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03 Nov, 2008
At first blush, an excellent little camera
3 of 3 found this helpful I own several digital cameras, from DSLR down to compact pocket models. I bought the TZ5 as an all-purpose utility camera for day-to-day carry. Let me say that I have had this camera for only 3 days, so this is strictly a "first impressions" review.
I was hesitant to buy another Panasonic because of a warranty problem with a Lumix DMC-FZ5, for which I had to pay over $100 toward repairs that were done within the warranty period. I contacted Panasonic twice, and they never even replied. So, if you buy a Panasonic Lumix, hope to heck that you don't need warranty work done.
The past problems notwithstanding, I found the TZ5 at an exceptionally good price, coupled with a 10% coupon from PayPal, so I jumped on it.
In the short time that I've had it, I've made about 200 shots, trying out various features and putting the little machine to the test.
Big plusses: 10X zoom, super-sharp lens, ultra-close macro focus, two user-definable scene modes, excellent color rendition.
Minuses: Neither of these are biggies, but the camera is surprisingly heavy for such a small package, and it isn't as small a package as many others. HOWEVER, I don't think there's anything smaller that has a 10X lens.
If you study reviews of this camera on the web, you will find all Lumix cameras getting some black marks for "noise." Yes, I know what "noise" is, and both my Lumix cameras do show some noise - but only when the camera is set at 400 ISO or higher, AND I got for prints larger than 5 X 7, or click zoom repeatedly when the picture is displayed on the screen. In my opinion, a snapshooter who normally has prints made at 4" x 6" will never see this "noise." If your intent is to make 16 x 20 prints, then you shouldn't be buying a snapshooter's camera to begin with.
There's no point in my naming all the features of the camera; you can get those off Panasonic's web site - and many sites that offer the camera for sale. If you're looking for a travel oompanion that can make excellent photos under a wide range of conditions, including zooming out to 10 power, or close-focussing on a tiny flower, this may be the ideal selection.
Just hope that you don't need repairs (and, honestly, I have no reason to believe that the Lumix's are any more repair-prone than other brands.)
11 Feb, 2023
Mont Blanc is the best.
Some reviewer commented that Monteverde refills are superior to this Mont Blancs. Horse hockey! You cannot beat the Mont Blanc refills. These are top-drawer. Why put a $3 refill in a $200 pen?
29 Dec, 2024
Is very handy.
Been the Sierra engagement calendar for at least 20 years. It meets my needs, and has fantastic photos.