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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 21 July 2010 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 18 June 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 18 June 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 02 June 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 08 April 2010 - |
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- 0 |
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- 12 March 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 01 March 2010 - |
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- 4 |
CNET 's conclusion / rating - 21 July 2010 |
There is a ton of compact megazoom cameras available. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 is one of the better options, thanks to a well-rounded feature set and very good photo quality at lower ISOs. Like many point-and-shoots, its photo quality drops off at higher ISOs, making it less attractive for anyone taking a lot of indoor/low-light photos without a flash. Still, it's an impressive camera, especially to those looking for something that can do full manual and full automatic with little effort...
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WhatDigitalCamera 's conclusion / rating - 18 June 2010 |
The TZ8 offers a lot for a relatively low price point. The 12x optical zoom provides a great 25mm wideangle starting point through to 300mm telephoto that will see a variety of images easily achieved from whats essentially an easy to carry small and light compact. True, its not as slim-line or stylish as some of the competition out there, but in terms of ease of use, and decent results its a high flier for sure. Add 720p HD video with the ability to zoom into the mix and the TZ8 has most bases covered, including a variety of manual control for those seeking more advanced creative control. All in all, the TZ8 is a real winner...
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- 4.5 |
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Trusted Reviews 's conclusion / rating - 18 June 2010 |
The Panasonic TZ8 isnt a pleasant surprise, as its predecessor the TZ7 has similar pedigree, but an impressive continuation of previous form. The only criticisms are slight and infrequent, making the end performance of this compact some of the most balanced available on a compact currently on the market...
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- 4.5 |
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CNET UK 's conclusion / rating - 02 June 2010 |
In the end, though, the TZ8 is just too good for any of this to matter very much. It's a superbly designed camera which offers immense versatility, high-end photographic controls and overall image quality that's not just exceptional for a superzoom, but for any kind of compact digital camera at all. It's up to you to decide whether gadget lust for the TZ10's extra features wins out over the TZ8's lower price tag...
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Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 08 April 2010 |
Panasonic has done a careful job of pruning the Panasonic ZS7 into a Panasonic ZS5. It has maintained everything that earned the Panasonic ZS7 a Dave's Pick without losing any of the photographic chops of the Panasonic ZS5's more expensive sibling.
With Intelligent Auto you get an unusually capable automatic camera. And with the PASM manual modes, you also get a very flexible, creative machine. Toss in 720p HD movie captures just for fun. The 12x zoom really seals the deal, providing a room-gulping wide angle and enough reach to bring distant landmarks home. Not all cameras can do that. In a way, the Panasonic ZS5 is more attractive than the ZS7 thanks to its more straightforward design, with fewer special features to distract from the act of getting great pictures. Its ability to output 16x20-inch prints really seals the deal. In sum, the Panasonic ZS5 is a sweet digital camera that earns a Dave's Pick all on its own
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- 0 |
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Techradar 's conclusion / rating - 12 March 2010 |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 is a very likeable and stylish compact that bends over backwards to help you get good shots. The lens is a real winner. It's also very easy to record high quality HD movies. SLR users seeking a back-up compact might find its restrictions and usability quirks frustrating, though...
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 01 March 2010 |
The Lumix DMC-TZ8 is a solid addition to Panasonic's travel-zoom camera lineup, but we'd rather save up some extra pennies for its more accomplished bigger brother, the TZ10, which additionally offers GPS tracking, a better LCD screen and AVCHD movies with stereo sound.
Every manufacturer now offers a camera that has a big zoom range but is still small enough to fit into your pocket, so Panasonic no longer has this particular market to itself. Several rivals have also recently introduced manual controls, so Panasonic have inevitably responded in kind with the very welcome addition of A, S and M shooting modes, by far the biggest reason to upgrade to this new model. Creative photographers will love the extra flexibility, although sadly there's no RAW mode to really sweeten the deal. Beginners shouldn't be scared off the TZ8, as Panasonic's excellent hand-holding Intelligent Auto mode is present and correct.
The TZ8's 12x zoom lens in particular is a real attraction, providing both an ultra-wide 25mm angle of view and a 300mm telephoto setting that really will cover virtually every photographic situation that you'll encounter. The icing on the cake is the apparent lack of distortion at ether end of the range, no mean feat for such a small folded optic. The inevitable increase from a 10 to 12 megapixel sensor doesn't make too much real-world difference and thankfully hasn't come at the expense of image quality, with the TZ8 maintaining similar noise performance as the TZ6 at comparable ISO speeds. I'd be happy to use ISO 100-400 for most photos, with ISO 800 reserved for low-light situations, on a par with most of its main competitors.
The most obvious signs of cost-cutting on the TZ8 are the LCD screen, with a rather average 2.7 inch size and 230k resolution, and most notably the HD video mode. Whilst the TZ8 does offer a 720p, 1280x720 pixel video mode, it doesn't compare well to either the TZ10 or even the older TZ7 model. The Motion JPEG files become very large very quickly, there's no dedicated Movie button, Intelligent Auto mode for movies, stereo sound or HDMI port, and the zoom is still slower than for still images. THe TZ7 has a better screen and video mode than the newer TZ8, so it's still well worth tracking down if you don't need the extra bells and whistles of the range-topping TZ10.
Which leaves the TZ8 caught a little stranded between the best models of the previous range and the new 2010 lineup, especially if you're more interested in shooting video than getting creative with the new A/S/M modes. Add in a price increase on launch from the comparable TZ6, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ8 is a likeable if not spectacular travel-zoom that's till worth a look...
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4 |
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