Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

Panasonic has incorporated Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of ultimate simplicity in operation and reduction of misshots. This mode is further advanced with the inclusion of Intelligent Exposure feature for DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4.

Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which compensates for hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and suppress motion blur, are built into all Lumix cameras as the industry’s most advanced measures to counteract blurring. Both image stabilizing technologies have been enhanced in terms of detection accuracy and correction effect thanks to new image-processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV. In addition to these anti-blurring technologies, Panasonic continues pursuing the ideal that anyone at any technical level of photography should aim for, being the ability to take beautiful pictures with ease and this can be aspired to by incorporating the new Intelligent Auto mode.

Increasing the number of scene modes is one step, but taking advantage of them is another, and that’s where the Intelligent Scene Selector comes in. This function automatically sets the appropriate scene mode according to the scene you’re going to take from among the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode. The Face Detection System helps the camera to recognize human faces and sets the to focus and exposure automatically in relation to these, with up to 15 faces being located, plus with the DMC-TZ5 red-eye effects can be digitally corrected.

The Continuous AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance because the focus is always near the subject and the AF time is minimised.

New Intelligent Exposure function increases exposure only in the under-exposed areas by detecting the brightness level part-by-part in the picture. For example if the background of an image includes the sky, both cameras automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to keep the setting slightly under-exposed. This prevents a washed-out, dullness common with some cameras, as it brightens the darkened area by only increasing the ISO in that area. If the background of an indoor portrait receives insufficient lighting from a flash and becomes dark, the ISO sensitivity is raised in only the low-lit area to make the image brighter without causing graininess in the subject’s face resulting in a well balanced picture.

These multi-capable functions are automatic and allow for shooting, without the bother of adjusting the settings every time conditions change as the Powerful Intelligent Auto mode does all the work.

Exciting options to expand the fun of photography in the High-Definition Era

All Lumix cameras have the ability to take 1920×1080 pixel HD (high-definition) quality photos that perfectly fit a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV for full-screen viewing. The new DMC-TZ5 records dynamic HD motion pictures in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). The powerful zoom of the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 also works with the recording function to capture the distant subject up close, allowing for more dynamic movie making. With newly added HD component output capability, users can enjoy watching their stunning stills and motion pictures by simply connecting the camera to the HDTV via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2).******

The DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 provide new slideshow capability complete with additional music option. By simply selecting the pictures users want to showcase and choosing the mood that best matches the selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, users can inject personality and emotion into a slideshow alongside a variety of slide change effects. If the slideshow is compiled with HD photos in 1920 x 1080 pixels, you can also enjoy watching an impressive HD slideshow with music on a large-screen HDTV by using the optional component cable. ****** 720p HD(high definition) motion image recording capability comes with DMC-TZ5 only

3-inch 460,000-dot super high resolution (TZ5) / 2.5-inch 230,000-dot (TZ4) Intelligent LCD Assuring Clear View for easy shooting and playback

The DMC-TZ5 incorporates new easy-to-see 3-inch 460,000-dot super high resolution (2.5-inch and 230,000-dot for DMC-TZ4) LCD for comfortable viewing while monitoring shots in detail and playing back results, even in thumbnails as tiny as 30-split. Intelligent LCD function detects light conditions and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting (by maximum of 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations) in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to ensure the clearest possible image is captured. Detecting the precise lighting condition and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 steps, this function gives the display the clearest possible image in any situation without using extra energy.

The High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, for example when shooting over a crowd.

High-Speed, High-Quality Image-Processing LSI Further Evolves into the Venus Engine IV

New image-processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV, features more advanced signal processing technology for rendering even higher-quality images.

Parallel noise reduction in both luminance signal and chromatic signal processing systems, a technology established by the preceding Venus Engine III, has been further advanced. The luminance noise is two-dimensionally separated and only the low-frequency noise is eliminated without affecting the high-frequency noise that greatly influences resolution. The information of the change point between colours is minutely stored for precise determination of edges dramatically reducing colour bleeding. This not only produces a clearer image in high ISO sensitivity recording, but also accurately reproduces details in low-lit areas of pictures taken at low ISO sensitivity.

The Venus Engine IV also elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effect in both Mega O.I.S., which prevents hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which minimises motion blurring. These new cameras feature the multi-task image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV which supports an incredibly fast response time. The shutter release time lag is a very quick 0.008 seconds enabling users to capture those spur-of-the-moment shots easily. In burst shooting mode, 2.5 (TZ5) / 3 (TZ4) shots can be snapped per second at full resolution.******* In High-Speed Burst shooting mode,******** an incredible 6 (TZ5) / 7 (TZ4) shots per second can be captured, with unlimited consecutive shooting ability,********* allowing users to keep shooting until the memory card is full.

The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 record up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.********** ******* Max. 5 (TZ5)/ 7 (TZ4) images in standard mode, 3 (TZ5) / 4 (TZ4) images in fine mode. ******** In 2-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording ********* The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode. ********** In 3-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording

Other Features

The new DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 feature a variety of functions to provide solutions and experimental fun for users to enjoy whilst capturing beautiful images.

The energy-efficient Venus Engine IV imaging engine contributes to the long battery life to shoot around 300 (TZ5) / 330 (TZ4) shots despite their large, bright LCD on a single battery charge.*********** A total of 22(TZ5) / 21(TZ4) scene modes help users to take more beautiful pictures in a wide range of situations and environments. New Multi Aspect mode featured on the DMC-TZ5, allows the camera to take images in all three aspect ratios simultaneously giving users the ability to choose the one that best takes the advantage of the scene after shooting.************

Additionally new Title Edit function, allows text to be input as additional information to accompany the picture, such as the names of children and pets as well as travel places which can be particularly useful when compiling a photo album for example. A Text Stamp function allows this text to be added to photos and printed off. Around 50 MB of internal memory is built-in to back up the SDHC/SD Memory Card recording and copying.

All new Lumix cameras incorporate a REC/PLAYBACK mode switch, which helps users switch instantly between recording and playback modes, while always knowing which mode the camera is in. The GUI (Graphic User Interface) has been upgraded with a more futuristic design and colour while maintaining the visibility of characters.

The major features mentioned above can be quickly understood with the newly installed slideshow program called Demo mode.

The DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 are compatible with optional marine case (DMW-MCTZ5) enabling users to shoot underwater, for example while scuba diving.. *********** Based on the CIPA standard ************ In standard compression format only.

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