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
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 June 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, white balance, exposure compensation, pixels
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
Full review:
The attractions of the 9-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 are almost irresistible: it's compact, yet packs a 10x zoom lens and boasts some very interesting shooting features. It's available for around £190. Continue Reading...
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
Latest user reviews
July 31, 2009
Posted by: ignota
"Perfect for me"
October 10, 2008
Posted by: cajon
"Perfect for me"
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Digital camera Reviews
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
As a showcase for Sony technology, it's brilliant, but it's far from perfect in everyday use
Olympus mju Tough-6010
It's not the best rugged camera available, but it does offer good value for money
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1
This is a great little camera, but the Lumix DMC-TZ6 and DMC-TZ7 are similarly priced and more versatile
on Digital Cameras
Ricoh GXR offers bonkers new lens-swapping camera system
Ricoh has unveiled the GXR camera system, which introduces the novel system of swapping sealed lens units. Read on -- we'll explain
More:
