Panasonic added two new cameras to its TZ-series today with the TZ5 and TZ4 digital cameras. Both cameras use a 28mm wide-angle lens and 10x optical zoom. Other features of the cameras include intelligent exposure, digital red-eye correction, MEGA O.I.S., intelligent ISO, Intelligent scene selection and face detection.

The TZ5 uses a 3-inch LCD and the TZ4 uses a 2.5-inch LCD. The TZ5 has a 9.1 megapixel CCD and the TZ4 uses an 8.1 MP sensor. Both cameras save images and video to SD cards. The TZ5 will retail for $349.95 with the TZ4 going for $299.95.

“Panasonic is taking digital photography to a new level and recognizes that everyone, not just professionals, should be equipped with a digital camera powerful enough to take high-quality photos, but compact enough to carry with them everyday,” said Alex Fried, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “With the success of the TZ3, we’re confident that the enhancements we’ve made to the 2008 TZ-family will make them a must-have for consumers who appreciate advanced, intuitive and versatile digital cameras.”

Via Panasonic