The DMC-TZ5(TZ15) has a 3.0" LCD with high resolution of 460,000 dots*. This large, easy-to-see LCD lets everyone view images together, and its crisp clarity is great for both shooting and playback. The DMC-TZ5/TZ4(TZ15/TZ11) features the Intelligent LCD function. Under bright sunlight, the Auto Power LCD function increases the backlight brightness in nine steps according to the ambient light intensity. In dimly lit locations, it adjusts the frame rate of live images in two steps according to the ambient darkness. At the highest of these 11 steps, the LCD backlight becomes maximum 1.4 times brighter than normal. This makes both shooting and viewing photos easier and more convenient.

*For the DMC-TZ4(TZ11), 2.5 -inch 230,000 dots LCD.

The DMC-TZ5/TZ4(TZ15/TZ11) also features slideshows with music. Choose from four types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Transition effects timed to the music further enhance the slide changes.

Enjoy Slideshow with Music on an HDTV.

The DMC-TZ5/TZ4(TZ15/TZ11) has continuous AF switching. This function automatically and continuously focuses on your subject, providing a clear, sharp focus even for moving subjects. This is ideal for capturing images of animals in nature and sports or other events, and is equally handy for taking photos of children and pets. It makes sure that pictures of sudden shooting opportunities won't be out of focus or blurry.

In the 9-area AF, the camera automatically determines the most appropriate AF area from the nine points. This ensures accurate focusing even for difficult compositions. You can also select the AF setting from five patterns -- Face AF, 3-area high-speed AF, 1-area high-speed AF, 1-area AF and spot AF -- according to your shooting situation.

The allowable shooting range is displayed above the zoom bar. This lets you readjust the distance between the camera and the subject, or switch to Macro Mode to shoot sharp, clear pictures.The measurements can be selected from either the foot or the meter.

The new Demo Mode provides an easy-to-understand slideshow of the DMC-TZ5/TZ4(TZ15/TZ11) functions, such as the effects of the 28mm wide-angle lens, 10x optical zoom and the functions included in iA mode.

The Clipboard function is incredibly handy for the maps and time schedules that are so important when traveling. These documents are cumbersome to hold, but when stored in a bag, they can be difficult to find. By snapping photos of them and adding them to the clipboard, you can retrieve them instantly with the Mode Dial. Because it takes a little time to retrieve images from an SDHC/SD Memory card, the images are stored in their own special folders in the Built-in Memory. You can find them immediately. This lets the Clipboard work like a quick and easy memo function.

Take photos even when you don't have an SDHC/SD Memory Card on hand. Just use the built-in memory, then copy the data to an SDHC/SD card or PC later. You can also copy images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like. Plus, the built-in memory capacity has been increased to approx. 50 MB. In addition to providing extra memory when your memory card fills up, this is a great place to store your favorite photos so you can view them anytime you want.

The DMC-TZ5/TZ4(TZ15/TZ11) is compatible with the optional marine case. This case will protect your LUMIX camera all the way to a depth of 40 meters. It lets you take clear, beautiful photos underwater.