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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) |  | Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $279.95
Buy New: $229.00
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Seller: AllTechUS
Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 63
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Optical Zoom: 12
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 49.2
Minimum Focal Length: 4.1
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6 x 7 x 2
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MPN: DMC-ZS5K
Model: DMC-ZS5K
UPC: 885170004184
EAN: 0885170004184
ASIN: B00395YA90
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| Features:
| • | The DMC-ZS5 features a powerful 12x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 25-300mm) | | • | The 25mm ultra wide-angle lens has about twice the shooting area as a standard 35mm lens | | • | The Intelligent Zoom with the DMC-ZS5 extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom | | • | The Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-ZS5 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.35 second (wide-end) / 0.41 second (tele-end) for auto focusing | | • | The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) nearly doubles the hand-shake correction power of conventional MEGA O.I.S |
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Product Description
Panasonic DMC-ZS5 Digital Camera Features25mm Ultra Wide-angle 12x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens
The DMC-ZS5 features a 25mm ultra wide-angle* 12x optical zoom f/3.3-4.9 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (35mm camera equivalent: 25-300mm). Incorporating Panasonic's advanced optical technologies, this lens system is comprised of 10 elements in 8 groups, with 2 ED (Extra Low Dispersion) lenses and 2 aspherical lenses / 3 aspherical surfaces while preserving compactness. This lens system enables a remarkable 25 to 300mm range of focal length in this compact body. The powerful zoom of the DMC-ZS5can be freely controlled even when shooting motion images. Inheriting the fine rendering and outstanding quality of the LEICA ELMAR lens, this easy-to-carry camera delivers beautiful images any time, any place. * Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position. Powerful 12x Optical Zoom
The DMC-ZS5 features a powerful 12x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 25-300mm). This gives you highly natural expressions from people and animals that you can't get close to. It is also available in movie recording with the mechanism designed to minimize the noise of auto focusing or zooming. And its slim, compact, pocket-sized body can easily go wherever you do for both everyday snapshots and traveling. 25mm Ultra Wide-angle Lens
The 25mm ultra wide-angle lens* has about twice the shooting area as a standard 35mm lens. This enhances all kinds of shooting situations, like when you're photographing a group of people at an indoor party or shooting a large structure or sweeping landscape while traveling. 16x Intelligent Zoom / 23.4x Extra Optical Zoom
Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the DMC-ZS5 which extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom. This means the 12x optical can virtuall
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 Best P&S Camera on the Market, PLUS Amazing HD Video April 18, 2010
Jacob L. Mcgee (Lakewood, Ohio)
57 out of 62 found this review helpful
This is hands-down the best camera I've owned, and that includes SLR's.
Right out of the box, this camera is simple to use. As a still camera, it turns out crazy clear pictures, and the 12x Optical Zoom lens is pretty nuts for this sized camera. I first tried out the Nikon Coolpix S8000, and this thing stomps the Nikon in every way, including the lens. Yes, this 12mp camera turns out better pictures than Nikon's 14mp camera.
On top of being a great still camera, this takes GREAT HD video. Super clear, little to no feedback or distortion.
Then, if you get into the manual and learn how to really use this camera, there are so many manual adjustments (shutter speed, fstop, etc), it's almost as customizable as an slr camera, save for interchangeable lenses.
All in all, this is a great deal, and certainly at the top of the line.
panasonic DMC-ZS5 April 4, 2010
S. J. Greiner (Marquette, MI)
28 out of 38 found this review helpful
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)
I just got this camera to replace a fujifilm 12x Zoom i got last year. It was just ok. This camera is the BEST hands down!!! Right out of the box great photos and movies, the best point and shoot camera with great zoom for a compact!! Nothing bad to say about this, the price is fare for this camera!
"Great little point and shoot " May 23, 2010
T. Lindsay (Indianapolis)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a novice , but I'm thoroughly pleased with my results. I used it outdoors today for the first time WOW !! Clarity and colors look great. Indoor pictures are great with proper lighting. With low light good not great. I'd highly recommend. HD video is a pleasant bonus crystal clear. Definitely a keeper. I'm headed to the Bahamas in July I can't wait !
Panasonic DMC ZS5 vs Canon SX 210 vs Nikon S8000 July 8, 2010
Nitze (Washington, DC)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The title of my comments presents the dilemma I had before going to a camera shop and holding them, testing them and talking with the salesman. My research suggested, despite the media hype and ads and especially Consumer Reports high recommendation of the Nikon, that I select the Panasonic and I did and I think it is GREAT!!!!!!! It is the only one of the three in its "macro zoom" point and shoot class that had a built in flash (not an annoying pop-up that conflicts with one's hand), has a battery charger that plugs directly into the electrical socket (don't we all have too many adapters and chargers in our lives already to deal with still another cord???!!), had versatility of both Auto and powerful Manual, had nicely placed and useful controls and had a "handle" to make it easier for this medium sized woman's hand to hold the camera steadily and comfortably. The photos are just fine and superior to the Canon Supershot 1200 IS that launched me into the digital photography world. I plan to use the Canon from time to time, but I am looking forward to my new Lumix world-- for travelling and recording sporting events -- and hope others join me.
One question: "What do you recommend for a camera case for the Panasonic ZS5?" Semi soft case? hard? And what manufacturer and model?
Thanks!
PANASONIC ZS5 BEST IN CLASS? September 3, 2010
D. A. Paulon (Forest Lake, MN United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The question is whether the Panasonic ZS5 is the best in the 2010 class of point and shoot cameras. In my humble opinion it is. All of the reviews written against this camera, for example poor picture quality and not a real 12X Optical Zoom(you've got to be kidding), are simply not true. Even the favorable reviews are not necessarily true. I have been taking photos of some kind over 45 years and I have yet to find the "perfect" camera. Of course, I am not a professional, but I feel I am more than just the casual photographer.
I have tested the ZS5 camera against an older, but more expensive Casio Exlim 7.2 Megapixels and my Nikon D70. All of these cameras are very good, but I wanted to take a more versatile camera on our recent trip to Alaska. The picture quality was just simply outstanding. Were all of them perfect? Did all the 500 plus photos turn out with perfect contrast, sharpness, and focus? No, to both questions. But taking pictures of Orca whales on the move, which turned out very good, and a still picture over Resurrection Bay are quite different. The camera performed in excellent fashion when properly used. For example, in manual mode it took almost perfect pictures of the moon rising over the mountains on Resurrection Bay and in IA, the camera performed very well in the sunlight over Exit Glacier. However, you will get washed out colors, especially on white capped mountains when taking the picture into the light. But that is what most any camera would likely do. One review accurately noted that putting the camera in Scene mode would be very beneficial and I agree with this observation. And of course, Manual, Aperture, and Shutter speed modes are all there to learn and use to take better pictures by anyone.
The camera also did an excellent job with the true 12X optical zoom plus the 4X digital. Excellent quality if one holds the camera still.
As other reviews have noted, the ZS5 does an outstanding job taking macro zoom pictures. Taking video movies with the camera also showed excellent results; just don't move the camera too quickly.
I highly recommend the Pansonic ZS5 digital camera as an all around camera. To those who are still undecided as to which point and shoot camera to buy, you will not be disappointed with the Panasonic ZS5. For those who have purchased the camera, stay with it.
In conclusion, this is still a point and shoot digital camera. These cameras have come a long way in quality and price reduction. All of the major companies make great point and shoot cameras, but that is exactly what they are. These kinds of cameras have a place for good photography but are no match for a digital SLR, but again, when hiking up the Harding Ice Fields near Seward, Alaska, the Panasonic ZS5 was a perfect litte pocket camera to carry.
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