Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Digital Camera
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Digital Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Weight: 0.72 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in.
  • Resolution: 5.4 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Digital Camera

Panasonic is introducing the incoming LUMIX model 5.0-megapixel DMC-FZ5 and 4.0-megapixel DMC-FZ4 with MEGA O.I.S., Optical Image Stabilizer that compensates the handshake, incorporating a newly developed 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 36mm to 432mm(FZ5) / 35mm to 420mm(FZ4) on a 35mm film camera) lens. The DMC-FZ5/FZ4 is the heir to the 3.1-megapixel DMC-FZ3, but enhanced its excellence not only with the total number of pixels but also with other innovative technical improvements such as faster AF and various design development on the grip or the position of shutter button, to encourage higher-level shooting with comfortable operation. Panasonic has already introduced the DMC-FZ20, 5-megapixel 12x optical zoom model in 2004 for high-end prosumers. DMC-FZ5, however, makes clear distinction in the point of body size and usability, by which nonexclusive users can enjoy the deeper world of photography.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Digital Camera - A Better Alternative To Canon S2 IS

bydkozin Jun 17, 2005
50 Helpfuls 51 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Monster Leica zoom, picture quality, price, features, included accessories, live...
Cons Zooming could be faster and/or variable-speed, no superwide angle, USB could be faster
Recommended it? Yes

After using a 2-Megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ1 (upgraded to FZ2 firmware) for a while and trying out the new 4-Megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ4, I decided to get the 5-Megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 in black color.

I normally don't print photos larger than standard 6x4, but occasionally do a... Read full review »

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Not a spectacular camera, but very competent

byzanderson1977 Mar 4, 2006
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros LOOOOONG reach, easy controls, good battery, hard to beat at this price
Cons Too small, plastic case, needs manual zoom ring, better EVF
Recommended it? Yes

I really have only one big gripe about the DMC-FZ5, and that is that it's too small. The case is tiny for the feature set, and made of plastic, so the thing feels like a toy. I guess some people would like that, but to me it feels fragile, and difficult to get a good grip on. None of the stores... Read full review »

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Just what I wanted!

byshimmertje Jun 3, 2005
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Pros Small, light, clear pictures, stabilizer technology, easy to use
Cons Some functions hidden in menus, not very wide-angle, stabilizer will not work under...
Recommended it? Yes

I've been looking to replace my Olympus C40 (also known as the D40) for years. When I first got it, it was one of the most compact 4-megapixel cameras out there, but at a 2.8 optical zoom, it just doesn't cut it for occasions when you need something closer up, as might happen at the zoo.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DMC-FZ5S

Key Features

Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.72 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in.
Resolution 5.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x
Features Image Stabilization

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 5.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960

Video

Video Resolutions 320 x 240
Video Format QuickTime • Motion JPEG
Video Speed 30 fps

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x
Focus Type Autofocus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm
Macro Focus Range 1.92 - 11.76 in. (w) / 39.36 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm
Focus Range 11.76 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.72 in. to Infinity (t)

Exposure Control

Aperture Range f8/f8 (w/t) - f2.8/f3.3 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 8 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) • Flash (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 80

Storage

Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed

Included Features

Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 130,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 320 Images

Dimensions

Weight 0.72 lb.
Depth 3.34 in.
Height 2.69 in.
Width 4.25 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC 037988985098
Product ID 23671898
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap
Family Line Panasonic Lumix

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