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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5  
 
DCRP Review of Lumix DMC-FZ5
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model name: Lumix DMC-FZ5
Date announced: 2005-02-08
MSRP: $500
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Max resolution: 2560 x 1920 (5 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 12X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 36mm - 432mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F3.3
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (5 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/1.8"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance
ISO sensitivity: 80/100/200/400
Movie mode (format): QuickTime
Movie resolution (max): 320 x 240
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: TIFF
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/MMC card (16MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 1-113
Batteries used: CGA-S002A (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.3 x 2.7 x 3.3 in / 109.2 x 68.6 x 83.8 mm
Weight (empty): 10.2 oz / 290 g
Bundled software: ArcSoft PhotoSuite, SD Viewer
 
Misc. notes: 5 Megapixel update to DMC-FZ3 comes in silver and black bodies.