Pocket-lint Gadget Awards - November 2007

What Digital Camera - April 2007

"The maximum ISO 1600 is perfectly suited to low-light indoor photography and while the emphasis is on point-and-shoot fun, a manual shooting mode offers a little more control over exposure and white balance settings. Stunning looks and performance make the FinePix Z5fd much more than the 'average' style-camera, at a good price."

Digital Camera - April 2007

"It would be hard to pick a more fun, proficient and delightful camera to own. We like the FinePix Z5fd a lot. It's really great to use and puts the fun back into photography without compromising too much on image quality. Lots of useful technology in a pretty package."

Digital Camera Buyer - March 2007

"This lightweight compact features a stylish body that will appeal to the fashion-conscious photographer, but the ergonomic design delivers function as well as form... With a pocket friendly price tag and user-friendly features, the FinePix Z5fd is a stylish and functional compact that makes easy work of people pictures."

Trusted Reviews - April 2007

"The party-oriented Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd is a very accomplished little camera, capable of producing excellent results both indoors and out in a wide range of lighting conditions. It is stylish, well made, performs and handles well, and is very easy to use."

Personal Computer World - April 2007

Recommended

"This svelte digital camera is a fine advert for the company's Super CCD HR, a 6.3-megapixel sensor which is claimed to be up to four times more light-sensitive than a conventional CCD. The functionality packed into the camera's diminutive frame is impressive... Overall, a very capable, easily pocketable digicam with the bonus of rapid Face Detection - ideal for the style-conscious socialite."

The Independent - April 2007

"A small camera with hidden depths - as well as taking 6.2 megapixel pics, it also has 'Face Detection' technology that locks onto faces and stops you from missing important things like tops of heads and chins. It also features 'blog mode', for posting photos online."

Daily Express - April 2007

"This diminutive, ultra-slim, 6.3 megapixel digicam, in chic mocha brown, has Face Detection technology, a non-extending 3 x optical zoom and a 2.5 inch display. It features 'blog mode' which adjusts image settings for posting photos on MySpace and other messaging and blog sites. This model also comes in raspberry red and silver."

Technical Image Press Association - April 2007

TIPA 2007 'Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera' award winner

"The Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd is a compact, technological marvel that combines elegant design with a host of practical features. On top of its Face Detection system, it offers a 6MP Super CCD HR sensor, a top sensitivity of 1600 ISO and an innovative "with and without flash" feature which shoots two pictures in quick succession and allows the user to choose the best."

Financial Times - April 2007

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The FinePix Z5fd was the only camera featured in this round of 'beauteous booty' to brighten up the shortest month of the year.

The Guardian - April 2007

"The Face Detection actually works very well and unlike some of its rivals wasn't too foxed by the addition of hats, scarves etc. Overall the images of the FinePix Z5fd are good quality... Colours are strong and vibrant and the level of distortion is minimal."

Daily Record - July 2007

Staying In: Gadgets and Gizmos (12 July 2007) FinePix Z5fd
“This snazzy snapper has Face Detection technology and an impressive low light shooting up to ISO 1600... You will be impressed by the quality of the images.”

South Wales Echo - July 2007

If there’s one thing you do this week…
“If ever there’s a break in the rain and you manage to get down to the beach this summer, this handy little Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd digital camera is great to pop in your bag, 6.3 megapixels, with in-built flash and zoom lens, in a cute pink colour.”

Windows XP - September 2007

How to buy a compact camera
“The Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd is surprisingly capable. The lens might be fixed, but there’s a 3x zoom hidden behind it and it gives really impressive images. There’s no sign of any distortion or irregular colours, even in detailed outdoor scenes. Indoor shots also impress, the camera coping well with inadequate lighting and fast-moving subjects of a pub or party. It’s quick too: from snapping the cover open to taking the first shot takes seconds… The FinePix Z5fd looks great and performs just as well.”

Daily Express - August 2007

Power up your kids for college: Gadget guide
"Students love social networking and this ultra-slim 6.3-megapixel digicam features ‘blog mode' which adjusts image settings for posting photos on MySpace, FaceBook and other online messaging and blog sites."