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Features Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP

    * 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints

    * 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection

    * New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects

    * 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO

    * Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

 

Technical Details Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP

    * Brand Name: Panasonic

    * Model: DMC-TZ5S

    * Optical Sensor Resolution: 9.1 MP

    * optical_sensor_technology: CCD Unknown modifier

    * Optical zoom: 10 x

    * maximum_aperture_range: F/3.3-4.9 Unknown modifier

    * Minimum focal length: 4.7 millimeters

    * Maximum focal length: 47 millimeters

    * Lens Type: Zoom lens

    * optical_sensor_size: 1/2.33" Unknown modifier

    * Included Flash Type: Built-in flash

    * Display Size: 3 inches

    * light_sensitivity: ISO 100 Unknown modifier, ISO 800 Unknown modifier, ISO 400 Unknown modifier, ISO 200 Unknown modifier, ISO auto Unknown modifier, ISO auto (1600-6400) Unknown modifier, ISO 1600 Unknown modifier

    * Image types: JPEG

    * Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode

    * Exposure Control Type: Candle, Beach, Snow, High sensitivity, Starry sky, Soft skin, Baby1, Baby2, Portrait mode, Aerial photo, Hi-speed burst, Clipboard, Party/indoor, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Pet, Scenery, Food, Fireworks, Night scene, Underwater, Sports mode, Sunset

    * Viewfinder Type: None

    * Width: 1.42 inches

    * Depth: 1.5 inches

    * Height: 2.34 inches

    * Weight: 0.51 pounds

 

Description Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP

The 9.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ5 packs a 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active photographer who needs a versatile digital camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens, which lets you capture a wider-framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm camera, with the TZ-Series 10x optical zoom, you're empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction.

 

With the addition of Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction, Panasonic’s Advanced Intelligent Auto mode consists of seven intuitive technologies, all which are specifically designed to help make photo-taking an enjoyable and seamless process unnoticed by the consumer -- helping them to take clear photos. When in Advanced Intelligent Auto mode, the following technologies all operate automatically; no settings need to be manually changed.

 

Also new to the TZ5 is the Venus Engine IV, Panasonic’s new high-performance image processing LSI. The Venus Engine IV produces higher-quality pictures than its predecessor, the Venus Engine III, by using a more advanced signal processing system. The new Venus Engine IV also improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects in both Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO and reduces the shutter release time lag. Both models also incorporate Intelligent LCD, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or light; indoors or outdoors. With a newly developed 460,000-dot high resolution in the TZ5’s 3.0-inch LCD, photos can be easily viewed on the display, regardless of the shooting environment.

 

The TZ5 is also capable of recording 720p high-definition motion pictures, and because of its support of SD memory cards, is easily compatible with Panasonic Viera plasma HDTVs that have an integrated SD memory card slot, so viewing photos is simple. Also, with the newly added HD component output capability, users can also connect the TZ5 to an HDTV and watch a slideshow complete with mood-appropriate music, choosing from natural, slow, urban and swing.

Best Digital Camera! Most for the $$$ by far!

When the time came to replace our 5-year-old Sony Cybershot I did lots of research all the while intending to buy another Sony. When I came across this model I was intrigued. Most of the digital cameras I had considered touted many features I would never use. This digital camera offered everything on my checklist with a unique added bonus in this price range----A REAL lens with incredible zoom and wide shot capabilities.

I bought it about three weeks ago and could not be happier. We have taken many photos and videos during the final weeks of the school year and I am blown away by the difference in quality VS our old Sony. Low-light photos are brilliant. Isn't technology wonderful?!!?!!

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Excellent Choice

This is a truly excellent choice for a small digital camera. Pocket sized yet a great 10x optical Leica zoom, excellent auto function and easy to read instructions. Fantastic view finder and wide angle, as well as micro. I highly recommend the TZ5 and TZ4. Simply said, used it over a month with 200 plus photo's of graduation and grandchildren, including crystal clear movies, 10 out of 10.

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Love this digital camera

I am so pleased with this inexpensive digital camera. I have a 3 month old son, who generally has red eyes in every picture, but the automatic red eye removal works wonders!! When a picture is first taken I can see he has red eyes in the picture, but after about 2 seconds the best digital camera automatically removes them, no more manually editing every single picture!

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Features Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP

    * 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints

    * 3x optical image-stabilized zoom

    * 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II monitor

    * Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur

    * Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

 

Technical Details Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP

    * Sensor: 8.0 Megapixel

    * Size: 1/2.5 inch

    * Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448

    * Movie Resolution: 640 x 480

    * Memory Included: 32MB Memory Card

    * Storage Media: MultiMediaCard

    * Storage Media: HC MMC Plus Card

    * Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card

    * Storage Media: MMC Plus Card

    * Compressed Format: DPOF 1.1

    * Movie File Format: AVI motion JPEG

    * Optical Zoom: 3x

    * Digital Zoom: 4X

    * Combined Zoom: 12x

    * Focal Length: 6.2mm - 18.6mm

    * Focus Mode: TTL - AF

    * Focusing Range: Normal: 12 in./30cm-infinity

 

Description Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP

The Canon SD1100 IS Digital ELPH includes an 8-Megapixel 1/2.5" CCD imager and a 3x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, which covers a range of 38-114mm equivalent. Exposure is fully automatic with 2.0EV of manual exposure compensation and four metering modes to handle difficult lighting along with a ties metering to the camera's Face Detection system. 13 scene modes keep the digital camera approachable for beginners. A long-exposure mode in the Canon SD1100 IS ELPH lets you set exposure times as long as 15 seconds manually, and a 2.5" LCD display for framing images. The Canon ELPH SD1100 IS sports a fairly wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1600. Shutter Speed - 15-1/1500 seconds, Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 seconds ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Exposure Compensation - 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Built-in Flash - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, and Slow Synchro Flash Range - 12-11 feet/30cm-3.5m (W), 12-6.6 feet/30cm-2.0m (T) Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets) Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Self-Timer - 2-seconds, 10-seconds delay, and Custom Dimensions - 3.42 x 2.16 x 0.87 (86.8x54.8x22.0mm) Weight - 4.41 ounces (125 grams)

Nice and Simple

This is a simple little digital camera and is quick in every way. I have had a few canon cameras in the past and not too much has changed. You get solid photos from this point and shoot. Not as good as a digital SLR but then again the cost and size make those every day trips great. If you are looking for a nice little camera, that takes very good photos, quick to start up and easy to use, this is the one for you.
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Quick, easy, great pictures

I decided to get the SD 1100, rather than the 1000 or 750 my friends have, and I'm glad I did. The image stabilization works well, and having the extra megapixels means my shots consistently look just a bit better than theirs. Further, the thing is so remarkably small that it comes with me almost everywhere. It boots up quickly, too, making it easier to get shots of animals or moving people.

I didn't install the included software, so I can't comment on that, but I do appreciate that pictures import into Picasa just fine without it.
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Best digital camera

Bought inexpensive digital camera to replace my bulky PowerShot S3. This digital camera is small, so much so that it can perfectly fit in your pocket. It's about the same size as a cell phone. The face detection on this digital camera is amazing, it will track faces (even if they are moving) and focus right on them. There are a few settings that can be played with in the manual mode, but not many. This is to be expected though being it is a point and shoot. I love the navigational pad, it is flush to the rest of the digital camera, but it is big enough so you don't mistake the keys (even if you are not looking). The battery life on the digital camera is great, usually get around 240 pictures, but that can be extended by tweaking the power save settings in the menu. There is only one function I wish they would have added to the digital camera, and that is stitch shooting. The style of inexpensive digital camera is great, the chrome ring around the lens looks awesome, but will get finger prints all over it realllly quick.

Over all this digital camera is amazing, just wish there was a stitch feature.
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Features Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4K 8.1MP

    * 8.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints

    * 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection

    * New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects

    * 2.5-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO

    * Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

 

Technical Details Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4K 8.1MP

    * Brand Name: Panasonic

    * Model: DMC-TZ4K

    * Optical Sensor Resolution: 8.1 MP

    * optical_sensor_technology: CCD Unknown modifier

    * Optical zoom: 10 x

    * maximum_aperture_range: F/3.3-4.9 Unknown modifier

    * Minimum focal length: 4.7 millimeters

    * Maximum focal length: 47 millimeters

    * Lens Type: Zoom lens

    * optical_sensor_size: 1/2.5" Unknown modifier

    * Included Flash Type: Built-in flash

    * Display Size: 2.5 inches

    * light_sensitivity: ISO 100 Unknown modifier, ISO 800 Unknown modifier, ISO 400 Unknown modifier, ISO 200 Unknown modifier, ISO auto Unknown modifier, ISO auto (1600-6400) Unknown modifier, ISO 1600 Unknown modifier

    * Image types: JPEG

    * Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode

    * Exposure Control Type: Candle, Beach, Snow, High sensitivity, Starry sky, Soft skin, Baby1, Baby2, Portrait mode, Aerial photo, Hi-speed burst, Clipboard, Party/indoor, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Pet, Scenery, Food, Fireworks, Night scene, Underwater, Sports mode, Sunset

    * Viewfinder Type: None

    * Width: 1.42 inches

    * Depth: 1.5 inches

    * Height: 2.34 inches

    * Weight: 0.51 pounds

 

Description Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4K 8.1MP

The 8.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ4 packs a 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active photographer who needs a versatile digital camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens, which lets you capture a wider-framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm camera, with the TZ-Series 10x optical zoom, you're empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction.

With the addition of Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction, Panasonic’s Advanced Intelligent Auto mode consists of seven intuitive technologies, all which are specifically designed to help make photo-taking an enjoyable and seamless process unnoticed by the consumer -- helping them to take clear photos. When in Advanced Intelligent Auto mode, the following technologies all operate automatically; no settings need to be manually changed.

Also new to the TZ4 is the Venus Engine IV, Panasonic’s new high-performance image processing LSI. The Venus Engine IV produces higher-quality pictures than its predecessor, the Venus Engine III, by using a more advanced signal processing system. The new Venus Engine IV also improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects in both Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO and reduces the shutter release time lag. Both models also incorporate Intelligent LCD, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or light; indoors or outdoors. With a newly developed 230,000-dot high resolution in the TZ4’s 2.5-inch LCD, photos can be easily viewed on the display, regardless of the shooting environment.

The TZ4 is also capable of recording 1920 x 1080-pixel high-definition motion pictures, and because of its support of SD memory cards, is easily compatible with Panasonic Viera plasma HDTVs that have an integrated SD memory card slot, so viewing photos is simple. Also, with the newly added HD component output capability, users can also connect the TZ4 to an HDTV and watch a slideshow complete with mood-appropriate music, choosing from natural, slow, urban and swing.

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By smith carpentry "Quality tool freak!" (Portland, Or)

Well, this might be a little different approach to the typical review, but I thought it was only fair since I spend so much doe at this website! Firstly, the credentials of this digital camera are above reproach. The finist German Lens on the market. The most powerful zoom on a compact point and shoot. I could go on, but hey, this is a best digital camera. Only one thing I could add. You might find this a dirty trick, but, tough luck. I went to Costco and got it with a coupon and it came with a case, a 1 gig card, and it was $199.00. So don't be mad anyone, I spend plenty here, I just thought it fair to pass along the advice. Gooday,  from a faithful Amazon buyer. J
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Great, versatile and inexpensive digital camera.
By Margaret Johnson (Pennsylvania, USA)

I bought this inexpensive digital camera, after quite a bit of research, to replace my Canon SD400 that was going on three years of use (and I always have a digital camera on me, so that's a lot of use). I wanted something relatively small but more capable than my Canon, which took great pictures of still objects in great lighting and decent video, but was slow and limited by its 3X zoom and insensitive flash.

Out of the box, the TZ4K looks nice, albeit a little clunky next to the sleek Elphs and other more compact cameras on the market. However, it powers up quickly and adapts readily to just about anything I've tested so far (the first week I had it consisted of nothing but rain, so for a while I was just doing poorly-lit indoor shots of my cats and random furniture. That said, that my cats actually looked like cats and not blurry blobs or white glowing things is a major improvement over my old camera).

I took it to the zoo, where it had a little trouble deciding what to focus on if using the long end of the zoom (especially if the subject was moving), but I suspect this could be helped by turning off the continuous auto-focus. I got a few interesting action shots of my three-year-old nephew running around. I took it to the bar with a few friends and had a shoot-off with a friend who owns a Nikon. Today I took it on a hike and tried out the scenery and macro modes, the latter of which can be a little tricky sometimes. It can't always decide whether it should be focusing on the background or the foreground, even when macro mode is selected (though it does tell you when you're too close for it to focus). I did notice some of the focus changes during video mode that some people have complained about in reviews of this and the TZ3/TZ5, but to be honest it was minimal and can be avoided by turning off the AF. Sound quality is comparable to my Canon -- not the highest quality, but clear and audible. Battery life is good and it has a battery meter on-screen, so you don't have to hunt through any menus to find out how long you've got. I bought it bundled with the 4GB SDHC and reader and they arrived on the same day. Also got a Lowepro Rezo 30 case for it, which isn't too bulky but has a soft lining and lots of padding.

Overall, I really love this digital camera and would recommend it to anyone interested in purchasing it. Definitely worth it.
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Excellent Choice
By Dragonwort Castle

This is a truly excellent choice for a small digital camera. Pocket sized yet a great 10x optical Leica zoom, excellent auto function and easy to read instructions. Fantastic view finder and wide angle, as well as micro. I highly recommend the TZ5 and TZ4. Simply said, used it over a month with 200 plus photo's of graduation and grandchildren, including crystal clear movies, 10 out of 10.
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Features Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP

    * 7.1-megapixel CCD for prints up to poster-size

    * All-glass Schneider-Kreuger Varigon lens; 2.5-inch LCD

    * 12x optical zoom; optical image stabilization; power: rechargeable lithium batteries

    * Record VGA video (640 × 480) at 30 fps with sound

    * 32 MB internal memory; capture images to SD/MMC cards (card not included)

 

Technical Details Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP

    * Sensor: 7.1 Megapixel

    * Size: 1/2.5-inch

    * Image Resolution: 2048 x 1536

    * Image Resolution: 1280 x 960

    * Image Resolution: 2592 x 1944

    * Image Resolution: 3072 x 2048

    * Image Resolution: 3072 x 2304

    * Image Resolution: 1920 x 1080

    * Image Resolution: 1800 x 1200

    * Movie Resolution: 320 x 240

    * Movie Resolution: 640 x 480

    * Memory Included: 32MB Internal

    * Storage Media: Secure Digital

    * Storage Media: Multimedia Card

    * Compressed Format: JPEG/EXIF v2.21

    * Movie File Format: QUICKTIME MPEG 4 with audio recording and playback

 

Description Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP

The Z712IS is part of the Kodak Easyshare System so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. The all glass 12x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optical Zoom Lens (36-432 mm) zooms in fast to deliver extraordinary creative performance. Capture natural details, accurate flesh tones, and breathtaking color with the Kodak Color Science Chip. A new high speed digital processor chip, advanced algorithms, and hardware acceleration features let the Z712IS make simultaneous, split-second decisions to produce rich, vibrant, true-to-life colors in almost any lighting situation. Scene content is analyzed for luminance, focal distance, subject matter orientation, and color to determine the correct exposure and capture the natural details, accurate flesh tones and rich colors you see in your composition. High-Resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) 12x optical, 4.2x Advanced Digital Zoom - 36-432 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8-4.8 Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Lens Shutter speed - 1/2-1/1000 seconds in 1/3-step increments Scene modes - Portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candle light, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children & panorama stitch System Requirements - Windows XP or higher, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher, Safari 1.1 or higher, 600 MHz processor or greater, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB free space, CD-ROM drive, Available USB port, Color monitor, 800600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum Dimensions - Width 4.1 Height 2.9 Depth 2.7 inch (103.6 74.2 69.7 mm) Weight - 10.6 ounces (300 grams)

Awesome Digital Camera!!
By Aimee

I absolutely love everything about this inexpensive digital camera so far! It is exactly what I was looking for. It has beautiful quality pics and a great amount of zoom. I would recommend this digital camera to anyone. And as always it was delivered faster than expected and in perfect condition. Thats why I shop amazon!!!

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Best digital camera
By caner mise

best digital camera nice shooting pictures, even night time, low price, better then expensive cam ,only thing is that i don’t like battery issue but when you get battery charger then there is no problem i liked it. quality stuff

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By Mark R. Henson (Denver, CO USA)

Best digital camera and low price. Easy to use. Delivered quickly in good order by vendor.

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Features Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP

    * 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints

    * 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection

    * New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects

    * 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO

    * Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

 

Technical Details Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP

    * Brand Name: Panasonic

    * Model: DMC-TZ5A

    * Optical Sensor Resolution: 9.1 MP

    * optical_sensor_technology: CCD Unknown modifier

    * Optical zoom: 10 x

    * maximum_aperture_range: F/3.3-4.9 Unknown modifier

    * Minimum focal length: 4.7 millimeters

    * Maximum focal length: 47 millimeters

    * Lens Type: Zoom lens

    * optical_sensor_size: 1/2.33" Unknown modifier

    * Included Flash Type: Built-in flash

    * Display Size: 3 inches

    * light_sensitivity: ISO 100 Unknown modifier, ISO 800 Unknown modifier, ISO 400 Unknown modifier, ISO 200 Unknown modifier, ISO auto Unknown modifier, ISO auto (1600-6400) Unknown modifier, ISO 1600 Unknown modifier

    * Image types: JPEG

    * Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode

    * Exposure Control Type: Candle, Beach, Snow, High sensitivity, Starry sky, Soft skin, Baby1, Baby2, Portrait mode, Aerial photo, Hi-speed burst, Clipboard, Party/indoor, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Pet, Scenery, Food, Fireworks, Night scene, Underwater, Sports mode, Sunset

    * Viewfinder Type: None

    * Width: 1.42 inches

    * Depth: 1.5 inches

    * Height: 2.34 inches

    * Weight: 0.51 pounds

 

Description Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP

The 9.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ5 packs a 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active photographer who needs a versatile digital camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens, which lets you capture a wider-framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm digital camera, with the TZ-Series 10x optical zoom, you're empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction.

 

With the addition of Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction, Panasonic’s Advanced Intelligent Auto mode consists of seven intuitive technologies, all which are specifically designed to help make photo-taking an enjoyable and seamless process unnoticed by the consumer -- helping them to take clear photos. When in Advanced Intelligent Auto mode, the following technologies all operate automatically; no settings need to be manually changed.

 

Also new to the TZ5 is the Venus Engine IV, Panasonic’s new high-performance image processing LSI. The Venus Engine IV produces higher-quality pictures than its predecessor, the Venus Engine III, by using a more advanced signal processing system. The new Venus Engine IV also improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects in both Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO and reduces the shutter release time lag. Both models also incorporate Intelligent LCD, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or light; indoors or outdoors. With a newly developed 460,000-dot high resolution in the TZ5’s 3.0-inch LCD, photos can be easily viewed on the display, regardless of the shooting environment.

 

The TZ5 is also capable of recording 720p high-definition motion pictures, and because of its support of SD memory cards, is easily compatible with Panasonic Viera plasma HDTVs that have an integrated SD memory card slot, so viewing photos is simple. Also, with the newly added HD component output capability, users can also connect the TZ5 to an HDTV and watch a slideshow complete with mood-appropriate music, choosing from natural, slow, urban and swing.

Best Digital Camera! Most for the $$$ by far!
By D. Woodbury

When the time came to replace our 5-year-old Sony Cybershot I did lots of research all the while intending to buy another Sony. When I came across this model I was intrigued. Most of the best digital cameras I had considered touted many features I would never use. This inexpensive digital camera offered everything on my checklist with a unique added bonus in this price range----A REAL lens with incredible zoom and wide shot capabilities.

I bought it about three weeks ago and could not be happier. We have taken many photos and videos during the final weeks of the school year and I am blown away by the difference in quality VS our old Sony. Low-light photos are brilliant. Isn't technology wonderful?!!?!!

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Excellent Choice, Inexpensive digital camera
By Dragonwort Castle

This is a truly excellent choice for a small digital camera. Pocket sized yet a great 10x optical Leica zoom, excellent auto function and easy to read instructions. Fantastic view finder and wide angle, as well as micro. I highly recommend the TZ5 and TZ4. Simply said, used it over a month with 200 plus photo's of graduation and grandchildren, including crystal clear movies, 10 out of 10.

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Love this best digital camera
By Go Jayhawks (North Carolina)

I am so pleased with this best digital camera. I have a 3 month old son, who generally has red eyes in every picture, but the automatic red eye removal works wonders!! When a picture is first taken I can see he has red eyes in the picture, but after about 2 seconds the digital camera automatically removes them, no more manually editing every single picture!

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Features Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP

    * 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints

    * 3.6x optical wide-angle zoom; Face Detection

    * 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD

    * Waterproof to 33 feet; shockproof to 6.6 feet

    * Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)

 

Technical Details Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP

    * Sensor: 10.1 Megapixel

    * Size: 1/2.33?

    * Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736

    * Movie Resolution: 640 x 480

    * Memory Included: 14.7MB Internal

    * Storage Media: xD-Picture Card

    * Compressed Format: DPOF

    * Compressed Format: PIM3

    * Compressed Format: JPG (EXIF 2.2)

    * Movie File Format: AVI motion JPEG

    * Optical Zoom: 3.6x

    * Digital Zoom: 5x

    * Combined Zoom: 18x

    * Focal Length: 28 - 102mm

    * Focus Mode: TTL - AF

    * Focus Mode: iESP

    * Focusing Range: 50cm - infinity

    * LCD Monitor: 2.7-inch

    * LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels

    * LCD Coverage: 100%

 

Description Olympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP

Scuba divers, mountain climbers and adventurers worldwide will love the 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW, the toughest point-and-shoot camera in the world. This shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof model builds on the Olympus Stylus SW series’ reputation of delivering amazing images while enduring extreme expeditions and everyday adventures, including life with kids.

Even more durable than its predecessors -- it can withstand a drop from 6.6 feet -- the digital camera has also been pumping up its power with a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen and digital imaging advances, including Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a TruePic III image processor to capture rich, vibrant detail with every shot.

Present for the wife
By J. Clark (East Tennessee)

My wife has the habit of sitting on best digital cameras and cell phones or putting them through the washer. I bought this inexpensive digital camera for that reason. She loves the best digital camera. It does great macros of her flowers and great all around shots. It is the first electronic item that she has found easy to operate. For what I bought it for is gets 5 stars.
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Great all around...can take it anywhere and the pictures are amazing
By G. Casalenuovo (Santa Monica, CA)

Best digital  camera to take on trips. Awesome for pool parties...No need to worry about breaking it and it takes very good quality pictures.

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Over 300 pictures with it and I'm very pleased
By D. M. Kilbride (Minnesota)

I've had the inexpensive digital camera for about 3 weeks. I'm very pleased. I own four other camera's and the 1030sw is fast becoming my favorite. The buttons make sense where they have them and the best digital camera as a whole was definitely user friendly.

Lot's of extra goodies in the software to manipulate settings. And I'm just as pleased with the closeups too.

I will be taking it to work in my lunch box for the sole purpose of getting pictures of train derailments and if you view the photo gallery I put half a dozen pic's there that will speak for themselves.

Yes the inexpensive digital camera is spendy but if you want tough, and easy to pull out of a shirt pocket and use (quickly) this is it. 5 stars for this waterproof, crushproof, IRONMAN TANK OF A CAMERA!!

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Features Sony Cybershot DSCS730 7.2MP

    * 7.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints

    * 3x optical zoom; 2.4-inch LCD display

    * Smart Zoom feature; 5-point auto focus

    * High Sensitivity (ISO 1250) mode

    * 22 MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media

 

Technical Details Sony Cybershot DSCS730 7.2MP

    * Brand Name: Sony

    * Model: DSCS730

    * Optical Sensor Resolution: 7.2 MP

    * optical_sensor_technology: CCD Unknown modifier

    * Optical zoom: 3 x

    * maximum_aperture_range: F/2.8-9.7 Unknown modifier

    * Minimum focal length: 5.8 millimeters

    * Maximum focal length: 17.4 millimeters

    * Lens Type: Zoom lens

    * Included Flash Type: Built-in flash

    * Display Size: 2.4 inches

    * light_sensitivity: ISO 100 Unknown modifier, ISO 800 Unknown modifier, ISO 400 Unknown modifier, ISO 200 Unknown modifier, ISO auto Unknown modifier, ISO 1250 Unknown modifier

    * Image types: JPEG

    * Exposure Control Type: manual, automatic

    * Viewfinder Type: LCD

    * Width: 3.6 inches

    * Depth: 1.1 inches

    * Height: 2.4 inches

    * Weight: 4.9 Ounces

 

Description Sony Cybershot DSCS730 7.2MP

User-friendly controls and highly-detailed photos are available at an incredible value in the Cyber-shot DSC-S730. The compact body features 7.2-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom lens, and a bright, 2.4-inch LCD screen for reviewing your photos with ease. The DSC-S730 rounds out the package with high ISO sensitivity that helps reduce blur when shooting indoors or at twilight, even without using the flash.

Cyberright!! and inexpensive digital camera
By A. Cutler "kid at heart" (Miami, FL USA)

I purchase the Cybershot and was very amazed. The picture was very clear and with very little know how I was able to use the different functions easily. My family and I will really enjoy our vacation more with our long lasting pictures of places we have seen. That's why Cybershot is Cyberright for us. Thank you Sony!!!

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Best inexpensive digital camera!!!
By MaR (Mexico)

I was looking for a inexpensive digital camera for my mom (her first digital!) and since I am familiar with Sony Cybershot I decided to get her this one. I agree this is an excellent choice for people who are not very fond of technology, very user-friendly and the screen has a pretty good size. It is also lightweight considering it uses AA batteries. I love the fact that it gives a brief description of the setting you are selecting, once again great for beginners! The internal memory is very helpful since it doesn't come with a memory stick. Great quality pictures, too bad my mom probably won't use most of the different settings.

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Features Pentax K200D 10.2MP

    * 10.2-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints

    * Includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens

    * Large, 2.7-inch wide-view LCD monitor

    * Dust-proof, water-resistant construction; comprehensive Dust Removal system

    * Capture images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)

 

Technical Details Pentax K200D 10.2MP

    * Brand Name: Pentax

    * Model: 19554

    * Optical Sensor Resolution: 10.2 MP

    * optical_sensor_technology: CCD Unknown modifier

    * Optical zoom: 3 x

    * maximum_aperture_range: F/3.5-5.6 Unknown modifier

    * Minimum focal length: 18 millimeters

    * Maximum focal length: 55 millimeters

    * Lens Type: Zoom lens

    * optical_sensor_size: 15.7 x 23.5mm Unknown modifier

    * Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash

    * Display Size: 2.7 inches

    * light_sensitivity: ISO 100-1600 Unknown modifier

    * Image types: JPEG, RAW

    * Exposure Control Type: Candle, Night scene with portrait, Kids, Landscape, Portrait mode, Action, Macro, Museum, Surf & snow, Pet, Food, Night scene, Sunset

    * Viewfinder Type: Optical

    * Width: 5.2 inches

    * Depth: 2.9 inches

    * Height: 3.7 inches

    * Weight: 1.4 pounds

 

Description Pentax K200D 10.2MP

With an easy-to-use interface housed in a compact body, the new Pentax K200D contains all the advanced imaging technology of the award-winning K10D, but is designed for new digital SLR users who want a inexpensive digital camera that will allow them grow as they learn about photography. With 10.2 megapixels and a 2.7-inch wide-view LCD, the K200D features many of the award-winning advancements of the Pentax Series including:

 

    * Auto Picture and Scene modes that offer shooting ease, while advanced modes, such as the Sv mode, allow photographers to grow with the digital camera.

    * A weather and dust-resistant body, unique in this class of cameras, that allows photographers to keep shooting even in harsh conditions.

    * Custom Image functions that allow users to select between six preset options and further adjust image processing, including saturation, hue, contrast and sharpness. The K200D also offers an Expanded Dynamic Range function that allows users to gain more contrast and detail in bright settings.

    * An improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.

    * A Pentax-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system for sharp, blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as macro and telephoto photography or low light settings without a flash.

Just got this digital camera Last week, so still learning!
By James C. Welch III "Jensen80" (The ATL)

I just baught this inexpensive digital camera last week, after reaching the limit of where I felt I could grow with a point and shoot cam. I wanted to move into the more versital world of DSLR. So far so good. I have had good luck with this camera, as stated in other reviews it does have a tendecy to be off a little on color, but not enough you notice when printing out pic.

I find the menus easy to use, and the digital camera fits into your hands well. I am a big guy 6+ with large hands and I foun. the Cannon and Olympus Cams to small for my hands (on the flip side, my wife is a petit woman and finds this camera a little big) I have been using this for a week or two so far in conjuction with Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 and I have been able to create some great orginal images.

 

Pros:

- Sharp, crip images

- Quick Auto Focus

- Easy Menus

 

Cons:

- Bit of a learning cureve from a point and shoot (To be expected since you want the extra versotility, but it takes time to master)

- Colors are a little off, but not enough to distract from this picture.

Please read the full review for this cam on DP Review.

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Wonderful prosumer DSLR
By Bindlestiff (rixtertech.com)

Extensive comparison between Pentax, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and Canon led me to pick the K200 as my first DSLR and after a few weeks of shooting it's starting to feel comfortable and so very much better than my old Canon point-and-shoot. Comments from a newbies perspective:

The menus are truly a pleasure for older eyes. Choosing the 'large' text only affects the line on which the cursor rests, so as not to overcrowd the display. Both sizes of text are very readable. If you wear or need glasses, you'll like the menus. There are TWO menu systems to consider when operating the inexpensive digital camera. The 'Fn' button on the right brings up a smaller set of menus for ISO, white balance, and shooting 'mode' (single frame, burst mode, bracketing exposures & etc) and a few other functions that you will be most likely to need to access when shooting. This allows you to dive into your most-needed settings without having to slog around in the larger full set of menus. Ergonomics are good for me, a medium-to-large handed lefty. As others mention, the best digital camera is large and no lightweight. Oddly (for such a big camera), the buttons on the 4-way controller ought to be a bit larger but it's very useable as is.

The kit lens is intended for generic use: it's not meant to be extremely good in low-light situations without flash, and if you're looking for a lot of zoom you'll be buying another lens shortly. It's a compromise, a good lense for most peoples daily usage. There's nothing really 'wrong' with it, but it may not be the only lens you'll want to own. The kit lens uses 52mm filters, while other lenses you eventually buy may use other sizes. You should get a UV filter and a polarizing filter right away and leave the UV filter on most of the time to protect the lens. Either of these filters can make a huge difference in the quality of your pictures, with the polarizing filter giving you the ability to 'dial out' glare and reflected or scattered light.

You Will Read The Fine Manual. The Product Description section on Amazon that claims the K200D is 'as friendly as a simple point-&-shoot' is quite a stretch of the truth. The manual is pretty good, luckily. Your best bet might be to set the best digital camera up on a tripod indoors and actually work through any section that confuses you. Hint: learn about using Aperture Priority and take series of shots that use f-stop to adjust depth of field.

There is two 'Cons' against buying this inexpensive digital camera. There is no 'live' view through the LCD, though there is a 'preview' mode that displays a frozen frame. So if you want to frame shots using the LCD this might NOT be the digital camera for you. I shoot through the viewfinder at all times so this is fine for me, but might really disappoint someone who expects to be able to see their shots lined up in the LCD.

The second problem is the USB connector. The end that plugs into the digital camera is a sort of micro-mini d-shaped connector. The tiny jack on the digital camera is one exception to the 'built like a tank' design of the k200, and I'm not sure how it'll hold up. Maybe other cameras are no better, but I would have liked to see a larger, more robust connecter here even if it had to be proprietary.

I expect this Inexpensive digital camera to keep me confused and entertained for years, and feel very pleased and proud to have chosen it over other great entry-level DSLRs like the Olympus Evolt series, the Sony A series and the various Nikon D models. AA batteries, rugged weather sealed construction, and a huge, easily legible LCD made this digital camera a winner for me.

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Brings a lot to play with
By urbandive (Paris, France)

I'm not a pro photographer, but my transition from a film reflex to a compact digital camera a few years ago was painful, I missed too much being able to bend the traditional limits of digital cameras, especially to take night pics. I finally convinced myself to get "good" inexpensive digital camera. I hesitated a long time between the SLR-quality Sigma DP1, the tiny Olympus E-420 and this Pentax. The reasons for my final choice were a) the great first reviews, b) the quality of the build and "ruggedness" of the digital camera (seals, AA batteries), c) the availability of pancake lenses to limit bulkiness.

I've had the digital camera for a week now. The first images came out beautiful and sharp. I also like the best camera's programmability (define what each button does) and I think there is a lot to win by reading the manual thoroughly. At the moment I'm taking most pictures in RAW + JPG and fine-tuning the raw image if I think it deserves it, but I like the raw button which allows you to switch easily between file formats.

Because I like tuning things myself, I don't use most of the "easy" functions, but they hardly ever are in my way.

Overall, if you're going for a reflex, want good quality and don't mind a couple newbie-like features, I really recommend this Inexpensive digital camera.

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