• 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)

• nv:Sensor^9.1 Megapixel|Size^1/2.33" CCD Sensor|Image Resolution^3456 x 2592|Movie Resolution^640 x 480|Memory Included^27MB Internal|Storage Media^Multimedia Card|Storage Media^SD/SDHC Memory Card|Compressed Format^DPOF|Compressed Format^JPEG Exif 2.21|Movie File Format^QuickTime® motion JPEG|Optical Zoom^10x|Digital Zoom^4X|Focal Length^f=4.6-46mm|Focus Mode^Normal AF|Focus Mode^Macro AF|Focus Mode^Continuous|LCD Monitor^3.0 inches|LCD Pixels^460,000 Pixels|LCD Coverage^100%

Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The TZ5 can record motion images with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 frames per second (fps). f=4.6-46mm (35mm equiv - 28-280mm) Focal Length 3.0 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro/Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard - Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 300 Shots (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.507 lbs

This camera is very nice but to me it did have few set backs. From the time you click the button for your picture and the time the pic is actually taken was a bit slow but I havent adjusted any settings yet on my camera. I believe there is a setting for that on there though. In my opinion if you are trying to take quick pics from the beginning this camera is not for you. I have young kids and is very hard to take pics with them moving all the time. And when you take pictures there is a red light that shines in peoples face. Although you do have the advantage of panoramic pics and one touch click that takes several shots one after the other i think they would have to be preplanned before you take them. The camera was actually smaller than I thought it was which was a plus. Picture come out very clear which impressed me. This camera supports a 16 gb SD card which is nice as well. Overall I am happy with this camera and hope it will stay that way since I have only had this camera since Christmas time.

Love the design of the camera - easy to figure out the power, review and action switches. The wheel at the top of the camera is in a good place so that it is not easily bumped to the wrong setting while in use.

Battery has a nice long life - which is a nice change from the Canon I just retired.

There are so many features, though, that I am still in the learning phase with what all can be done - and what setting should be used for various situations. Right now, it's a lot of trial and error. It would be nice if there was some sort of tutorial included with the software.

One feature of the camera I love is the facial recognition on the display. When taking pictures, it will recognize different faces in the shot and give extra focus on them. Not sure how many it will recognize at one time, but we've had up to 6 people in one pic and it put the focus box on each of them. (It pretty much has to see at least a nose and 2 eyes for the recognition to happen.)

Basically - after all of the research I did, I love my choice - and the price here on Amazon could not be beat. (At the time I purchased, it was a full $100 cheaper than I could find it anywhere else.) I just need to get out there and figure out what all I can do with it.

It seems like the reviews for this camera around the various sites on the internet were really good. I bought the camera largely based on those reviews. I'd say I'm not completely disappointed but I may have continued shopping if I were more familiar with some of the cons.

The pros:
Under most lighting conditions it takes beautiful pictures.
It is compact for a 10X optical zoom camera
The movie quality is fantastic. It prevents the need to have a separate camcorder (unless you are taking serious video)
It is pretty quick performance-wise

the cons:
there are some pics that look soft around the edges
there is a lot of noise in low light conditions. A LOT of noise. This is the big disappointment of the camera.

Over all, it's a decent camera, but I would have spent a little more money and given up the compact size for better low-light pics.

We used to have an Olympus 10x zoom camera, it was bulky and it was only 4 MP, this camera is much more compact with a big LCD display, it looked great. We have used it for a month or so, it's been working flawlessly, my wife likes it, that's what really matters. We will be on a trip to China in a few weeks, the camera will get a lot of usage for sure.

I bought this camera for my family as we needed a small digital slim camera to take with us on vacations that would fit in a pocket or purse. I did alot of research because I wanted a minimum 9MP camera with maximum zoom and HD Video capabilities. I chose the Panasonic TZ5K and I am happy I made the right decision! It takes wonderful pictures in Intelligent Auto mode and sharp HD videos that playback perfectly on my Pioneer Plasma 50" TV. Panasonic has hit a Home Run with the TZ5 camera and Amazon always has the best price with fastest delivery. I would recommend both to everyone!