Editors Choice, DMC-TZ5, Issue 73 "There's so much to admire and appreciate about the highly recommended TZ5 that it's difficult to find many negatives"
07/2008	DMC-TZ5, What Digital Camera, Recommended, July 2008 "The world's favourite superzoom series strikes again!"
08/2008	DMC-TZ5, EISA Award, European Compact Camera 2008-2009 "An ideal travel camera, one you will want to carry with you every day!"
08/2008	DMC-TZ5, Trusted Reviews (Online), Recommended, August 2008 "It handles superbly, performs exceptionally well and is a genuine pleasure to use."	Read Article
10/2008	DMC-TZ5, What Digital Camera, Recommended, October 2008 "A great model with high-resolution LCD screen and accurate exposures"
11/2008	DMC-TZ5, Computer Shopper, Best Buy Award, November 2008 "Superb high-definition video."
11/2008	DMC-TZ5, Stuff Magazine, 5 stars, November 2008 "A 3in LCD and 30FPS hi-def video recording complete a tidy package."
12/2008	DMC-TZ5, What Digital Camera, Best Superzoom Compact, Christmas Guide, Dec 08 "Ideal for travel photography"
12/2008	DMC-TZ5, DPReview (Online), Highly Recommended, December 2008 "The TZ5 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor and is generally a snappy performer"