Typical price: £190
What is it: Compact 9-megapixel superzoom with 10x zoom
What we think: Its attractions are almost irresistible, but its performance is too sluggish
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Reviewed on: 24 June 2008
Tags: panasonic, shots, shoot, microphone
We like:
Attractive, functional design; generally above average photo quality for its class; nice, useful feature set; lens can zoom during movie capture
We don't like:
Aggressive smoothing reduces detail in indoor shots, even at low ISO sensitivities; modest performance; poorly placed microphone
CNET UK judgement:
Though it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact mid-range superzoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 History
30 Jan 2008 in Crave
Panasonic Lumix lollapalooza: TZ5, FX35 and many more
Panasonic has launched Lumixes galore -- the megazoom DMC-TZ4 and DMC-TZ5, the wide-angle DMC-FX35, the DMC-FS20, DMC-FS5 and DMC-FS3 compacts, and the AA-powered DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8
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October 10, 2008
Posted by: cajon
"Perfect for me"
October 10, 2008
Posted by: dave56
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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