Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5

276 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (93)
performance (68)
zoom (61)
price (57)
image quality (34)

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reliability (12)
low-light (12)
durability (10)
shutter (7)
viewfinder (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 276 reviews of Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the image quality and zoom are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good reviews, but opinions about the color and focus are different. There are some less positive reviews about the storage and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the portability and design are generally positive. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the usability, and some have doubts about the storage.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and size. The zoom and price also get good comments, whereas there are mixed reviews on the image quality and performance. The focus and viewfinder get critical views.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Konica Minolta DiMage Z5

This superzoom has a striking design, balanced body, and rugged feel.

Good image stabilization. Unique, balanced design.

Image quality suffers in low-light shots. Somewhat slow recycle time.

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Aug, 2005

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Konica Minolta DiMage Z5 review by PC Magazine

The Konica Minolta DiMage Z5 is a good buy with some excellent features, such as 12X optical zoom, effective image stabilization, and the ability ...

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com)

Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 (black) review

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.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Robert Ellis (pcworld.com)

Konica Minolta Dimage Z5

12x optical zoom ; Live histogram ; Electronic viewfinder ; Very good image quality ; Great macro mode ; Very good video quality ; Antishake feature

Noisy images ; No TIFF or RAW support (JPEG only)

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Review

Excellent handling and operation, Very effective Anti-Shake system, Fast and responsive in use, Very fast focus - and generally very accurate too, Generally good color, good white balance in daylight (though see cons, below), Excellent range of...

Visible noise at even low (100) ISO settings, ISO 320 setting virtually unusable, Images look a bit soft, need sharpening in post-processing, Images can be over-contrasty - losing highlight/shadow detail in bright conditions, Occasional mild color...

Like the other DiMAGE Z series cameras before it, the Z5 is a rewarding and responsive camera with well-designed and implemented feature set. There are other 5MP cameras offering a similar zoom range (and image stabililzation) at a similar price point,...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5

Continue on to Features & Controls DiMAGE Z5 Specifications CCD imager 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD 5.2 million total pixels 5.0 million effective pixels Number of recorded pixels 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Lens 5.83 -...

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Konica-Minolta DiMAGE Z5 review

Surprisingly soon after introducing the DiMAGE Z3, Konica Minolta announced the introduction of the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5. Of course the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 now offers more Megapixels; it offers five Megapixels to be precise. One of the main...

The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 certainly draws attention to itself. And not only because of its appearance. That does seem strange at first glance, but it turns out to be a great model which lies comfortably in your hand. On the whole the camera is...

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Expert review by : Dave Etchells & Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 digital camera is the latest in a long line of Konica Minolta digital cameras featuring uncommon innovation, aggressive pricing, and superior optics. The original Minolta Z1 (before their merger with Konica) was their first...

As with all Imaging Resource product tests, I encourage you to let your own eyes be the judge of how well the camera performed. Explore the images on the pictures page or in our Z5 Photo Gallery, to see how the Z5's images compare to other cameras you...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5

Everything else is the same as the Z3. That means that there's a 12X optical zoom lens, Minolta's exclusive Anti-shake image stabilization system, full manual controls, a hot shoe, and a VGA movie mode

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...

The DiMAGE Z5 gets my recommendation, though only with the in-camera sharpening turned up a notch. If Konica Minolta could work on the image softness and low light focusing on their next ultra zoom camera, I think they could have a real winner on their...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by (photoaxe.com)

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Digital Camera Review

The Z series is one of the few ranges of digital cameras that look absolutely nothing like any film camera because of the unique futuristic design. The casing is plastic over a metal chassis, and the build quality is excellent: light and delicatebut in...

Oct, 2007

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