Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Expert Reviews

Panasonic arguably invented the compact ultrazoom class of digicams with the release of the TZ1 in 2006, and each successive TZ model, including the new flagship Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, has been a highly anticipated released.

10x Leica lens still great ; Fast AF and good all-around speed ; Vibrant color with plenty of punch ; HD movie recording capabilities

Noise reduction still too intrusive ; Some weird screen bugs in bright shooting situations ; Macro mode dodgy at times ; No manual controls

is a 9.1 megapixel compact digicam with a 10x wide-angle Leica lens. Designed as a feature-rich, all-in-one shooting solution for slightly advanced photographers, the TZ5 is nonetheless a fully auto exposure camera. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) ...

Panasonic launched the original 'Travel Zoom' TZ1 back in February 2006. In 2007 came the TZ3 and now, almost exactly one year later, Panasonic brings us the third generation of this popular series in the shape of the TZ5 (The TZ2 and TZ4 are the ...

Very versatile 28-280mm equiv. zoom range, Excellent lens, good edge-to-edge sharpness and little distortion, High quality build, full metal body, Little (if any) color fringing, Good flash performance, White balance fine tune option, Feels fast and ...

Heavy noise reduction at all ISO settings (although less than predecessor), Smearing of fine detail (caused by NR) even at base ISO, Macro mode less effective than competitors', Unreliable Auto WB performance under artificial light, Inconvenient ...

While the step from the TZ1 to the TZ3 was quite a big one the upgrade from TZ3 to TZ5 is more evolutionary.

How did Panasonic's newest 10x pocket rocket fare under the hot lab lights?

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 was announced in January 2008, exactly one year after its predecessor, the enormously successful Lumix DMC-TZ3. The earlier TZ3 was arguably the perfect travel camera, a pocketable compact which managed to squeeze in ...

10x optical zoom with 28mm and stabilisation., Large detailed 3in screen with 460k pixels., HD movies and zooming when filming., Uncannily good automatic mode., 10x optical zoom with 28mm and stabilisation., Large detailed 3in screen with 460k ...

Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO., Little or no manual control., HD movies still no match for a camcorder., Extra screen detail only seen in playback., Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO., Little or no manual control., HD movies still no ...

Note: Panasonic launched the Lumix TZ5 alongside the slightly lower-end TZ4. The TZ4 is identical other than having 8.1 Megapixels, a 230k 2.5in screen and no HD recording facilities. Also note the Lumix TZ5 is known as the Lumix TZ15 in Asia, ...

The Panasonic Lumix TZ5, known as the TZ15 in Asia (announced 29 January 2008) is a 10.7 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with 10x optical zoom (28mm - 280mm) with an aperture maximum of F3.3-F4.9. The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 has a 3.0 inch LCD with 460 ...

Nikon's 'S' (for 'style') series is the equivalent of Canon's IXUS or Olympus' Mju range, which means that fashion most definitely comes first. From the outside at least the silver-grey brushed metal, aluminum-bodied 12 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S700 ...

There are plenty of style-orientated digital compacts out there, so Nikon has its work cut out in trying to make an impact, especially as, slightly awkward to control controller aside, everything about the solid-feel, metal build Coolpix S700 is as ...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is almost irresistible. A 9-megapixel shooter with the looks of a compact, it packs a 10x zoom lens and some great shooting features and produces some very nice movies. As far as compact superzooms go, this one ranks as a ...

Attractive, functional design ; generally above average photo quality for its class ; nice, useful feature set ; lens can zoom during movie capture

Aggressive smoothing reduces detail in indoor shots, even at low ISO sensitivities ; modest performance ; poorly placed microphone

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

The idea behind the TZ5 is simple and brilliant: it's barely bigger than most compact cameras, and slim enough to slip into a pocket, yet its lens has a 10x zoom that starts at a wide angle 28mm focal length. This is perfect for anyone who wants to ...

It's not big, but it goes a long way. A great lens and screen for a pocket-sized unit.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 has a 28mm wide angle lens for sweeping vistas and 10x optical zoom for if yo...

Good lens quality, Great build, Wide lens, 10x optical zoom in thin body, Lovely colour reproduction

High ISO images are horrible, Low ISO images aren't brilliant

As much as I like the design of the camera and the fact that I have a fondness for Panasonic as the FX1 was my first digital compact, I'm still unhappy with the TZ5. I've always liked the designs of the cameras and the Leica branded lens collaboration ...

The LumixDMC-TZ5 is a nine-megapixel compact camera from Panasonic with a three-inch LCD, 10x optical and 4x digital zoom. The Lumix may measure just 59x103x37mm and weighs 259g, but it has a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens.

In these days of fuel and baggage surcharges, gadgets have to earn their place in your hand luggage. The TZ5 goes straight to business class, boasting a 10x (28-280mm) zoom lens that has the width to capture wide-open landscapes and the legroom to ...

There's always another cabin slightly closer to the front of the plane. While colourful and well-exposed, the 10MP images from the Lumix aren't quite as sharp as those from Canon's PowerShot S5 IS, for instance. Grainy digital noise is also an issue ...

The TZ5 costs a chunk more than an economy class camera but the upgrade is well worth it. This all-in-one camera has a superb lens, great ease of use and one of the best LCDs you'll find on any compact.