Customer Reviews:
 Love it!!!! July 2, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Just got my camera and I've been playing with it for a couple of hours now and I just have to say I love it!!! It has a large variety of options that comes in handy if you want to take different types of pictures. It's really fast as well, start up time is super quick, before I can even turn the camera over to look at the screen it's already on. The LCD screen is gorgeous, super clear and vibrant. Video capture is great, but the mic. could be placed better, to allow for better sound, but it's still very nice. I have to say I thought the camera was thinner, but it's still quite thin. All in all I love it, I've done digital photography in the past and I have to say I've finally found a camera that is good enough to do what I want to do, without breaking the bank.
 Could be better July 1, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This camera has a lot of features that on paper seem quite good such had a wide range zoom lens, HD video and multiple aspect ratio picture modes. However, it's just okay, not great in it's performance. So, while it seems jam packed in features, some of these features are acceptable while others are marginal at best.
Images above ISO 200 look quite grainy and dull compared to other comparably priced point and shoot cameras I've tried such as the Canon SD870IS. Also, the audio for videos is terrible, there's no other word for it. In a silent room you can hear a hissing sound and any voices sound muddy and unclear. This is a shame because it makes the HD video (or any resolution videos) out of this camera barely usable unless you want to shoot a silent video.
Nearly perfect in every way. June 30, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I've had and used my new TZ5 for a month. While I'm not entirely comfortable with using the digital view screen instead of an optical view port, my pictures haven't suffered at all. Accurate exposures, detailed images rich with natural color, all without any fussing at all has made taking pictures fun again. I'm sure the various scene choices and all the other automation do help the camera make appropriate exposure and focus decisions. But, I'd be hard pressed to prove it true or untrue. Everything simply looks great.
I'm recommending the TX5 to anyone who asks, and I do get questions because of that large cyclops-like lens and the attractive black body. It's not your average looking camera.
Outstanding camera w/excellent features June 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Have used this little wonder for the past 6 weeks -- the wide angle lens with the 10x optical zoom are amazing, controls are easily found in the menu's-- feature rich camera in a very compact media. this is a camera I will use for quite sometime-- it has every ability to photograph that I can utilize for years to come.
Couldn't be more pleased. June 27, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This camera is fantastic. The Intelligent Auto feature works very well. Though I suggest turning if off for nighttime photos and instead fiddling with whatever setting works best in your lighting environment.
The zoom is incredible for a camera of this price that doesn't require a lens. You're not going to find a better zoom. Trust me. And it comes in extremely handy.
The video records well enough. The autofocus can cause some temporary blurring, but whatever, it's a photo camera, not a video camera.
The LCD screen is very big. I've had lots of people comment on how big it is. (The LCD screen.)
The only draw back is it is bigger than other similar cameras; as a guy, this is no problem, as it still fits comfortably in my jean pocket. If you are a girl and want something that is cute & tiny, this isn't for you.
I recommend getting the 16GB Transcend card with it. There is probably a link on this page. I bought it just because I was going on a two-week vacation and didn't want to have to worry about running out of space. For the price, you can't beat the convenience of knowing that even if you are shooting lots of video on vacation you probably won't run out of memory.
Battery life is fine. I'd go out for a day with a full battery and take hundreds of pics and wouldn't have to worry about conserving battery. Just make sure you buy a spare though for if you have a day outing on a non-full battery. I bought one of the non-Panasonic spares here on Amazon and it was sufficient.
I highly recommend this product. I can't imagine a better camera in this price range. It's about as good as you'll get without going SLR.
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