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Sony DSC-HX5V

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Panasonic DMC-ZS7 / DMC-TZ10 Digital Camera

From $261.00  |  2 stores
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Product Description
Capture stunning low-light images and sweeping panoramic views with the DSC-HX5V featuring an "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor. Plus, catch fast action shots with up to 10 frames per seconds... More
Capture stunning low-light images and sweeping panoramic views with the DSC-HX5V featuring an "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor. Plus, catch fast action shots with up to 10 frames per seconds shooting. AVCHD Movie Mode records amazingly detailed video and a 25mm equivalent wide angle 10 x high-zoom G Lens offers stellar image quality. Less
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a full-featured, compact digital camera with full high-definition video recording built-in. Available in 4 bold colors, the stylish ergonomic body is easy to... More
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a full-featured, compact digital camera with full high-definition video recording built-in. Available in 4 bold colors, the stylish ergonomic body is easy to carry and fun to use.The camera's 12.1 megapixel image sensor captures all of your memories with rich color and remarkable detail. An integrated GPS unit automatically records location information to image files. Whether you're shooting wide landscapes or an action-packed sporting event, the 12x Leica VARIO-ELMAR zoom lens allows you to capture your vision without compromise. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom 4x
HD Recording Format 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Compact Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.38 lb. 0.43 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 10.2 Megapixel 14.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 10x 12x
Features Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Blink Detection • AF Tracking • Smile Detection • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 10.2 Megapixel 14.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Image Resolutions - 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 2048 x 1360 • 640 x 424 • 1920 x 1080 • 4000 x 3000 • 4176 x 2784
Video   
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1440 x 1080 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 848 x 480
Video Format - QuickTime • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 10x 12x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 4.25 - 42.5 mm 4.1 - 49.2 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.16 in. to Infinity (w) / 3.28 in. to Infinity (t) 1.18 in. to Infinity (w) / 39.37 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 25 - 250 mm 25 - 300 mm
Focus Range - 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.74 in. to Infinity (t)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f8 (w/t) f3.3/f4.9 (w/t) - f6.3/f6.3 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 2 - 1/1600 sec 60 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 10 Frames 2.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Halogen (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 125 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 • 6400
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick DUO PRO Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • DPOF 1.1 • DCF • EXIF 2.21
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed Fine
Built-in Memory Size 45 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital -
LCD Screen Resolution 230,400 pixels 460,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Li-Ion Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life 390 Images 300 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Apple Mac OS X 10 -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.38 lb. 0.43 lb.
Depth 1 in. 1.28 in.
Height 2.38 in. 2.35 in.
Width 4.13 in. 4.07 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4905524669336 5025232556601
Product ID 95258022 95587292
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable • HDMI Adapter Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN DSCHX5VBCEH DMCZS7K
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DSC-HX5V
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5 Digital Camera
From $261.00
Panasonic DMC-ZS7/DMC-TZ10
Panasonic DMC-ZS7 / DMC-TZ10 Digital Camera
From $449.99

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 5 user reviews
80% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

nad_masters
595

A Compact that does 1080p Video

bynad_masters May 30, 2010
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent auto mode, 1080p video, compact size, 10x optical zoom
Cons Lots of noise in low-light videos, noticeable barrel distortion in video at...
Recommended it? Yes

The Sony DSC-HX5V is a brand new camera announced in CES and released early 2010. It created a lot of buzz because it is a pocketable camera that also carries a 10x optical zoom. New features such as swivel panorama automatically creates panorama photos from one smooth motion going from left to... Read full review »

9

HORRIBLE

bylinzhoo2u Aug 22, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros creative modes, ease of use, HD video, long battery life
Cons poor image quality in auto mode, expensive, "cheap" feeling body
Recommended it? No

I purchased this camera after my Canon was stolen and I needed a replacement. After a thorough research on small point and shoot cameras, I narrowed my selection down between this camera and the comparable Canon SP3500.  In the end, I ultimately chose this one because I was wowed by all... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

pvreditor
415

Best compromise in a compact digital camera

bypvreditor Apr 2, 2010
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good quality still images and video; compact size; compatible with SDXC memory; GPS...
Cons "Intelligent Auto" function not useful for me; AVCHD Lite requires a powerful...
Recommended it? Yes

I've been living a dual existence: Sometimes I'm a professional photographer, other times I'm an avid amateur videographer. To satisfy these two demands, I have a Canon PowerShot G7 that takes perfectly good photographs but only fair video. Then I also have a Canon Vixia HF11 HD camcorder that... Read full review »

4

Panasonic ZS7 pocket superzoom

bylightweaver Jun 20, 2011
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great lens.  High Quality, Versatile Auto or advanced manual control.  GPS,...
Cons On the expensive side compared to similar cameras. Poor high ISO quality.  
Recommended it? Yes

This review is based upon my time shooting with my brother's Panasonic ZS7 pocket superzoom camera.  I had about a week of time with this jewel of a camera and was impressed.  This camera is also known as the TZ10 in Europe and Asia.

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The ZS7 is a highly versatile pocket... Read full review »

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