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*In the Asian region, the DMC-TZ5 model number is DMC-TZ15 and the DMC-TZ4 model number is DMC-TZ11.
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX colors that are available in your market.
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| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 11 elements in 9 groups (3 Aspherical lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces, 1 ED lens) |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 11 elements in 9 groups (3 Aspherical lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces, 1 ED lens) |
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| Optical Image Stabilizer | MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1 / Mode2) | MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1 / Mode2) | ||||||||||||||
| Zoom | Optical:10x Extra Optical :
(Max. 40.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 67.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
Optical: 10x Extra Optical :
(Max. 40.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 63.8x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
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| Focal Distance | f = 4.7 - 47 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 28-280 mm) | f = 4.7 - 47 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 28-280 mm) | ||||||||||||||
| Focusing Area | Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) / Tele 200 cm (6.56 feet) - infinity
Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard: Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) / Max. 200cm (6.56 feet) / Tele (excepted tele end) 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity |
Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) / Tele 200 cm (6.56 feet) - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard: Wide 5 cm (0.16 feet) / Max. 200cm (6.56 feet) / Tele (excepted tele end) 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity |
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| AF Metering | Face / 1-area / 1-area high speed / 3-area high speed / 9-area / Spot | Face / 1-area / 1-area high speed / 3-area high speed / 9-area / Spot | ||||||||||||||
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Camera Effective Pixels | 9.1 Megapixels | 8.1 Megapixels | ||||||||||||||
| Image Sensor | 1/2.33", 10.7 Mega Total Pixels CCD Primary Color Filter |
1/2.5", 8.32 Mega Total Pixels CCD Primary Color Filter |
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| Focus | Normal / Macro , Continuous AF (in Intelligent Auto, On / Off) | Normal / Macro , Continuous AF (in Intelligent Auto, On / Off) | ||||||||||||||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: Auto(1600-6400)) |
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: Auto(1600-6400)) |
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| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps, except for Auto Set) |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps, except for Auto Set) |
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| Exposure | Program AE | Program AE | ||||||||||||||
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV | 1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV | ||||||||||||||
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (at Intelligent AUTO Mode) | Yes (at Intelligent AUTO Mode) | ||||||||||||||
| Auto (AE) Bracketing | ±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames | ±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames | ||||||||||||||
| Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | ||||||||||||||
| Rec Mode (Mode Dial) | Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Motion Picture, Clipboard, Scene Mode 1,Scene Mode 2 | Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Motion Picture, Clipboard, Scene Mode 1,Scene Mode 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Scene Mode | Dial: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-speed Burst, Underwater, Multi Aspect |
Dial: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-speed Burst, Underwater |
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| Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2,000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec |
8 - 1/2,000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec |
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| Aperture | Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps) Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) |
Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps) Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) |
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| Self Timer | 2 sec / 10 sec | 2 sec / 10 sec | ||||||||||||||
| Auto Review | 1 sec / 2 sec / zoom / Hold | 1 sec / 2 sec / zoom / Hold | ||||||||||||||
| Color Mode | Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Natural, Standard, Vivid | Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Natural, Standard, Vivid | ||||||||||||||
| Recording Format | Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding Image with Audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding Image with Audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)+ QuickTime Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
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| Recording Image Size |
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Still Image
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| Image Quality | Fine / Standard | Fine / Standard | ||||||||||||||
| Motion Picture * (QuickTime Motion JPEG) |
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps HD (16:9 Aspect Ratio): 1,280 x 720 pixels 30 fps, 15 fps. (Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2 GB for a motion picture) Creating still pictures from a motion picture |
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps (Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2 GB for a motion picture) |
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| Burst Shooting Mode | Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Full-Resolution: Max. 5 images (Standard Mode) / Max. 3 images (Fine Mode) (recorded in 2 M for 4:3, 2.5 M for 3:2, 2 M for 16:9) Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec Approx. 20 shots when using the built-in memory. Approx. 20-100 shots when using an SD/SDHC Memory Card. * Maximum is 100 shots. ・The recording resolution is selected from 2 megapixels (4:3), 2.5 megapixels (3:2), or 2 megapixels (16:9). ・The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition. ・The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted. |
Full-Resolution Image, 3 frames / sec Max. 7 images (Standard Mode), Max. 4 images (Fine Mode) Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 7 frames/sec (recorded in 2 M for 4:3, 2.5 M for 3:2, 2 M for 16:9) Approx. 20 shots when using the built-in memory. Approx. 20-100 shots when using an SD/SDHC Memory Card. * Maximum is 100 shots. ・The recording resolution is selected from 2 megapixels (4:3), 2.5 megapixels (3:2), or 2 megapixels (16:9). ・The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition. ・The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted. |
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| Unlimited Consecutive Shooting | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Intelligent Exposure | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Digital Red Eye Correction | Yes | - | ||||||||||||||
| Easy Zoom/ Zoom Resume / Zoom in Motion Picture |
Yes / Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes / Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Still Image Rec. with Audio |
5 sec | 5 sec | ||||||||||||||
| Audio Dubbing | Max. 10 sec | Max. 10 sec | ||||||||||||||
| Real-time Histogram | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Composition Guide Lines | Yes (2 patterns) | Yes (2 patterns) | ||||||||||||||
| Built-in-Memory | approx. 50 MB | approx. 50 MB | ||||||||||||||
| Scene Mode Help Screen | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Auto Angle Detection | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Travel Date / World Time |
Yes / Yes |
Yes / Yes |
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| Title Edit | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Text Stamp | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Built-in-Flash | Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.3 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6 m (Tele / ISO Auto) |
Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.3 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6 m (Tele / ISO Auto) |
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| LCD | 3.0" Polycrystalline TFT LCD (460,000 dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High Angle Mode |
2.5" TFT LCD (230,000 dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High Angle Mode |
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| Playback Mode | [REC] / [Play] Selector switch 30 - thumbnail display, 12 - thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Playback of favorite pictures, Image rotation, Resizing (selectable number of pixels), Trimming, Protection, Aspect conversion, DPOF print setting Creating still pictures from a motion picture, Dual image playback |
[REC] / [Play] Selector switch 30 - thumbnail display, 12 - thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Playback of favorite pictures, Image rotation, Resizing (selectable number of pixels), Trimming, Protection, Aspect conversion, DPOF print setting |
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| Slideshow Mode | Yes (duration & effect with music adjustable) | Yes (duration & effect with music adjustable) | ||||||||||||||
| Category Playback | Yes (in Slideshow Mode and normal playback) | Yes (in Slideshow Mode and normal playback) | ||||||||||||||
| OSD Language | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market. |
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market. |
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| Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card (Still image only) | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card (Still image only) | ||||||||||||||
| Microphone | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Speaker | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Interface | DC Input, AV Output (NTSC / PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB2.0 High speed | DC Input, AV Output (NTSC / PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB2.0 High speed | ||||||||||||||
| Direct Print | PictBridge | PictBridge | ||||||||||||||
| Power | Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7 V, Typical: 1,000 mAh / Minimum: 970 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240 V AC) (Optional) |
Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7 V, Typical: 1,000 mAh / Minimum: 970 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240 V AC) (Optional) |
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| Startup Time (Approx.) | 1.5 sec | 1.5 sec | ||||||||||||||
| Release Time Lag (Approx.) | 0.008 sec | 0.008 sec | ||||||||||||||
| Shutter Interval (Approx.) | 0.9 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF. | 0.9 sec (minimum) *Not including the time for AF. | ||||||||||||||
| Battery
Life (Approx.) |
300 pictures (CIPA standard**) |
330 pictures (CIPA standard**) |
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Included Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver | PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver | ||||||||||||||
| Dimensions
(Approx.) (W x H x D) |
103.3 x 59.3 x 36.5 mm (4.07 x 2.33 x 1.44 inch) |
103.3 x 59.3 x 36.2 mm (4.07 x 2.33 x 1.43 inch) |
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| Weight (Approx.) | 214 g (0.47 lb) 240 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.53 lb) |
208 g (0.46 lb) 234 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.52 lb) |
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| Standard Accessories | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the standard accessories on the products that are available in your market. |
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the standard accessories on the products that are available in your market. |
* In Motion Picture Mode, when you set the picture quality to [30 fps VGA], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with "10 MB/s" or greater displayed on the package.
** Shooting conditions: 23 °C (73.4°F) with 50% humidity; LCD on***; using Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature).
•This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
•The battery life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment. •The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. ***The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode or Power LCD Mode. •CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”. •Operating Temperature: 32°F–104°F(0°C–40°C) •Operating Humidity: 10%–80%
•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •Some sample images are simulated. •Some accessories are not available in some countries. •The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. •Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •Elmar is registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. •The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards. •All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license.

* Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhoto and the Works with iPhoto logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.



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