The line of Lumix DMC-LZ digital cameras is expanding with the arrival of two new models, successors to the DMC-LZ1 and LZ2: the LZ3 and LZ5. The Lumix DMC-LZ5, which is what interests us here, is equipped with numerous features allowing the user to produce excellent quality photos in all circumstances. It has a CCD sensor with 6 million pixels and a 6 x optical zoom (exceptional for a compact). The Lumix DMC-LZ5 also has a Mega O.I.S stabiliser and a Venus Engine Plus processor, two elements that allow it to have great velocity (only 6 ms latency to snap a photo) and excellent stability to eliminate jitter from your shots. It has a comfortable LCD screen of 2.5" (diagonal) and is easy to use, for all levels of photographers. The Lumix DMC-LZ5 represents an excellent choice for discovering the world of digital photography, all while offering very advanced functions.