Panasonic DMC-LZ5

Pros: 6x optical stabilized zoom, uses 2 AA batteries, 2.5" LCD, features, performance, price

Cons: Slight vignetting and softening in corners of the frame

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 is a very versatile 6-Megapixel camera with 6x optically stabilized zoom and a large 2.5-inch LCD. It is...

Review: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 is a 6-Megapixel update to the 5-Megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3. It has a larger 2.5-inch LCD screen, movie mode with sound and the same powerful 6x optical stabilized zoom. What is Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 ...

Pros: best for beginners, great quality for price

Cons: slow shutter.

The Bottom Line: for the beginners this camera is the one for you, fool proof

Review: I have always liked the panasonic digital cameras because they are high quality their panasonic is an excellent rival for the Cannon SD&)) series and the SD800. I have used the Panasonic DMC-LZ5 for 7 months and have enjoyed the quality and the ...

Pros: Outstanding battery usage! Great photo quality! Good movie recording with sound. 6x optical zoom.

Cons: No camera case or a/c power supply included. Slightly pricey for 6mb camera.

The Bottom Line: A slightly pricey but well built camera with excellent movie recording abilities. Just buy a good SD card, camera case and have a ball. Definitely consider this one when buying.

Review: Review: This is the second digital camera I've bought in the last couple days, the last one I had was a disastrous waste of my time so I expected the worst when I bought this one - I was proven wrong and my faith in the digital world ...

Pros: 6x optical
image stabilizer
long battery life
various shooting modes
video+audio recording
AV output

Cons: kind of big
slightly darkened corners when zoomed all the way out
kind of heavy

The Bottom Line: Not just a point-and-shoot camera.  Has plenty of settings to get the perfect picture, image stabilizer, and 6x optical zoom.  Long battery life!

Review: For 150 bucks, it doesn't get better than this. It has 6x optical zoom, up to 24x digital, and 6 megapixel CCD with a great image stabilizer. You can set the aspect ratio to 4x3, 3x2, or 16x9 for good landscapes photos. Supports ISO 80 - 400. Records ...

Pros: AA's, 2.5" LCD, 6X optical zoom, image stabilization, ergonomic controls

Cons: No onboard speaker or headphone jack to hear what the audio

The Bottom Line: Buy it! It outpreforms everything else in it's class!

Review: This camera works great! Breathtaking sharp well exposed pictures. I will never buy another camera that doesn't use AA batteries! So many times I needed a camera quick for impromptu shots only to find the proprietary rechargeable battery depleted & ...

Pros: Good battery life, AAs, long zoom, image stabilization, size, weight, controls

Cons: Somewhat noisy images at high ISOs in low light.

The Bottom Line: One hellova camera for the money. Long optical zoom and optical image stabilization set it apart from all others in its class. Great ergonomics, excellent well-saturated photos.

Review: I bought this camera (the black version of the LZ5) for an extended trip to Europe to supplement my larger Lumix super-zoom. The size and weight make it ideal for travel. Easy to hold, no lens cap to lose, sharp pix, even in very low light, thanks to the ...

Pros: Amazing picture quality, video recording, advanced settings and scene modes, no blur on any pictures.

Cons: No speaker on the camera.

The Bottom Line: Buy it. Awesome pictures, many scene modes and color settings, large LCD screen, optical zoom and stabilization. I have many Panasonic products and I have had no problems with any.

Review: This camera takes amazing pictures! I bought the camera at Best Buy because I needed a new camera, (my old one was a 2MP Fujifilm) one that had optical zoom, optical image stabilization and a large LCD screen. There are many different advanced settings ...

Pros: Very Clear Pics. Lots of Modes. Good Price.

Cons: Comes with no Memory Cards

Review: The Pansonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 is one of the best "Point-and-Shoot" Cameras out there. I bought the hole kit at future shop wich includes: Case, Camera, Rechargable Batteries, Battery Recharger, etc.I'm really happy I bought ...

Pros: Price, durability, ease of use, 6x optical zoom

Cons: Large size, weight, and shutter lag

The Bottom Line: If you are a professional, look at a higher pixeled camera. For everyday use, this camera performs well for the price.

Review: After a lot of research, I made the decision to purchase the Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. My favorite thing about this camera is that it has 6x optical zoom. The other cameras that I looked at in this price range couldn't top that and considering digital zoom ...

Pros: good zoom lens, simple menu, easy to use controls

Cons: slow boot up and lag time, bulky

The Bottom Line: No viewfinder. Slow shutter/lag speed. Good color saturation with flash/light. Easy to use controls. Good zoom range.

Review: Below is the ad copy you’ll receive from the Panasonic website on the camera: 6x Optical Zoom in a Compact Camera The DMC-LZ5 combines a compact, easy-to-carry size with a powerful 6x optical zoom lens - equivalent to a 37 to 222mm lens on a ...