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SanClemente · Aug 24, 2008, 3:14 AM

Can't Decide which one go with : (Old Version or New Version)

$130 - TZ3 at Office Depot on closeout

$230 - TZ5 at J&R.com an Authorized Panasonic Dealer & Hopefully a Reputable Seller

The extra $100 is no problem, but I probably won't use Video (Sound output doesn't sound too good) and I usually end up changing cameras every few years (but then I haven't found a really great one yet)

I do like, that in now has face recognition & improved sensor, but is that alone worth $100 ?

I will be using it mostly for trips, at parties, and for FUN

Appreciate Input

rschofield · Aug 24, 2008, 9:46 AM

SanClemente wrote:

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TZ5 at online Authorized Panasonic Dealer $230

Make sure you are dealing with a reputable (not just authorized) dealer. You can/should check them out at http://www.resellerratings.com

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zstringer · Aug 26, 2008, 11:20 AM

Have you considered the TZ4? I have onewhich I bought at Costco for $269.99. A friend of mine has the TZ3 andI thought it was much slower. Haven't seen the TZ5 for comparison though.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...amp;lang=en-US

Golla · Aug 29, 2008, 6:29 PM

Go for the TZ5, if not for anything else then the superior LCD with twice the resolution.

And if you ever wanna capture a movie you would kill for zooming while filming.

SanClemente · Aug 29, 2008, 7:25 PM

Figured best way to decide was to just pick one up from a local store with a very good return policy.
Not a sunny coastal day, but shots in IA on the TZ5 look very good, but so do the pictures on the TZ3 in Scene2 mode - Still need to take more sample pictures.

Found best TZ3 price at Jr.com - Link through Microsoft Cashback and you can get the TZ5 for around $230
http://search.live.com/cashback/prod...18003/11687940

The LCD does look nicer on the TZ5 and it is a little smaller than the TZ3. :? I'm so confused!

Is there any way to turn OFF digital zoom in IA mode ?

JohnRA · Aug 29, 2008, 7:56 PM

Bought a TZ5 yesterday (TZ15 here in OZ) to supplement my FZ20.

About 20 shots so far & no complaints at all.

SanClemente · Sep 4, 2008, 4:52 PM

[align=center]POLL OVER
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:|Finally went ahead and pulled the trigger - TZ5 :|

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TZ5 at online Authorized Panasonic Dealer $230	2	100.00%
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Aug 24, 2008, 3:14 AM	#1
SanClemente Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	Can't Decide which one go with : (Old Version or New Version) $130 - TZ3 at Office Depot on closeout $230 - TZ5 at J&R.com an Authorized Panasonic Dealer & Hopefully a Reputable Seller The extra $100 is no problem, but I probably won't use Video (Sound output doesn't sound too good) and I usually end up changing cameras every few years (but then I haven't found a really great one yet) I do like, that in now has face recognition & improved sensor, but is that alone worth $100 ? I will be using it mostly for trips, at parties, and for FUN Appreciate Input

Aug 26, 2008, 11:20 AM	#3
zstringer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 26	Have you considered the TZ4? I have onewhich I bought at Costco for $269.99. A friend of mine has the TZ3 andI thought it was much slower. Haven't seen the TZ5 for comparison though. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...amp;lang=en-US

Aug 29, 2008, 6:29 PM	#4
Golla Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Go for the TZ5, if not for anything else then the superior LCD with twice the resolution. And if you ever wanna capture a movie you would kill for zooming while filming.

Aug 29, 2008, 7:25 PM	#5
SanClemente Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	Figured best way to decide was to just pick one up from a local store with a very good return policy. Not a sunny coastal day, but shots in IA on the TZ5 look very good, but so do the pictures on the TZ3 in Scene2 mode - Still need to take more sample pictures. Found best TZ3 price at Jr.com - Link through Microsoft Cashback and you can get the TZ5 for around $230 http://search.live.com/cashback/prod...18003/11687940 The LCD does look nicer on the TZ5 and it is a little smaller than the TZ3. :? I'm so confused! Is there any way to turn OFF digital zoom in IA mode ?

Aug 29, 2008, 7:56 PM	#6
JohnRA Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	Bought a TZ5 yesterday (TZ15 here in OZ) to supplement my FZ20. About 20 shots so far & no complaints at all.

Sep 4, 2008, 4:52 PM	#7
SanClemente Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	[align=center]POLL OVER [/align][align=center] :\|Finally went ahead and pulled the trigger - TZ5 :\| [/align]