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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

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Member Name: Skoda119

Product:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
Date:	12/09/08 (163 review reads)
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Advantages: Wide angle and zoom with anti-shake

Disadvantages: Approaching top weight and size for pocket transport and could be sharper for some shots

The main feature that sold this camera to us was the 10 x zoom and wide angle lens.

This gives considerable versatility for such a compact camera.

Unfortunately the flash failed on our two year old Sony DSC T33 making it beyond economic repair but we loved that camera for it being so tiny and light. It would slip into a pocket and you could forget about it. In comparison with the Sony the Pansonic is much faster to focus and shoot a sequence and the anti-shake facility gives sharp pictures where the Sony would fail.

This Panasonic is somewhat heavier and larger!! Found the best way of carrying was in a hard case with a neckstrap. The creative opportunities and results justify using this in auto mode as a superb snapshot camera.

The video quality is outstanding but you will need a high capacity storage card. We purchased a pack including a 16Gb card but take care to check what you are being offered. The INOV8 Class 6 supplied in UK Camera Store Ltd package has proved very satisfactory. We hit a surprise American War of Independance battle reconstruction and tested the video capabilities. The detail we were able to obtain of distant faces was amazing especially for a hand held video shoot. The results displayed very well indeed when shown on computer or television.

We had trouble operating the Panasonic NN A554W Microwave oven (see review http://members.dooyoo.co.uk/microwave/panasonic-nn -a554w/1125424/) due to its poor manual.

In contrast the manual with this camera is superb and you can opt for a simple life an complete auto. The more complex menu options are clearly explained stage by stage.

I feel reasonably sure that in skilled hands this camera has the potential to be a very useful back up when a lighter kit is needed and for others will give may happy family, hobby or holiday photos.