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| Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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 Screen size | 1.8 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 5 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.23 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 5.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 5.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 12.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.3 |
| Focal length equiv | 36 - 432 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | No |
| Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
| Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
| Minimum shutter speed | 8.0 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 4.5 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
| Self-timer | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|
| Weight | 11.5 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.25 in |
| Height | 2.69 in |
| Depth | 3.34 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 680.0 mAh |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 80 |
| ISO maximum | 400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 2560 x 1920 px |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Uncompressed format | TIFF |
| Screen size | 1.8 in |
|---|---|
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 130000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Maximum resolution | 320 x 240 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Camera playback | Movie |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
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| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 16.0 mB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
Available in black or silver, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ5 sports the same Leica 12x optical zoom lens as its successful predecessor, the DMC-FZ20 but, unlike the FZ20, it cannot maintain the f2.8 maximum aperture throughout its full zoom range. With a plastic body that is almost identical to that of the 3-megapixel FZ3, the FZ5 is smaller and roughly 40% lighter and 20% cheaper than the FZ20. The FZ5's body is well made and feels comfortable in the hands.
Announced just before PMA in February 2005, the DMC-FZ5 is one of two direct sucessors to the popular (and dpreview Highly Recommended) DMC-FZ3. Like its predecessor the FZ5 sports a Leica-branded DC Vario-Elmarit zoom with a whopping 12x optical range (35-420mm equiv), though the larger sensor has resulted in a slightly slower F2.8-F3.3 aperture range. It also boasts the same newly-improved optical image stabilization system and the Venus II engine, which, according to Panasonic's documentation, is now equivalent to shooting at 3 or 4 shutter speed steps faster - (the figure for the FZ20 was quoted as 2 or 3 shutter speed steps).
Detailed review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.
Announced just before PMA in February 2005, the DMC-FZ5 is one of two direct sucessors to the popular (and dpreview Highly Recommended) DMC-FZ3. Like its predecessor the FZ5 sports a Leica-branded DC Vario-Elmarit zoom with a whopping 12x optical range (35-420mm equiv), though the larger sensor has resulted in a slightly slower F2.8-F3.3 aperture range. It also boasts the same newly-improved optical image stabilization system and the Venus II engine, which, according to Panasonic's documentation, is now equivalent to shooting at 3 or 4 shutter speed steps faster - (the figure for the FZ20 was quoted as 2 or 3 shutter speed steps).
Panasonic Lumix FZ
A competent entry into the 8 megapixel arena.
A competent entry into the 8 megapixel arena.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ5 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.8 out of 5 - 8 reviews - photographyreview.com
Panasonic Lumix FZ
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