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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Reviews
Digital camera - prosumer - 5.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD More product details
$349.00
Effective Anti-Shake image stabilization ; 12X zoom lens ; manual exposure controls ; versatile... (cnet.com)
12X optical zoom lens ; Anti-shake image stabilizer ; Blazing AF performance in good light ; Full... (dcresource.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5
We have collected and analyzed 53 expert reviews and 321 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 77/100 and users rate it 79/100. The average review date is October 28, 2005. We have compared these reviews to 555063 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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November, 2009
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Expert Reviews (53)
Review summary for the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5
alaTest has collected and analyzed 374 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the interface. The price also impresses, but many are less positive about the resolution.
Interface, Price, Performance, Lcd
Resolution, Shutter, Video, Viewfinder
Reviewers rate this product 79/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very Godd quality.
Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 (black)
Effective Anti-Shake image stabilization ; 12X zoom lens ; manual exposure controls ; versatile burst mode ; excellent macro capabilities
Some problems with photo quality ; coarse EVF
Effective image stabilization and a big zoom in a small package are appealing--as long as you're not fussy about image quality.
Features of Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 (black)The Konica Minolta Dimage Z5's...
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5
The DiMAGE Z5 ($500) is an update to 2004's DiMAGE Z3 from Konica Minolta. For the most part, the new features aren't earthshaking. They include:
12X optical zoom lens ; Anti-shake image stabilizer ; Blazing AF performance in good light ; Full manual controls ; Supports wide-angle conversion lens and external flash (Minolta only) ; Large 2" LCD display ; Good redeye test performance ; Excellent ...
Soft images at default settings ; noise levels a little above average ; Poor low light focusing ; no AF-assist lamp ; Lens is on the "slow" side compared to competition (read: Panasonic, Sony) ; EVF resolution is lacking ; Smaller shutter speed range ...
You'll also want to buy some rechargeable batteries and a fast charger, since Minolta includes four alkaline batteries with the camera, which will quickly find their way into your trash can. I recommend buying two sets of NiMH batteries (2300 mAh or ...
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User Reviews (321)
Excellent camera
Positive autofocus confirmation, came with SD card reader.
Either internal or external lcd difficult to see in bright s
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Manufacturer's Description
Unlike conventional systems that use a corrective system built into the lens, DiMAGE Z5 features a unique Konica Minolta innovation that actually shifts the CCD to counteract the effects of camera shake. This avoids the sacrifices in optical quality conventional systems are forced to make, assuring you of the beautiful results you want, free of the blurring that so often spoils handheld photography. What's more, Anti-Shake is driven by an exclusive algorithm that offers stability over a wider...
