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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Reviews

Camera Labs

08/2010

8.5/10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 / ZS5

The Panasonic Lumix TZ8 / ZS5 is a 12 Megapixel compact with a 12x optical zoom and 2.7 inch screen. It was released in January 2010 alongside the higher-end Lumix TZ10 / ZS7, with which it shares the same body, lens, sensor, 720p HD video and manual controls. The TZ10 / ZS7 additionally boasts a larger 3 inch screen, built-in GPS, an HDMI connector and can alternatively encode HD video in the AVCHD format for longer recording times. If those are features you can't live without then check out our Lumix TZ10 / ZS7 review, otherwise, the cheaper TZ8 / ZS5 could be right for you. Panasonic is credited with creating the travel zoom category with the TZ1 back in 2006. Since then, models have become smaller, lighter and cheaper, zoom ranges have expanded and, of course, sensor resolution has increased. Following Panasonic's lead, other companies were quick to follow and these developments have been spurred on by the presence of competing models from other manufacturers. Is Panasonic still a leader in the market it created? To find out we tested the TZ8 / ZS5 alongside two similarly-priced models with similar specifications – the Nikon COOLPIX S8000 and the Sony Cyber-shot H55.

DigitalVersus

06/2010

8.0/10

Product Survey: Compact Digital Cameras

Panasonic's TZ cameras have been evolving in pairs for a while now, with a heavyweight model twinned with a corresponding lightweight version, usually with a smaller screen. Last year though, the difference between models became even more marked, as the TZ7 was a top-notch hybrid compact for both photos and videos, while the TZ6 was a more classic kind of compact. For 2010, Panasonic has updated the range with the high-end TZ10 paired with the Lumix TZ8, a more basic camera with a more affordable price tag. For this section, please refer to our test of the TZ10. The TZ8 is identical in design and handling to the TZ10, except for the few differences I'll outline below. The screen only has 230,000 pixels, and you'll be able to see the pixel grid lines if you look closely. However, viewing angles are good. The video record button has been replaced by an E.Zoom button, for switching the lens instantly between wide angle and the maximum zoom (and vice versa). Those less interested in shooting videos could find this new function more useful than the video record button. There's no GPS, which is no big deal given that the TZ10 GPS takes ages to find its location and guzzles battery life. Focusing is just as good as with the TZ10, taking around one second no matter what the surrounding conditions.

What Digital Camera

06/2010

8.9/10

Panasonic Lumix TZ8 review

The TZ8 is a 12.1MP compact with a 25mm wideangle 12x optical zoom lens tucked into a relatively small body when considering the zoom potential of up to 300mm (equivalent). New Power OIS (optical image stabilisation) also provides some relief from shaky hands to keep those precious shots stabilised and sharper. As well as stills shooting the TZ8 is also capable of capturing 720p HD movie in the Motion-JPEG format. Plus, just to ice the cake, it's possible to zoom and utilise the 12x zoom to its full potential during capture. ISO sensitivity varies from 100-1600 with a special high sensitivity up to ISO 6400 at a lower resolution of capture and the full PASM manual control settings also feature. Those looking for a point-and-shoot camera will be equally pleased at the intelligent Auto mode and variety of Scene modes which also feature for automated use. Released alongside the TZ10 model earlier this year, there are few differences between the two except that the TZ8 doesn't include the GPS of the TZ10, uses the inferior M-JEPG movie capture instead of AVCHD Lite and also has a smaller 2.7in LCD screen with a lower 230k-dot resolution. Otherwise all other features remain the very same, bar the lower price-point that may attract some potential buyers looking for the same high level of creative control.

PCWorld

05/2010

6.0/10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Compared with some feature-packed competitors, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 ($250 as of May 19, 2010) is a solid, no-nonsense pocket megazoom camera. Emphasizing smooth, versatile performance, its 12X-optical-zoom lens (25mm to 300mm) offers quiet motors and very fast autofocus, two factors that make the DMC-ZS5 a good double-duty camera for stills and video. Specs-wise, the DMC-ZS5 sits wedged between last year's fully automated Lumix DMC-ZS3 and this year's fully loaded, GPS-enabled Lumix DMC-ZS7. Other than the DMC-ZS7's geotagging features, the DMC-ZS5 and the DMC-ZS7 are practically the same camera (the DMC-ZS7 also has a 3-inch LCD screen, slightly larger than the DMC-ZS5's 2.7-inch screen). Like most pocket megazooms, the Lumix DMC-ZS5 is a bit too large to be truly pocket-size. It can squeeze into an inside coat pocket and would have little trouble fitting into a bag, purse, pair of overalls, or kangaroo pouch, but the 1.3-inch-deep camera is a tight fit for a pants pocket. The DMC-ZS5's manual controls make it a notable upgrade to the DMC-ZS3. In addition to a full manual mode, which lets you select aperture and shutter values independently, you get aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes.

Imaging Resource

04/2010

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 has a maximum resolution of 12 megapixels from a 1/2.33" RGB multi-aspect CCD image sensor, and Panasonic has coupled this to an image stabilized, Leica DC Vario-Elmar branded 12x optical zoom lens with an excellent 25mm-equivalent wide angle. There's no optical viewfinder, but this is understandable given the strength of the zoom. The Panasonic ZS5 opts instead for a 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 dot resolution on which images and videos are both framed and reviewed. The Panasonic ZS5's lens has a maximum aperture that varies from f/3.3 to f/4.9 across the zoom range. The minimum focusing distance for the Panasonic DMC-ZS5 is ordinarily 50 centimeters, but drops to just three centimeters when switched to Macro mode. The Panasonic DMC-ZS5 has an 11-point multi-area autofocus system which also includes a single-point "high speed" focusing mode. As with many digital cameras these days, there's also a face detection function, with Panasonic's implementation using the information to adjust both focus and exposure to properly capture your subjects' faces.

Prices

Retailer	Information	Prices
	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)	$319.75	See it
	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)	$329.95	See it