Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)
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Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-FZ5PP-S
Color: Silver
Product features:
- 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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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5S 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)
Customer Review: Amazing performance and ease of use
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a camera to take on a wildlife safari. I'm a novice photographer so I was looking for a lightweight camera that was simple, very easy to use and had excellent zoom. I wasn't ready to spring for an SLR camera and this Panasonic seemed like a great compromise; I bought it because of other reviews.
The camera FAR exceeded my expectations. It is very easy to use and the photo quality is outstanding. I was able to get incredible close up shots (the camera has 12x optical zoom and also has digital zoom so you can take shots which are 48x zoom). The image stabilization works wonderfully.
As a beginner I was very pleased with how intuitive and easy to operate the camera is, and the variety of features it offers. With very minimal time investment (5-10 minutes of familiarizing yourself with the camera) you can take great photos. I quickly found simple mode to be too simple and preferred photo mode, which has auto-focus but allows for a lot more zoom and other options.
The playback features are also excellent. You can view up to 9 images at a time, there's a multi-delete and an all-delete feature, and you can zoom in on the pictures to focus on a certain area and/or make sure you got the shot you wanted.
The battery life is also excellent. I was taking around 800 photos a day, as well as reviewing and deleting shots, and each battery charge lasted more than one full day. At night I copied the contents of the SD cards onto a Wolverine and then deleted all photos. With two batteries and two SD cards I was able to go 4-5 days without electricity or recharging.
If you don't want to spend a fortune but you want a camera that offers great zoom and is still light and small, this camera is a great choice. I was also impressed that it stood up to very tough travel conditions - very, very bouncy roads, dust, heat, humidity, etc. It never faltered. It comes with a lens hood which helps in bright conditions, and for about $30 you can buy a clear lens protector as an accessory (which I recommend if you are travelling to a dusty location and planning on lots of photos).
Another perk: you don't need a converter to charge the battery internationally - just a plug adapter for the country you are going to. It is built to handle voltages both in the US and abroad.
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