Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 14 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
---|---|
Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 15.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
|
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
Other resolutions |
|
Optical zoom | 10.0 x |
---|---|
Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.1 |
Maximum aperture | 3.1 |
Focal length equiv | 25 - 250 |
Autofocus |
|
Manual focus | No |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
Number of focus points | 23 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Folded optics | no |
Minimum shutter speed | 8.0 s |
---|---|
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
|
WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 5.6 |
Flash modes | Auto |
External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.5 fps |
Scene modes |
|
Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
|
Self-timer options |
|
Built-in microphone | yes |
---|---|
Microphone type | Mono |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 4.23 oz |
---|---|
Width | 4.1 in |
Height | 2.27 in |
Depth | 0.82 in |
Power source type |
|
---|---|
Battery life (CIPA) | 250 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 680.0 mAh |
Battery voltage | 3.6 V |
AC adapter included | yes |
On/off switch | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
---|---|
GPS | no |
Calendar | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
|
ISO |
|
---|---|
ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
White balance presets | 4 |
White balance modes |
|
Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
|
Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios |
|
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
---|---|
Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD TFT |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
---|---|
Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
|
HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | MP4 |
Body type | Compact |
---|---|
Colour of product |
|
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 55.0 mB |
---|---|
Compatible memory cards |
|
Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
|
Camera file system |
|
HDMI | no |
---|---|
USB version | 2.0 |
Wireless | Built-In |
Supported WiFi types |
|
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
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
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...
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 SZ5 review, find out how the SZ5 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
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.
Panasonic tests the Wi-Fi camera waters -- again -- by putting it in an uninteresting camera.
The SZ5 offers Wi-Fi connectivity and technology in a compact and affordable package. The question is - how does it perform on the whole?