Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Panasonic arguably invented the compact ultrazoom class of digicams with the release of the TZ1 in 2006, and each successive TZ model, including the new flagship Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, has been a highly anticipated released. Few expected sweeping change

Pros: 10x Leica lens still great, Fast AF and good all-around speed, Vibrant color with plenty of punch, HD movie recording capabilities

Cons: Noise reduction still too intrusive, Some weird screen bugs in bright shooting situations, Macro mode dodgy at times, No manual controls

Review summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 remains one of the most flexible compact cameras on the market - and one which has few if any rivals. Like its predecessor, it may not be the slimmest compact on the market, but uniquely packs in a 10x optical zoom lens complet

Pros: 10x optical zoom with 28mm and stabilisation., Large detailed 3in screen with 460k pixels., HD movies and zooming when filming., Uncannily good automatic mode.,

Cons: Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO., Little or no manual control., HD movies still no match for a camcorder., Extra screen detail only seen in playback.,

Review summary: Panasonic has today introduced two new Lumix digital cameras, 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4, each featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The DMC-TZ5 newly integrates the

Review summary: Nikon's 'S' (for 'style') series is the equivalent of Canon's IXUS or Olympus' Mju range, which means that fashion most definitely comes first. From the outside at least the silver-grey brushed metal, aluminum-bodied 12 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S700 looks

Verdict: There are plenty of style-orientated digital compacts out there, so Nikon has its work cut out in trying to make an impact, especially as, slightly awkward to control â--controllerâ-- aside, everything about the solid-feel, metal build Coolpix S700 is as