Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Review: I love Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K camera. 
I really do. I’m so happy with its performance and feature-set, I’m willing to forgive the lack of manual controls and the price drop I just saw. It’s a wonderful progression of technology. My Sony camcorder can shoot in zero light, zooms to some ridiculous level, but I hardly ever use it because it’s yet-another-device you need to carry. My Canon worked well for three years, then decided to stop running. I loved the manual controls and ability to bracket shots, but with 3x optical zoom, I was missing something. Plus, it was a family camera, and The Wife could not care less about manual controls.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K is a perfect blend of features and performance for me. It will allow me to grab high-definition camcorder video in the same device I can just hand to The Wife and say, “Press the button”. It has a removable Li-On battery with separate charger, so I can buy a spare and keep them charged and ready to travel. It does a lot, for a fair price. I will miss the manual controls, especially for low-light shots, but in my testing I’ve already seen how well it can handle low-light with no flash. Pictures look remarkable, shutter lag is less than the A75, and flash recharge is not too bad. The LCD screen is huge compared to the A75, almost the size of a PDA screen. That’ll take some getting used to, especially since there’s no optical viewfinder. In all, I’m really happy with it, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a new point-and-shoot who needs the ability to grab quality video every now and then. With two kids, that’ll be every day for me.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Review: As an advanced photographer with two pro DSLRs and an array of lenses I was looking for a light compact camera that will still have some of the features I am so used to from my DSLRs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K camera has the best lens in the industry bar none. Leica is superior to any other compact point and shoot lens out there (except other Lumix cameras that all use a Leica Lens). The camera is fast wt start up and can take 3 FPS in sports mode. It packs a 10X optical zoom and on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K can go up o 17X with some resolution loss. I never use Digital zoom as I do not consider it a zoom. The Camera ergonomics is great, may of the features photographers need are easily accessible and well though of. I have been using the TZ3 for 2 years and took more than 10000 pictures with amazing results. I take many night shots and this is really where this camera excels. It can take 15, 30 and 60 seconds exposures which no other compact can do.
Battery life es very acceptable. A second battery is a recommended inexpensive accessory. The camera build quality is good, durable materials and high quality. I have evaluated a huge number of cameras and the Lumix comes on top by far based on its image quality, image stabilization, optical zoom, Leica superior lens, form factor and overall value. The closest camera you can get with similar performance is the Canon SX 100 IS. It is bigger, bulkier, heavier, much much slower and costs about the same. When it comes to compact point and shoot with advanced features and a hefty zoom nothing beats the Lumix.
Product Features:
* 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
* 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection
* New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects
* 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO
* Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)
Technical Details:
* Brand Name: Panasonic
* Model: DMC-TZ5K
* Optical Sensor Resolution: 9.1 MP
* optical_sensor_technology: CCD Unknown modifier
* Optical zoom: 10 x
* maximum_aperture_range: F/3.3-4.9 Unknown modifier
* Minimum focal length: 4.7 millimeters
* Maximum focal length: 47 millimeters
* Lens Type: Zoom lens
* optical_sensor_size: 1/2.33″ Unknown modifier
* Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
* Display Size: 3 inches
* light_sensitivity: ISO 100 Unknown modifier, ISO 800 Unknown modifier, ISO 400 Unknown modifier, ISO 200 Unknown modifier, ISO auto Unknown modifier, ISO auto (1600-6400) Unknown modifier, ISO 1600 Unknown modifier
* Image types: JPEG
* Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
* Exposure Control Type: Candle, Beach, Snow, High sensitivity, Starry sky, Soft skin, Baby1, Baby2, Portrait mode, Aerial photo, Hi-speed burst, Clipboard, Party/indoor, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Pet, Scenery, Food, Fireworks, Night scene, Underwater, Sports mode, Sunset
* Viewfinder Type: None
* Width: 1.42 inches
* Depth: 1.5 inches
* Height: 2.34 inches
* Weight: 0.51 pounds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Description: 9-megapixel effective recording * 10X optical zoom (4X digital/40X total zoom) * 3″ color LCD screen with automatic 10-step brightness adjustment * optical image stabilization * wide-angle lens for shooting landscapes and large groups * 35mm equivalent focal length: 28-280mm * top JPEG resolution: 3648 x 2736 * face detection adjusts focus and exposure settings for better portraits * scene recognition identifies shooting conditions and selects optimal settings * intelligent ISO detects subject movement and adjusts camera settings to prevent blur * high sensitivity mode for better low-light and flash-free shooting * variable ISO sensitivity (film speed equivalent) settings * variable burst mode lets you select shooting resolution and speed (up to 10 frames per second).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Review: I must say that I am very satisfied with my purchase of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K. I looked at the new Casio Z200 as well as the Nikon D500/600. Went to B&H in New York City to see first hand. The Casio & Nikon left me unimpressed. Once I had the Panasonic in my hand, I instantly felt something different. Without experimenting with it, the outside & overall look of it had true sense of craftmanship. It really isn’t that big for a Point & shoort & it has a nice, solid feel to it. I absolutely love the fact that you can take multiple shots by simply holding down the shoot button. Great if you have a young baby or small children. It’s not exactly an SLR but for a digital point & shoot, I think it works great. The pictures come out great & the 3inch screen is crystal clear. I’m not a professional photographer, & I’m sure some professionals may find some fault, but overall, I’m really impressed with this camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Review: Key new features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K that really work. 1) Zoom during movies: If used sparingly, zooming can produce very nice results. 2) Improved viewing screen: The improved resolution makes it much easier to use this camera. 3) IA (Intelligent Auto): This was missing from the TZ3. IA combined with the new engine (V4) manages the camera work quite well for most picture taking situations. 4) The mode switch on the back, which switches between taking pictures to viewing pictures, is an excellent addition of a frequently used function to a dedicated button. It is duplicated on the little wheel, but you will always use the new switch. 5) The quick menu button - very handy for changing the most common settings. 6) The TZ5 has an improve menu structure on the amazingly clear screen. 7) I almost forgot, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K takes better sharper pictures than the TZ3, especially in low light situations without the flash. By far, this is the best super zoom small pocket-size camera to buy.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Review: 
I’ve had the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K a couple of months now. It’s a beautiful piece of technologoy. The lens is very sharp. Image stabilization is phenomenal. Settings are easy to access, quick and intuitive. I have big hands and the camera fits me well. I have never accidentally pushed a button. The camera also fits easily in a pocket. The battery that comes with the camera is long lasting and only takes two hours to charge even from total discharge. The best features of the camera to me are the zoom capability and the macro capability. Both deliver sharp pictures. The macro is so good you can capture the inside of a flower and with no worries about stability and blur.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K is an easy camera to work, and it takes excellent photo’s, both in automatic, and manual settings. I took a walk by the lake on a sunny day to practice shooting with the camera and used the various features-beautiful photo’s! I was also concerned with the quality of indoor photo’s, but the red eye worked quite well, and I am happy that the indoor shots are very good-not great, but much better than my previous canon Sureshot. Also, the zoom lens is great, make sure to take advantage of the image stabilization. All in all I love the camera so far, i’m not an expert, but this camera makes it easy to take very nice shots.
Price Range: $275.00 - $354.00