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Advanced Compact Digital Cameras

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 4.00

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RRP

$769.00

Review Date

Saturday, 1st of October, 2005

Features

Camera Resolution : 5.0 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 80

ISO Speeds : Auto

Optical Zoom : 12x

What's Hot

Very solidly built

What's Not

Image noise at higher ISO levels

The Final Word

A competent entry into the 8 megapixel arena.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

12x

Camera Resolution

5.0 MP

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Type

Autofocus

Focal Range Telephoto (cm)

200 - infinity

Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)

200 - infinity

Aperture Priority?

Yes

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Functions

Red-eye Reduction Flash

ISO Speeds

80, Auto , 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/2000th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

8 seconds

Shutter Priority?

Yes

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Bracketing Function?

Yes

Self timer?

Yes

Focal Range Wide (cm)

Macro Focus Range Wide (cm)

Lens Aperture Wide (cm)

F2.8 - F8.0

Digital Video

Video resolutions

320x240

Video speed (fps)

10, 30

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

1.8 in

General

Length (mm)

108

Width (mm)

68.4

Height (mm)

84.8

Weight (g)

326

Warranty (Months)

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Power

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 1.1

Number of USB 1.1 Ports

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