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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 |
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|  | When: March 2008
Worth: $350 |
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| Panasonic upgrades its TZ line with compact cameras offering 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom lenses. |
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When: June 2008
Worth: $330 |
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| We get our hands on Panasonic's first Wi-Fi camera, but does it actually work? Read on for the full Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 review. |
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| | | When: March 2008
Worth: $300 |
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| Panasonic upgrades its TZ line with compact cameras offering 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom lenses. |
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| Size |
2.33 by 4.07 by 1.44 inches | 2.33 by 4.07 by 1.44 inches | 2.33 by 4.06 by 1.43 inches |
| Weight |
7.52 ounces | 7.52 ounces | 7.36 ounces |
| Display |
3.0 inches, 460K pixels
Touch: No | 3.0 inches, 460K pixels
Touch: No | 2.5 inches, 230K pixels
Touch: No |
| Scene modes |
23 | 23 | 22 |
| Burst mode |
2.5 fps | 2.5 fps | 3 fps |
| Image formats |
JPEG
Up to 3456 x 2592 pixels | JPEG
Up to 3456 x 2592 pixels | JPEG
Up to 3264 x 2448 pixels |
| Video formats |
MJPEG
VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps | MJPEG
VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps | MJPEG
WVGA 848 x 480 @ 30 fps |
| Sensor |
9 Megapixels
1/2.33-inch CCD) | 9 Megapixels
1/2.33-inch CCD) | 8 Megapixels
1/2.5-inch CCD) |
| Optical zoom |
10x | 10x | 10x |
| Focal length |
28-280mm equivalent | 28-280mm equivalent | 28-280mm equivalent |
| Focus range |
Normal: Wide 50cm, Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro: Wide 5cm, Max 200cm, Tele 100cm - infinity | Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro: Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity | Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity. Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard : Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity. |
| Optical image stabilization |
Optical | Optical | Yes |
| Aperture |
Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps), Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) | Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps), Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) | Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps). Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps). |
| Shutter speed |
8 - 1/2,000 sec. | 8 - 1/2,000 sec. (Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.) | 8 - 1/2,000 sec. |
| ISO sensitivity |
ISO 100 to 6400 | ISO 100 to 6400 | ISO 100 to 6400 |
| Light metering |
Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot |
| Exposure control |
Program AE | Program AE | Program AE |
| White balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (+10steps, except for auto set) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (+10steps, except for auto set) |
| Flash modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash range |
Up to 6.3m | Up to 5.3m | Up to 6.3m |
| Memory cards |
SD, SDHC, MMC | SD, SDHC, MMC | SD, SDHC, MMC |
| Wi-Fi |
No | Yes | No |
| Accessories |
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AC, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM |
| Scoreboard: |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 |
| Design | /5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | /5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Menus & Buttons | | 3/5 | |
| Features | /5 | 2/5 | /5 |
| Image quality | /5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Sensor | /5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Lens | /5 | 3.2/5 | /5 |
| Transfer & Storage | /5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Accessories | /5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Total score | % | 58% | % |
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