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kiteboy Jul 2, 2009

This camera combines just about everything into a relatively compact package. The big Leica-branded lens goes from wide 28mm to 280mm equivalent. I've used both ends of the range often, but I have to say the wide setting is a real winner for landscapes and tight indoor situations....

cjenjr Jul 2, 2009

After a mechanical failure of an older Sony DSC-H1, I was looking for a camera with similar specs in a slightly smaller package. Panasonic had just released some updates earlier in the Spring 2009 and the DMC-TZ5 was receiving some good discounts. I picked mine up for around $210 online. This...

LoneWolf Jul 2, 2009

Takes very nice pics in well lit areas. Sometimes images are a little over processed with "noise reduction filtering" though and pics that need the flash tend to be on the orange side. Takes 720P HD video which it was one of the first to do. Video quality is good, not great, and has...

toyotaboy Aug 3, 2009

Decent battery life, incredible macro and dark photo taking. There are only two things I don't like about this camera: 1. It's a little bulky, not exactly toss in your shirt pocket, but not bad 2. The audio pickup isn't nearly as good as say a Canon powershot I was reccomended...

m1le5 Jun 23, 2011

Hands down best feature: starry sky mode. Set the camera up at night, put in this mode, set the interval (15, 30 or 60 seconds) then sit back and wait. An absolutely beautiful night shot will emerge. Fun times to be had with that feature alone...