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Retail Price: $449.99
Deal Price: $194.00
Savings: $ 255.99 ( 57% )
Stock: N/A
Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Average Evaluation:  
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Color: Silver
Display Size: 1.8
EAN: 0037988985098
Feature: 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Label: Panasonic
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Maximum Focal Length: 72
Maximum Resolution: 5
Minimum Focal Length: 6
Model: DMC-FZ5PP-S
Number Of Items: 1
Optical Zoom: 12
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Variation Description: Silver
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Features
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5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
Amazing 12x optical zoom gets you close to the action without sacrificing image quality
Super-fast shutter times: .008 seconds to release (not including AF time) and .4 seconds between shots
Stores images on Secure Digital (SD) cards; 16MB card included
Powered by a Lithium-Ion battery pack (7.2V, 680 mAh); battery charger included
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Editorial Reviews:
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Though the Panasonic DMC-FZ5S Lumix 5 Megapixel Digital-Camera looks quite like an SLR - it lacks the ability to change lenses. But why would you need to? It has a 12x Leica Elmarit Zoom Lens that, at 6.0-72mm (35mm equivalent: 36-432mm), offers vast focal capabilities. With 5 megapixel effective you can achieve still picture resolutions of up to 2560 x 1920 and movie images up to 320x240 at 30 fps performance. Special Panasonic Mega Optic Image Stabilizer steadies the image despite normal shaking from hand movement. All images are stored on SD media memory cards and can be transferred to a computer for enhancement, storage, and e-mailing. Within its range, this Lumix offers a rather assertive menu of features and, when you consider all your needs and wishes, the DMC-FZ5 offers lots of possibilities you probably never considered. With automatic, smi-automatic, and manual modes, you can choose from flawless ease to challenging creativity. Potentials? They're here - ready and waiting for you to tap into them. Only a click away. Built-in Flash Mode - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off // Effective Distances - Wide - 0.98 - 13.78 feet (ISO Auto); Tele - 1.64 - 8.53 feet (ISO Auto) 1.8 diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD SD and MMC memory card storage (We suggest purchasing optional SD card of 256MB or more for practical use of this camera) PictBridge - When used with compatible printers (amd many are), you can print stills without using a computer Venus Engine Image Processing Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.69'' x 4.25'' x 3.34'' / Weight 0.72 lbs
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Reviews :
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Evaluation:
Conclusion: Great while it lasted!
Review: I purchased this camera in March 2005 and within a month had to return it for repair. Panasonic told me at that time that they would not replace the camera if it could be repaired even though I had only had it for a month...so they repaired it and sent it back to me. I really enjoyed this camera and took some incredible photos with it. I would give it 5 stars for the various features mentioned in other reviews except that now after 3 years of moderate use it has died completely and is not worth fixing. Too bad! I would not spend this kind of money again unless I was purchasing a true digital SLR. Buyer beware!
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Owned for 1 1/2 years..love it!
Review: This is my quick review:
1. Per usual, spent 2 weeks pouring over the specs, reviews and ratings
prior to purchase
2. I have small children and need something durable and responsive.
3. I'm a casual user...just a little more than a point and shoot queen.
In July 05 I plunked down the money for this camera. I have no regrets...absolutely, positively LOVE IT! I have taken it everywhere, banged it around, dropped it, had my small children take photos with it.
I brought home the Canon and Fuji in the same price range. Tried both and
returned both. High points for me are it's light weight, Image Stabization (a must with kids), rapid fire repeat photo ability, and
easy downloads.
Would buy it again in a heartbeat!
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Compact body, sharp photos, easy to use
Review: The Panasonic Lumix FZ5K (K for black, S for silver) is came out on February 2005. In tech terms, it's a little old but still a great camera and an even a better value. It has dummy-proof modes that allow newcomers to digita photography to focus on the composition and is advanced enough for all but the pickiest dSLR users. The package includes everything you need to get started, including the battery charger.
--- Target Audience ---
Newcomers to digital photography to advanced users. If you're new to photography, the FZ5 includes programmed modesIf you're a basic-to-advanced amateur, the program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual, compensation, and multiple other settings allow for broad creative control.
--- Pros ---
Truly inexpensive 5MP.
- You can grab one of these in Wolf/Ritz Camera or Fry's for $177-190.
Broad optical zoom range at 6-72 (36-432 equivalent on a 35mm camera).
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8-3.3/6-72 aspherical lens.
- I've read that Leica doesn't actually manufacture this lens but the pictures speak for themselves and their "seal of approval" appears well represented.
Max aperture of f/2.8.
Super-compact.
- I've used an Olympus OM-1n for many years. This camera set the standard for compact SLRs. The DMC-FZ5 is smaller... way smaller.
Pretty responsive shutter despite its "age".
Integrated flash.
"Flippable" hood.
2-hr battery charge (lasts 200-250 photos).
"Sealed", non-interchangeable lens design.
- With its broad zoom range, equivalent to a 36-432mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera, this is probably not a concern. The fact that it is closed removes the dreaded dust issues that only advanced dust-removal technologies can take care of.
--- Cons ---
Will not accept SD cards above 1GB.
Only 5MP (i.e., don't plan on framing anything above 8" x 10").
No RAW format support (TIFF is supported and will likely do the trick for non-pro users).
Proprietary battery (no biggie; I've found third-party equivalents for $5-10).
No hotshoe.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Lens jammed after only a year
Review: I LOVED this camera, everything about it, until it jammed for no apparent reason after having it just over a year. I've seen other users with the same problem on this website so I guess I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. But, do I buy another Panasonic, do I upgrade to the FZ8, don't know whether I trust them or not which is a shame because as I mentioned it is great - easy to learn & use, takes reliable pictures etc.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Decent Camera but beware of Lens jamming problem
Review: Bought this camera 2+ years ago. Everything worked really well for the most part and took some amazing pictures. This was really my ideal digital camera and I would've given it more stars if it wasn't for the fact that it quit on me after the warranty ran out. It just stopped working..the lens was stuck in the inside position and i was unable to fix it. I ended up opening it up to check out the mechanics and now it is truly finished :). I am thinking of buying the fz7 as replacement but not sure due to the jamming problem I experienced with the fz5.
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