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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

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User ratings:
16
4.3 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
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Pros

  • strong specification and a healthy range of advanced technology
  • decent image quality
  • Colours are good with bright blues and greens in landscape shots

Cons

  • Video - The camera records 720p video
  • ISO3200 is only available at a reduced resolution of 3 megapixels
  • Wi-Fi functionality

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 3.1
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

Pros

  • strong specification and a healthy range of advanced technology
  • decent image quality
  • Colours are good with bright blues and greens in landscape shots
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • full Wi-Fi connectivity in a small package
  • Wi-Fi functionality performs very well and is smoothly integrated in to the user experience
  • much faster burst performance
  • Panasonic SZ5 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • Video - The camera records 720p video
  • ISO3200 is only available at a reduced resolution of 3 megapixels
  • Wi-Fi functionality
  • lack of a touch panel
  • Does the Panasonic SZ5 have Weather Sealing
  • Panasonic SZ5 have Image Stabilization
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Panasonic SZ5 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • No pricing or availability was announced
  • SZ1 with built-in Wi-Fi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4320x2880
  • 4320x2432
  • 3648x2736
  • 3232x3232
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.1
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv25 - 250
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points23
Image stabiliserOptical
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.6
Flash modesAuto
External flashno
Continuous drive1.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.23 oz
Width4.1 in
Height2.27 in
Depth0.82 in
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Power
Power source type
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity680.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.6 V
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMP4
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage55.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6
Based on 7 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ5 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ5 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 11/09/2012Quick TakeProsSlim body Optical image stabilization 25mm wide-angle Leica lens WiFi uploading and smart phone integration Upload to social networks via WiFi HD video (1280x720) recorded in MP4 ConsOverall image quality is sub par Photos taken in low light w/o flash look

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 02.10.2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 is a new mid-range travel-zoom compact camera with built-in wi-fi connectivity. The Panasonic SZ5 also offers 14 megapixels, a 10x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and 720p HD movies. Read our Panasonic DMC-SZ5 review now...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix SZ5 review
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Published: 24.09.2012
Panasonic Lumix SZ5 review
4.3

The SZ5 offers Wi-Fi connectivity and technology in a compact and affordable package. The question is - how does it perform on the whole?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic SZ5 Review
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Published: 18.07.2012
Panasonic SZ5 Review

Panasonic SZ5 review, find out how the SZ5 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic SZ5 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 18.07.2012
Panasonic SZ5 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Panasonic SZ5 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 25-250 mm F3.1-5.9 lens. Read our SZ5 review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 18.07.2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

Panasonic tests the Wi-Fi camera waters -- again -- by putting it in an uninteresting camera.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix SZ5 Review
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Published: 24.09.2012
Panasonic Lumix SZ5 Review
4.5

The SZ5 offers Wi-Fi connectivity and technology in a compact and affordable package. The question is - how does it perform on the whole?