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Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ5 Digital Camera

 
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Key Features
  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Resolution: 5.36 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in.
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Weight: 0.72 lb.
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Average Rating: 4.0
 
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50 out of 51 people found this review helpful.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Digital Camera - A Better Alternative To Canon S2 IS

Date of Review:  Jun 17, 2005
The Bottom Line: If you want a 5-Megapixel responsive "monster zoom" camera, this Panasonic FZ5 is a good choice. With 12x optical zoom, optical image...
Review: After using a 2-Megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ1 (upgraded to FZ2 firmware) for a while and trying out the new 4-Megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ4, I decided to get the 5-Megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 in black color.

I normally don't print photos...
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  5.0

by: dkozin
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Monster Leica zoom, picture quality,...
Cons
Zooming could be faster and/or...
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Not a spectacular camera, but very competent

Date of Review:  Mar 4, 2006
The Bottom Line: The combination of features is tough to beat at this price.
Review: I really have only one big gripe about the DMC-FZ5, and that is that it's too small. The case is tiny for the feature set, and made of plastic, so the thing feels like a toy. I guess some people would like that, but to me it feels fragile, and...
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  4.0

by: zanderson1977
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
LOOOOONG reach, easy controls, good...
Cons
Too small, plastic case, needs manual...
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Just what I wanted!

Date of Review:  Jun 3, 2005
The Bottom Line: This is one of the best cameras I've seen for people who take photographs regularly.
Review: I've been looking to replace my Olympus C40 (also known as the D40) for years. When I first got it, it was one of the most compact 4-megapixel cameras out there, but at a 2.8 optical zoom, it just doesn't cut it for occasions when you need something...
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  5.0

by: shimmertje
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, light, clear pictures,...
Cons
Some functions hidden in menus, not...
 
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

The FZ5??? I love this camera

Date of Review:  Jun 25, 2005
The Bottom Line: If you are a casual user or even a skilled amateur, this camera will suit your needs.
Review: I've had my FZ5 for about 5 weeks now and have used it in many types of situations. It's a great camera at a fair price. The 12X optical zoom is a great feature and the len produces an excellent image.

There are a few ways to set up...
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  4.0

by: ragnarock47
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
12X optical zoom, great lens, easy or...
Cons
Viewfinder in low light situations,...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

In some environments, a great camera -- but a steeper learning curve than many point-and-shoots

Date of Review:  Oct 1, 2005
The Bottom Line: Try before you buy. If your specific needs are for a high iso rating or idiot-proof autofocus, look elsewhere.
Review: Even after three weeks of heavy use, it's hard to tell if I like this camera or not. Outside, in daylight, its resolution is crisp, colors are spot on, and there's no visible noise (electronic 'graininess') even on bright white or coal black areas...
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  4.0

by: sleepy2001
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Extremely sharp resolution, excellent...
Cons
Autofocus not reliable, two iffy...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Best all around camera

Date of Review:  May 1, 2005
The Bottom Line: Been using it, been loving it.
Review: I reviewed this camera at some other website even before it was released in the US. In my review I thought that it was already doing what I expected. This can be a follow-up to my first review. It is still doing everything that I expected and is...
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  5.0

by: sunberries
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great stabilized zoom, great at low...
Cons
Plastic feel,tiny buttons,SD Card only,...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Outdoor still use only

Date of Review:  Oct 18, 2008
The Bottom Line: Save your money and buy a real camera
Review: Basically, if you're only going to be shooting outdoor stills, this is a fine camera. If you're someone who needs to take shots indoors, or of moving subjects, look elsewhere.
I wanted to like this camera. I bought it to replace a malfunctioning...
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  1.0

by: bluez34me
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Adequate build quality, lens
Cons
Noise, shutter/flash speed, connection...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic Camera for Pros and Beginners Alike

Date of Review:  May 26, 2005
Review: This is my fourth digital camera that I own. It's now my favorite. The Leica lens is outstanding quality. It's unbelievably fast with very little shutter lag. It's priced fair, it's lightweight, easy to set, nice menu system, great macro features,...
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  5.0

by: ramsfan195
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Outstanding Leica lens, great features,...
Cons
SD memory card that's included is too...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Disappointed in Picture Print Quality

Date of Review:  May 5, 2006
The Bottom Line: I do not recommend. Either I have a lemon, or the camera is not as good as many others at price point.
Review: I purchased a DMC-FZ5 back in Sept of 2005.

It is more complicated to operate than I thought and I've never been able to get pictures with as good a quality as I'd hoped for.

I hike and bought this camera after much online...
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  2.0

by: corkyfulton
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
12X Zoom quick startup
Cons
poor quality prints
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Untimely demise

Date of Review:  Jul 26, 2006
The Bottom Line: Avoid this camera, due to premature failure and Panasonic's failure to respond to inquiries.
Review: I was pleased with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, with the exception of its being quite slow to find focus, and a certain amount of shutter lag. That is, until it died at 6 months of age, after having recorded less that 500 images.

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  1.0

by: oldsquire
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Excellent picture quality. Long battery...
Cons
Premature failure; lack of response by...
 

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