At A Glance

The Lumix DMC-ZS5 brushes aside most fancy extras and gets down to brass tacks. Its manual controls and fast-focusing 12X-optical-zoom lens make it a big step up from 2009's Lumix DMC-ZS3.

Manufacturer’s Description

The DMC-ZS5 features a 25mm ultra wide-angle 12x optical zoom f/3.3-4.9 Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens . Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the DMC-ZS5 which extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.7 inches
Viewfinder None
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • 1 x USB 2.0 USB
  • 1 x Audio/Video Out
  • 1 x DC Power In
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.07 inches
Depth 1.28 inches
Height 2.35 inches
Weight 0.47 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 25.0 mm
Minimum aperture 3.3
Maximum aperture 6.3
Lens mount Fixed
Focus features
  • Auto Focus
  • Face Recognition Auto Focus
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Poor
Color Poor
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Poor
Video Quality Very Good
Video Sound Quality Good