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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S Reviews: I am vary happy with this camera. I have Pentax Option S which is smaller and Olympus 510 which is bigger, this small Panasonic camera makes me very happy. Auto-mode makes vivd sharp pictures, trees and green comes out outstanding. I was looking for a small camera that fits in the pocket but not too small because I came to conclusion that superlslim cameras sacrifice their optics quality for lightweighness. This camera does nto compromise image quality.It fits into pocket or pouch, I have it with me anywhere.

    This camera is fast. Shooting ans saving is fast. This is very important quality. They never show in spe spec the time it takes, on average, to focus and to save images, so it is difficult to judge before you buy, and slow cameras are so irritating. This camera is fast I like it very much. Battery life is very very good. On two AA batteries, it can go for close to 2 weeks if I switch it on immediately before the shot and off immediately after the shot. AA batteries are preferable to me than builtin lithum batteries because lithium batteries die sooner or later and to replace them is expensive, and I do not want to carry the charger with me. The LCD screen if big and visible in any light.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S Reviews: I just picked this camera up recently on sale at one of the national chain stores, and so far it has been nice. A thing up front, this unit does use 2 AA batteries and does not have a rechargable battery built in. Not a huge deal since you can buy rechargables, but it can chew through regular batteries quickly, so the Lithium Ion or oxybutide batteries are worth the investment if buying disposable. I plan on trying a couple of set of the new generation of rechargables as well.
    Now, Overall, I weighted out which camera to buy. My brother has an olympus 710 and it does work great with the digital stabilization, computer enhanced and processed for clarity. This Panasonic LZ5 has an Optical stabilization which dampens movement to take a clear picture immidiately, without any computer processling. This does help well to elimitate the tremor on zoom.

    Also, a great 6x optical zoom, added with 4x digital for 24x zoom. THe better the optical zoom, the better the picture will be if shooting in zoom. Digital zoom will pixilate a picture at high maginification, the optical zoom delivers true clearer pictures at farther distance. Megapixels are great, but if you shoot with digital zoom, it won’t be any clearer than the cheap model cameras. Besides, this camera has 6 Megapixels, more than enough for the average user. Most people print 4×6 or 8×10, and trust me, this camera will cover that brilliantly. This camera does come with Video out cables for video playback, yes this can record video clips. Also, their is the optional power cord attachment for when you are using it at the computer or hooking it to a tv to save batteries. This does use any standard SD memory card up to 2 gigabites. My lz5 model has the capability of shooting picture in standard 4:3, 3:2, and a store exclusive 16:9. The software is great as well. In all, a good value for a great camera. Check it out, its had to find a camera with this optical zoom and megapixel for the price.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S  Description: Upgrade to the high resolution, high quality DMC-LZ5S digital camera from Panasonic. With a 6.0 megapixel resolution, 6x optical zoom, and the unique Mega Optical Image Stabilizer feature, you’re digital photos will be as clear and vibrant as your subject. In most situations Mega Optical Image Stabilization is all you need for crisp, sharp shots. But sometimes, in a dark setting or when the subject is moving, shooting at a faster shutter speed is required for truly great results. With the DMC-LZ5S’s High Sensitivity Mode, you can shoot at up to ISO1600, meaning stop-action clarity in nearly any situation.

    This camera is also equipped with Widescreen Mode. This wonderful feature lets you shoot images in widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio), so that you can achieve panoramic images that are perfect for dramatic, wide prints. Plus, you can view photos as full screen images on your widescreen TV. So say goodbye to dull, lifeless digital images. With the DMC-LZ5S, great photos are just a snap away.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S  Features:

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S Venus Engine Plus: This is a more energy efficient version of the Venus Engine II. It features outstanding high-speed response to help you capture beautiful shots instantly and efficiently.

    MEGA O.I.S. + High Sensitivity Mode (Max. ISO 1600) - Blurred images have two main causes. One is hand-shake, and the other is subject movement. Since the majority of blurry images are due to hand-shake, MEGA O.I.S. is effective in most shooting situations, such as zoom shots, dimly lit indoor shots, nighttime shots, or macro shots. However, when taking indoor shots of moving subjects, like children or pets, the movement of the subject tends to cause blurring. For this, you can use High Sensitivity Mode to prevent hazy motion effects and get great photos every time. By adding High Sensitivity Mode to MEGA O.I.S., LUMIX has further expanded your range of crisp, clear photo expression.

    MEGA BURST Consecutive Shooting - With the DMC-LZ5, you can snap off consecutive shooting at 3 frames per second with full resolution. The Unlimited Consecutive Shooting function lets you keep on shooting until the memory card or the built-in memory is full. You can take a series of shots, then choose the one you like best and delete the rest.

    Industry First High Angle Mode for Easy Viewing - The new High Angle Mode makes the display extremely easy to view from bottom angle, for example, when taking photos raising a hand upward to shoot the subject over the crowd. This option can be set instantly by the independent button.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S  Runs on Two AA Batteries - For convenience, the DMC-LZ5 can be powered by two AA size batteries. The supplied Oxyride batteries let you take about 235 photos with the DMC-LZ5 or 250 photos with the DMC-LZ3. Alkaline batteries let you take about 140 photos with the DMC-LZ5, and Ni-MH (nickel hydride 2,600mAh) batteries let you take about 400 photos with the DMC-LZ5 or 420 photos.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S  Mode Dial/Scene Mode: The mode dial makes it easy to take beautiful shots in almost any situation. Or choose Simple Mode and just aim and shoot. Even first-time users can take great photos. A variety of Scene Mode settings optimize baby portraits, night scenes, and more.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S  Versatile Functions: Advanced functions such as white balance fine adjustment, exposure compensation and High Speed AF for quicker, easier focusing give you more shooting flexibility and fun.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S Reviews: First the Camera. It is easy to use, and takes great picture. I bought it to take pictures of kids on stage for different events without useing a flash. Well the 6X zoom and high sensitivity mode worked great for that, even in a dim auditorium. the Anti-shake mode helps alot, but still not perfect when zooming full 6x. Only had the camera a month so I am still learning. You might as well get rechargable batteries cause the ones they give you don’t last very long.

    Now the software package needs some upgrades in my opinion. You can view pictures but have to open another program to edit photos. Also to send by E-mail, you can’t choose the size of images. Only reduces to 1mb. Now as you know when you send images by email you like to make them smaller so as not to send large programs. So you have to open another program to send lyour photo. I’m just saying the basic Image view could be a lot more user friendly. All in all I am happy with my purchase. And Amazon was fast shipping and much cheaper than any Store I found. I found out where you can reduce the size of your E-mail pictures. Now it works much better.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S Reviews: Almost perfect camera.Small and light weight. Takes great pictures. Image stabilization worked wonders when taking fireworks even without a tripod. Clarity and contrast is beyond what was expected for a camera of this price. The scene modes making taking pictures easy even for the beginner. Being a camera fanatitic, I was impressed with the dual scene mode which when reading the reviews thought was just a one upmanship on the competitors. But when scenes change quickly I have my favorites pre-programed in and changing on the fly is a snap. Its major disadvantage is the LCD sceen. Although easy to see during overcast and night, it fell short during bright sun, especially over your shoulder aiming at the screen. I still prefer a viewfinder. The trade off is the large LCD screen. Battery life was good using rechargable batteries and only requiring two (2) instaed of my Canons IS2 four(4)batteries.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5S Reviews: This is the best camera I have ever used for simple point and shoot image quality, and the image modes available as well, are excellent. Without an sort of manual adjustment, it takes incredibly good pictures, far better than Pentax or Canon cameras I have used. It was used to take pictures of my wedding, and the quality of the photos was flawless! It also takes excellent, in focus pictures in rapid fire mode. I have not experienced the issues with auto-focus the other reviewer has mentioned, and at this point I have taken well over 1000 photos with the camera. The optical image stabilization feature is awesome, you can use the 6x optical zoom without fear because of the stabilization.

    Price: $12.39

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