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Reviewed:
Jun 2010
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The ZS5, like its predecessors, is a solid and pleasantly weighty metal-bodied camera with a good selection of exterior control points, complemented by a reasonably clear menu system.The 12MP ZS5 packs a useful 25-300mm (equivalent) lens which is amongst the most versatile currently on the market. As far as image quality is concerned, the ZS5 turns in excellent results overall, and output is towards the top end of the models in its segment of the market in terms of detail reproduction and optical sharpness. Despite the impressive breadth of its feature set, one of the most appealing things about the ZS5 is that it is very reliable. If you're not feeling too adventurous, just switch the dial to 'iAuto'.
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| Announced: | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Price range: | $330 - $350 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 12.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 14.5 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | ? |
| White balance presets | 4 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 25 – 300 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 12× | |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | No | ? |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm (19.69") | ? |
| Macro focus range | 3 cm (1.18") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 2.7" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | None | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.3 - F4.9 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 5.3 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (2.3 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Mono | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | ? |
| Storage included | 40 MB Internal | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.26") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
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