Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5K (black)

Description: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5K is a 5-megapixel, enthusiast's camera.Compared to other enthusiast's digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $350.

Pros: Has a 12x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.This camera also offers control of several exposure modes including shutter-priority, aperture-priority, program, and manual mode.

Cons: Has a 3.3 in thickness.Also, this digital camera has 5-megapixel resolution, which is somewhat lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.

Suitability: Built for those who consider image quality and performance more important than ease of use.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.

Value: In general, this digital camera's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other digital cameras.

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• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part Number: DMC-FZ5

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Point-and-shoot highlights Having video capture capability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
• Width 4.3 in
• Depth 3.3 in
• Height 2.7 in
• Weight 0.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Main Features

• Resolution 5 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 5,360,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 5,000,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Panning, Scenery, Fireworks, Night scene, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Night portrait
• Special Effects Cool, Warm, Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Halogen, Daylight
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format JPEG, TIFF
• Remote Control None
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage TIFF 2560 x 1920, Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920, Standard JPEG 2560 x 1920, TIFF 2048 x 1536, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536, Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536, TIFF 1600 x 1200, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200, Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200, TIFF 1280 x 960, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960, Standard JPEG 1280 x 960, TIFF 640 x 480, Fine JPEG 640 x 480, Standard JPEG 640 x 480, TIFF 1920 x 1080, Fine JPEG 1920 x 1080, Standard JPEG 1920 x 1080

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 15 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 72 mm - F/2.8-3.3
• Focal Length 6 mm - 72 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 432 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
• Min Focus Range 11.8 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-3.3
• Optical Zoom 12 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
• Filter Size 55 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Leica
• Features Aspherical lens

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Audio dubbing, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, RGB primary color filter, Camera orientation detection

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Electronic
• Viewfinder Color Support Color
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 114,000 pixels
• Field Coverage 100%

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 130,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software ArcSoft PhotoBase, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, ArcSoft PhotoImpression

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.x, MS Windows 98 SE
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Lens cap, Lens hood, Hand strap, Lens adapter
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
• Phone: 800/662-3537