Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ5 Digital Camera

**Macfly** · 28-05-2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 is a compact digital camera with a 6 megapixel sensor and 6x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 37-222mm on a 35mm camera. With a list price of $279.95, the LZ5 offers Panasonic's class-leading optical image stabilization in a small (less than 4 inches wide, 186 grams), simple package at an affordable price.

The DMC-LZ5 looks a lot like its predecessors, the DMC-LZ1 and LZ2. The camera is midsize -- too big for your small pockets, but it'll still go into a your jacket with ease. The body is made of a nice mix of metal and plastic, and it feels very solid in the hand. The controls are well-placed, and "button clutter" is kept to a minimum.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5's dimensions are 100 (W) × 62 (H) × 45 mm (D) mm, and it weighs 186g without the battery and storage card fitted. The camera is powered by 2 AA size batteries Pack AA (Panasonic Oxyride Battery supplied), which has an approximate CIPA battery life of 235 shots. There is a plastic tripod mount in the left of the bottom of the camera.

**Gonzo** · 29-05-2009

Max resolution 2816 x 2112
Click for help Low resolution 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (HDTV 16:9)
Click for help Image ratio w:h 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Click for help Effective pixels 6.0 million
Click for help Sensor photo detectors 6.3 million
Click for help Sensor size 1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Click for help Pixel density 24 MP/cm²
Click for help Sensor type CCD
Click for help Sensor manufacturer Matsushita
Click for help ISO rating Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, (800/1600 with limitations)
Click for help Zoom wide (W) 37 mm
Click for help Zoom tele (T) 222 mm (6 x)
Click for help Digital zoom Yes
Click for help Image stabilization Yes, Lens
Click for help Auto Focus TTL
Click for help Manual Focus No
Click for help Normal focus range 50 cm
Click for help Macro focus range 5 cm
Click for help White balance override 4 positions, plus manual
Click for help Aperture range F2.8 - F4.5
Click for help Min shutter 60 sec
Click for help Max shutter 1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash range 4.2 m
External flash No
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Click for help Exposure compensation -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Click for help Metering Intelligent multi-segment
Click for help Aperture priority No
Click for help Shutter priority No
Click for help Focal length multiplier
Lens thread No
Click for help Continuous Drive Yes, 2/3 fps, max 8 images
Movie Clips Yes, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 30/10 fps, audio, unlimited
Remote control No
Self-timer Yes, 2 or 10 sec

**Gonzo** · 29-05-2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 offers Auto, Simple and Economy exposure modes plus 15 different scene modes (Portrait, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Soft Skin, Starry Sky, Candle, Food, Baby1, Baby2, High Sensitivity. The maximum aperture is f2.8 (wide) – f4.5 (tele), and the shutter speed range is 60 secs. – 1/2000th sec.