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Part of the trend of pocket megazooms, the 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 carries a 12X optical Leica zoom lens, ranging from an ultrawide-angle 25mm to 300mm on the telephoto end. Product:Lumix DMC-ZS3Rating (Scale) 5 - Superior4 - Very Good3 -...
12x optical zoom; can zoom in video mode; great HD video options.
Mode dial is finicky; lack of manual settings.
Part of the trend of pocket megazooms, the 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 carries a 12X optical Leica zoom lens, ranging from an ultrawide-angle 25mm to 300mm on the telephoto end. Product:Lumix DMC-ZS3Rating (Scale) 5 - Superior4 - Very Good3 -...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated:
2011-09-23 12:52:02
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 packs a lot of features into its small case: 10-megapixel resolution, a 12x zoom and high definition video. And we found that it has the performance to match, with sharp, colorful images and video...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC--ZS3 provides a lot of performance for the price: we found that the 10-megapixel images it captured were generally very good, with plenty of detail and accurate color. The same was true of the video it captured, with the 720p...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-09-23 12:52:08
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Top-grade cameras are starting to become main stream with consumers, and the 10.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 digital camera is one of those popular models. While the high price tag may have some consumers raising eyebrows, the features and quali...
If you are in the market for a "super zoom" digital camera that features 720p video recording (in addition to high-quality stills), then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 may be right for you. The downside to owning this camera is that it is slightly overpri...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 comes packed with a lot of features. Its being marketed as a "hybrid" camera that can take stills and video with equally great quality. But is this the camera for you? Learn more below. Panasonics New Hybrid CameraRatin...
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For travel or sports photography a long zoom is almost essential. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (also known in Europe and Australia as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7) takes it even further in that the wide end of the Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom equates to a...
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Panasonic may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think about digital cameras, but people in-the-know can often be seen carrying the company’s point-and-shoot models. Even at $399 (not an insignificant amount for a digital camera) the LUM...
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In our review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 we find a blend of superb stills and HD video making the ZS3 one of our top all-around cams.SummaryYou’ve read our squawks about the endless search for the perfect two-in-one imaging device (good pictures an...
Good, accurate stills; excellent 720P videos; quality Leica wide-angle 12x zoom; very good 3-inch LCD; easy to use menu system; optical zoom with movies...
Stills/videos not super-sharp; color doesn't have "pop"; no manual adjustments; relatively slow...
The Lumix DMC-ZS3 comes close to our two-in-one fantasy device with its fantastic set of features...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-09-23 12:52:14
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AVCHD Lite and a bigger LCD make Panasonics top compact a force to be reckoned with, but does it possess the power to take down Canons top compacts? Read the full Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 review to find out.
Great image quality. Impressive features and hardware. AVCHD Lite with zoom capability? Yummy!...
Larger than most competitors. Clunky interface. We could have used some advanced manual controls...
Panasonic has done it again—theyve succeeded in creating a beast of the consumer persuasion. One that spits fire with a champion image performance. One that claws at the competition with a solid set of features. And best of all, a beast that decimat...
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One of a handful of pocket megazooms announced earlier this year, the 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3S ($400 as of 6/29/2009) carries a 12X optical Leica zoom lens, ranging from an ultrawide-angle 25mm to 300mm on the telephoto end. Would You Buy...
12x optical zoom; can zoom in video mode, Great HD video options...
Mode dial is finicky, Lack of manual settings...
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We've seen a lot of innovation in the consumer point-and-shoot market over the past year or so, from capturing homemade action sequences at 1000fps to shooting 720p video underwater. Many of these innovations are borderline overkill, like 12 megapixel sen...
AVCHD recording format, Very flexible zoom, Great image quality in welllit situations...
Bulky design, Mode dial is in the wrong place, Occasional focushunting when filming...
The Panasonic DMS-ZS3 is a lot of camera in a compact but not exactly small package. It impressed in every situation we could throw at it, and that fantastic lens on the front makes it far more flexible than your average point-and-shoot. But, it's not for...
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BIG girls like Beyonce Knowles come packed with talent.So does the full-bodied Lumix TZ7.Squeezed into this gizmo, about the size of a $2 note, is a 12x optical zoom lens that spans from 25mm to 300mm.Not only has it gained in zoom muscle - the TZ5 had...
An easy-to-use shooter that looks like an average digital camera but packs a killer zoom with a sweet wide angle...
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The latest entrant into Panasonic TZ ('travel zoom') series of digital cameras is the Lumix DMC-TZ7. The compact point and shoot Panasonic DMC-TZ7 will hit stores soon and here’s our take on the pre-production unit before you can take a test drive.Feat...
300mm zoom lens, Excellent face recognition and tracking, Intelligent ISO, Takes clear photos, 27 scene modes...
Awkward placement of the shutter button, Very loose mode dial...
Apart from a couple of design quirks, we think the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ7 digital camera is almost the perfect point-and-shoot. It's easy to use, has a wide-angle lens with a huge zoom, produces good colours and clear images, and it can double as a c...
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When Panasonic launched the Travel Zoom TZ1 back in February 2006 the Japanese electronics giant established a profitable new niche within the digital camera market: the compact superzoom. For a short while the companys TZ series was the only digit...
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PANASONICS Lumix DMC-TZ7 is a hybrid digital still/video camera.At a time when the megapixel battle has apparently reached a peak and no longer carries much cachet, the trend now is to add high-definition video to digital-still cameras.The TZ7 has a 1...
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Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZS1, both members of the new ZS-Series, the successor to the acclaimed LUMIX TZ-Series and Panasonic’s newest ultimate compact and powerful digital cameras. The LUMIX ZS3 features 10.1-megapixels, a...
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It might look like your standard common-or-garden point and shoot, but the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 is actually a powerful hybrid camera, combining a 10-megapixel big zoom compact with an HD camcorder. Yep, that’s right: this can capture 720p pictures w...
Compact size. Huge zoom range. Close-focus macro mode. HD video capture...
Some minor control issues. Quite expensive...
Pricey for a compact, but strong still and movie performance and a great zoom range makes this an impressive pocket shooter...
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With the launch of the Panasonic LUMIX TZ7, we were curious to see which specifications Panasonic had changed in order to continue the success of its predecessors. We were pleasantly surprised to see the amount of effective pixels kept relatively low a...
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It's a still camera. It's a camcorder. At least that's what hopes you'll think when you think about the latest high-profile Lumix to hit the market this year: the . A 10.1 megapixel, 12x zoom update to Panasonic's extremely popular TZ models, the Z...
Accurate, colorful images, Sharp and powerful 12x zoom, Excellent design and construction, 720p HD video capture, Highly effective iA mode...
Images get noisy above ISO 200, AVCHD Lite video format not widely supported, AF speed lags behind competitors...
The Panasonic TZ models have long been some of our favorite cameras around here, earning high marks from forum members and our staff testers alike for their versatility, simplicity, and solid all-around performance. The ZS3 builds on this strong founda...
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Covering a range from 25-300mm, the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 is a great companion, whether youre going out for a walk or on a long trip. Panasonic took a few simple steps to make the ZS3s interface easier to use, and the results will appeal to most user...
12x zoom includes unusually wide angle and long telephoto ends, Optical image stabilization works very well, Good battery life, Good control over chroma noise, Good Auto white balance performance, Big, high-resolution LCD screen, Minimal barrel distort...
Mode dial is very loose, Record/Playback switch means that you cant quickly enter record mode with a press on the shutter button, Face Recognition is hit-and-miss, Moderate chromatic aberration is visible at larger print sizes, Luminance noise, even a...
Covering a range from 25-300mm, the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 is a great companion, whether youre going out for a walk or on a long trip. Panasonic took a few simple steps to make the ZS3s interface easier to use, and the results will appeal to most user...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-09-23 12:52:21
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Features The TZ7 features a 12 x optical zoom with an equivalent focal range of 25-300mm. It has optical image stabilisation, with a 1/2.33in CCD sensor at 10.1MP and a 3in LCD with a comparatively high resolution of 460K dots. A full range of image c...
460k dot LCD, excellent tonal range and colours...
Poorlyplaced mode dial, lack of PASM, fairly aggressive noise at ISO 1600...
The TZ7 s a very good camera. It offers exactly what models in the compact superzoom market should: namely, an extensive focal range in a compact body, along with extensive functionality and an ample LCD screen. However, it does have niggles with rega...
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Its no secret that I really liked last years Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. Its replacement -- the Lumix DMC-ZS3 (also known as the TZ7) -- is even better, in most respects. I love the new lens and its very versatile focal range, and the Intelligent Auto...
Very good photo quality, Packs a 12X, 25 300 mm lens into a small, wellbuilt package, Optical image stabilization, Very little barrel distortion, Stunning 3inch LCD display with excellent resolution and outdoor / low light visibility, Snappy performanc...
Images have a grainy appearance, even at lowest ISOs; still some smudging of low contrast detail, AVCHD Lite codec makes video sharing and editing a chore (though you dont have to use it); no video viewer/editor for Mac OS included, Cant adjust white...
Its no secret that I really liked last years Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. Its replacement -- the Lumix DMC-ZS3 (also known as the TZ7) -- is even better, in most respects. I love the new lens and its very versatile focal range, and the Intelligent Auto M...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 (also known as the DMC-ZS3 in the USA) is a brand new ultra-compact super-zoom camera, offering several major improvements on its predecessor, the popular TZ5 model. There’s now a 12x, 25-300mm optical zoom lens, both wider...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 is easy to recommend to anyone looking for a compact, pocketable point-and-shoot camera that takes great photos with the added bonus of HD video. Although the DMC-TZ7 no longer has the travel zoom market to itself, with the...
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ7 (or ZS3 as it’s known in North America) is a 10.1 Megapixel compact with a detailed 3in screen, HD video recording and a 12x optically-stabilised zoom. Launched in January 2009, exactly one year after the best-selling Lumix T...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 series will welcome two new models in April, the Lumix DMC-TZ7 and the Lumix DMC-TZ6 - also known as 'travel zoom' cameras. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 will be available in the UK from March 2009.In a hands-on test session...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 is set to be one of the best super-zoom, point-and-shoot compact digital cameras on the market. If you've been considering purchasing a new compact camera, it's definitely plumping for this snapper — especially if you want...
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Lite up your LifePanasonic has a track record of pioneering various technological trends. Its Intelligent Auto (iA) mode is a well-known example of a feature that has been adopted by the competition. The Japanese company has now moved onto the video fr...
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