The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 features 6.0
megapixel resolution, 6.0x optical zoom with image
stabilization, and an extra large 2.5-in. (85,000
pixels resolution) LCD screen.
The major advantage Panasonic digital cameras
has over its competitors is the MEGA Optical Image
Stabilizer. This works to counteract camera shake
due to shaky hands or the use of too slow a shutter
speed (as in low-light shots), and hence helps
avoid blurred shots.
Also interesting on this camera is the 6x optical
zoom reach of 37-222mm (35mm equivalent) whereas
most other digital cameras in this category provides
only 3x optical zoom, and a couple reaches up
to 5x. Record 640x480 pixels movies (with sound)
at 30fps (max. recording time depends on memory
card capacity). Exposure is Program AE with 14
additional Scene Modes.
Panasonic claims a release time lag of 0.008
second minimum. You can take up to 5 images in
Standard Mode and 3 images in Fine Mode with full
resolution. In addition, the Unlimited Consecutive
Shooting function lets you continue shooting until
the memory card or built-in memory is full.
The DMC-LZ5 can be powered by two AA alkaline
or two rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH)
batteries. Included in the box are two Panasonic
Oxyride™ batteries that allow you to take
up to 235 photos. Alkaline batteries let you take
about 175 photos and nickel-metal hydride batteries
allow up to 390 photos. (*1)
The Panasonic LZ5 has 14MB of internal memory.
PictBridge™ technology allows you to print
directly to any PictBridge-compatible printer
without going through a PC.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 should appeal
to those looking for an affordable and easy-to-use
point-and-shoot with 6x optical zoom and built-in
image stabilization.
[See also the Panasonic
Lumix DMC-LZ3 with 5.0 MP resolution, a 2-in.
LCD monitor, a couple of other specs changes and
about $50 less. Compare]
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/
Halogen/White Set
White Balance Adjustment (except for Auto
Set)
Exposure
Program AE
Exposure Button
No
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV Step, ±
2 EV
Backlight Compensation
Yes (at simple
mode)
Auto Bracketing
(AE)
+1/3EV-1EV Step,
3 Frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple
Scene Modes
Dial: Simple,
Normal Picture, Economy, Macro
SCN1, SCN2:(Portrait, Sports, Food, Scenery,
Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks,
Party, Snow, Baby, Soft Skin, Starry Sky,
Candle, High Sensitivity), Moving Image, Playback
Shutter Speed
8 - 1/2,000 sec.
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
Self Timer
10 seconds / 2
seconds
Auto Review
1 sec/3 sec/zoom
Review
1x/4x/8x
Picture Adjustment
Natural, Standard,
Vivid
Color Effect Mode
Cool, Warm, Black
& White, Sepia
Recording Format
Still Image: JPEG
(design rule for camera file system), DPOF
corresponding
Still Image with Audio: JPEG (design rule
for camera file system) + QuickTime
Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Image Quality
Fine/Standard
Motion Image (Quick
Time Motion JPEG)
4:3 Aspect Ratio:
30 or 10 fps (320 x 240 pixels), 640 x 480
pixels (only with SD Memory Card)
Recording Image
Size (Pixels)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
(Still Image)
2816 x 2112
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
3:2 Aspect Ratio
(Still Image)
2816 x 1880
2048 x 1360
16:9 Aspect Ratio
(Still Image)
2816 x 1584
1920 x 1080
Motion Image (4:3
Aspect Ratio)
640 x 480, 320
x 24
CONVENIENCE
FEATURES
Mega Burst Shooting
Mode
Full-resolution
image:
Standard Mode: Up to 8 images at 3 or 2 frames/sec.
Fine Mode: Up to 6 images
Unlimited Consecutive
Shooting
Yes
(Number of shots may vary depending on memory
card size, battery power, picture size, and
compression. The consecutive shooting speed
varies depending on the memory card or the
built-in memory.)
English, Spanish,
Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian,
French
Recording Media
Built-in Memory
SD Memory Card
Multimedia Card
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
No
Interface
DC Input, A/V
Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
Direct Print
PictBridge
Color
Silver or Black
Power Supply
Included:
Two Oxyride™ AA Batteries
Optional:
AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
AA Alkaline Batteries
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)
Battery Life (*1)
Up to 235 pictures
(CIPA Standard) with included AA Oxyride™
Batteries
SOFTWARE
ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™
Yes
ArcSoft® PhotoBase™
Yes
USB Driver
Yes
Lumix® Simple
Viewer
Yes
ACCESSORIES
Batteries
Two AA Oxyride
Batteries
Cables
AV & USB
Strap
Yes
Dimensions (W x
H x D)
100 × 62
× 45 mm
(3.94 × 2.44 × 1.77 in.)
(Not including protruding parts)
Weight
186 g (0.41 lb)
(Body) /
234 g (0.52 lb) (with Battery and SD Memory
Card)
MSRP
US
$279.95 / CDN $429.99, available in March
2006
*1: CIPA
standard measurement method, using SD Memory Card
and the supplied batteries. CIPA (Camera &
Imaging Products Association) creates standards
for measuring battery life. The CIPA standard
measurement method: Switch on the power and LCD,
begin shooting in 30 seconds, switch between telephoto
and wide-angle every 30 seconds, fire the flash
every other shot. After every 10 shots, switch
off the camera unit until the battery cools. Ambient
conditions: 73.4 degrees Farenheit, 50 humidity.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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are as represented by the manufacturer and subject to manufacturer's change
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