Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera - Black (7.2MP, 10x Optical Zoom) Antishake, 3.0" LCD

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Ultra versatile - this is a superb compact camera

Great Camera, easy to use, and excellent build quality!!!

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera - Black (7.2MP, 10x Optical Zoom) Antishake, 3.0" LCD

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

7.2 Megapixel

10x Optical Zoom

15x Digital Zoom

3" LCD Display

Megapixels: 7.2

ASIN: B000QIMPQI
Release Date: 2007-05-03

Product Description

DMC-TZ3 is the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

Customer Reviews:

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Ultra versatile - this is a superb compact camera.......2007-12-03

I bought this camera nearly three months ago as I was about to embark on a 10 day trip across Britain. In fact, I'd been looking at buying a new digital camera for some time, but the road trip spurred me into action and since that time, I've used it on numerous occasions.

I ended up doing an enormous amount of research into what to buy, which I tend to do on even the smallest item so I wasn't going to spend £200 on a new camera without making sure it was the right one.

So what attracted me to this camera? Possibly the fact that my last 35mm camera took 28mm wide pictures and I'd always appreciated the extra width, particularly useful if you're always struggling to fit everyone in!

However the fact this camera is a 28mm equivalent is, in a way, just an incredibly lucky bonus because I would have bought it anyway, based on what I wanted from a camera and what this had to offer. The beauty about this camera however is that not only are you getting a wide angle camera, but you're also getting one with a 10x optical zoom, equivalent to 280mm. In terms of quality compact cameras out there at this price, that offer that range of flexibility, well I can't think of any others.

So, what about the look and feel of the camera. The first thing you notice is the huge 3 inch LCD monitor. The great thing about this is it doesn't make the rest of the camera appear busy or squashed. Everything is well proportioned. The quality of the image shown on the screen is superb, even more so when you consider the size of the monitor, and I`ve never had any problems viewing this even in bright sunlight.

The build quality seems assured, as you would expect from an item made in Japan. Daft it may sound, but little things like the solidly built Off-On button, zoom lever and battery / memory card holder lock just provide that reassurance of quality.

One of the features on this camera is the optical image stabiliser, which is definitely something you will appreciate when using the 10x zoom feature. Start-up is fast, and repeat photos no problem.

But what I really like about this camera is that its so easy to use. I really like things that are menu driven and straightforward. I don't want to change a setting by pressing a series of totally unrelated or illogical buttons (fortunately whoever designed Panasonic telephones didn't also design their cameras!). This is really simple. Believe me, if I can use even quite advanced features on a camera, this must be well designed.

Onto the video. The one thing that is a shame is that there is no zoom when using video. However that is the case on 99.9% of cameras, so I wouldn't let that worry you. The quality again is fantastic. I went sailing in September and genuinely couldn't believe the quality of the film I took. You'll have to believe me, but I really didn't expect anything like that from a compact!

There are loads of different scene types, so many I think they are a bit of a gimmick but having said that, that's probably because I can't imagine I'm ever going to take "Candlelight" or "Underwater" photos, but then again, who knows. There's even "Pet" and "Food" scenes!

The software that's supplied is all very good, light years away from the rubbish you used to get bundled with cameras. This camera has many other features but I think you get the picture by now, sorry about the pun, but this is a fabulous camera which you won't regret buying.

Great Camera, easy to use, and excellent build quality!!!.......2007-11-28

I looked around at loads of other compact cameras, and finally narrowed my search down a Canon ixus 860is, sony T200 and the Panasoic TZ3.

I took loads of pictures on all three cameras, and after a while it was clearly evident that the Panasonic and Canon took the best pictures overall. The Sony with its hidden lens was nowhere close the quality lens found on the Canons and Panasonic. The Sony although being small and sleek looking took awfull pictures.

So I was finally torn between the canon and panasonic. When compared to the Canon, I found the Panasonic had a better Zoom, excellent build quality, Easy to use and in my oppinion better looking. The Canon was just too flimsy with too much plastic, and the Canon's screen was not TFT unlike the Pansonic's.

The picture Quality on the Panasonic is excellent especially in daylight, with pictures coming out crisp and clear when viewed on a HDTV. However it does suffer a little bit indoors and under poor lighting, but I guess thats to do with most compact cameras and therefore they keep marketing higher ISO's and Anti shake systems in there cameras.

I also looked at the Panasonic FX55 as it was a little bit smaller then then TZ3, however when looking at the results of both the cameras pictures, it is clear that the TZ3 takes better pictures compared to its sister camera the FX55. So I finally bought the TZ3 from Amazon, which arrived in perfect condition and was sent within a couple of days even though I used the Super Saver option

I have overall been very satisfied with this camera, and would recommend this to anyone looking for a camera which takes good pictures and is easy to use. I cant wait to try this out in the sun...

Great camera.......2007-11-27

I Love this camera, this is the best camera i have owned,the last one was an Hp not very good on video or long distance, so i got this one as my mum recomended it to me, she was not wrong, I Am very pleased with the settings ect on it, very good to zoom in on a distance shot, i have taken some great sun set & moon shots. as i live near the sea, This camera is perfect for that, And it's compact, fits nicely in your bag or pocket.
Well worth the money i paid for it.

Is it me?.......2007-11-23

Bought this camera to take on a business trip on the back of positive reviews here. The 10x optical zoom was a huge attraction, the camera looks amazing (if a little chunky compared to some) and on taking my first pictures I was patting myself on the back for such a great purchasing decision.
However, when I downloaded 200 pictures onto my PC a week later the picture quality was disappointing to say the least. My 5 year old Fujifilm with only 3 megapixels and 6x optical zoom actually takes better pictures.
Now I am not an expert, nor did I tinker much with the settings. I want a camera I can take out of the case, press a button and get on with looking at whatever it is that's worth taking a picture of. The image on the massive LCD screen is picture perfect but depth of colour, sharpness of the image and crispness under zoom are just not there when the picture is downloaded.
It must be me, because everyone else here seems to love it, but mine has gone back and I am using my Fuji again.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera - Blue (7.2MP, 10x Optical Zoom) Antishake, 3.0" LCD

Average customer rating:

Great little camera at a great little price
Great Camera, shame about the view finder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera - Blue (7.2MP, 10x Optical Zoom) Antishake, 3.0" LCD

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

7 to 7.9 Megapixel | Digital Cameras | Photography | Categories | Electronics & Photo

Product Features:

7.2 Megapixels; 10X optical zoom lens (Extra 15x Optical Zoom at 3MP resolution), 4xDigital Zoom
Optical image stabilization; Compact stainless steel body (by ultra zoom standards); 3.0" LCD display (230,000 pixels) with Power LCD and High Angle modes
Records movies at 848 x 480 or 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
12.7MB onboard memory plus SD/SDHC card slot; Extra long li-ion battery; 270 shots per charge

ASIN: B000QA63ZK
Release Date: 2007-12-06

Product Description

The Panasonic DMC-TZ3 boasts 7.2 megapixels and a large, 3.0-inch LCD, and goes a step beyond their predecessor by featuring a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens. While the 10x zoom lets you take close-up shots even when you cannot move closer to your subject, the wide-angle lens is helpful in situations where you cannot step back or move away from the subject. With the Panasonic DMC-TZ3, you can capture portraits of people with expansive scenery or large structures in the background, and you can zoom in or out to magnify a distant subject when desired. Able to shoot from 28mm at the wide end to 280mm telephoto, this fit-in-your-pocket camera is fully equipped for any photo shooting situations you are likely to encounter on a journey.

Customer Reviews:

Great little camera at a great little price.......2008-01-03

I've been looking to buy a digital camera for years and when I stumbled across this little beauty I never imagined that I would get something this good. The picture quality is superbe and yes it doesn't have a view finder but you really don't miss it. It takes video footage too and the sound quality is surprisingly good for a camera. I did have a little accident with it (dropped it on the concrete when I was up the Empire State building) but apart from a bit of scratched paint on the front the drop didn't seem to harm it in any way. It's a sturdy little thing and feels good to handle. You really can't go wrong with it.

Great Camera, shame about the view finder.......2007-12-27

I bought this camera to take on holiday at Christmas, I went to the Canary Islands for some winter sun. The Camera takes great photos, if and its a big if, If you are out in the sun trying to see the beautiful big screen with the sun behind you, all you can see is yourself. This camera needs a view finder, its useless in bright sunlight. Sorry I can't recommend the camera at all.

Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera 7.2MP 10xOptical Zoom Antishake 3.0" LCD in Silver

Average customer rating:

Probably the best Digital Camera of it's type.
Probably the most versatile compact available
A great compact mega-zoom camera with great capabilities.
wow - incredible technology

Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera 7.2MP 10xOptical Zoom Antishake 3.0" LCD in Silver

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE

5 to 5.9 Megapixel | Digital Cameras | Photography | Categories | Electronics & Photo

Product Features:

7.2 Megapixel
10x Optical Zoom
15x Digital Zoom
3" LCD Display
Megapixels: 7.2

ASIN: B000PHJH70

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

Probably the best Digital Camera of it's type........2008-01-03

I was bought this camera for Christmas and I have to say that it absolutely fantastic.It is compact, really well built and feels really comfortable when taking pictures. It is very easy to use and thie instructions are excellent.The 3" window gives you a great view of your subject and the 10X Optical zoom is second to none together with the Antishake you are guaranteed great results. The onboard memory is not very big but with a 2GB SD card I can get over 550 perfectly good pictures.This really is a great little camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone who may be about to buy a camera of this type. The DMC-TZ3 by Panasonic is brilliant and I am glad that I own one.

Probably the most versatile compact available.......2007-11-20

I admit I'm a bit of a camera freak with a mere 9 digital cameras already but.... the 10x optical zoom lens on this model has won me over.

I already have the Sony DSCH1 which, in my opinion, is unmatched in terms of its quality. However, it's bulkier and heavier to carry and far too often I simply couldn't be bothered to carry it around - then regretted it by missing shots which the pocket cameras with a 3X optical zoom lens just couldn't take, eg wildlife.

This camera fits the bill perfectly. Not only has it the 10X optical zoom on 7 megapixel photos but... when used for pics up to 3 mpx, this increases to a whopping 15X optical zoom - which beats even the 12X Sony. The massive zoom, combined with an optical image stabiliser, wide angle (28mm) lens and small, compact build is the perfect combination for almost any snapshot - be it a macro of a bee on a flower, a distant landscape or a candid shot discreetly captured from a distance! It's easy to carry, fits into a (larger) pocket and is probably the most versatile model currently available - Panasonic promote it as the smallest wide-angle, high-zoom camera available worldwide putting it in a class of its own, for now.

I've tested many cameras on an amateur level for a typical `keen amateur' user and the TZ3 scores highly. This camera performs well - it has a fast start-up, a good range of modes (although I tend not to use them), a bight clear 3" display which can be powered-up in bright light, a high-quality video mode with sound, 3 picture aspect settings for both still photos and video (4:3, 16:9 widescreen and 3:2) and I've managed to beat the quoted 270 shots per battery by achieving almost 500 from a single charge using a mix of video, burst shooting plus the occasional flash.

Naturally, I have just a few niggles - but nothing too major: There is no way to set the shutter speed manually, eg to 'slow' the flow of a fast-moving waterfall (although it's possible to experiment with some of the 'fireworks' type modes with a slower shutter speed but the shot is likely to be very over-exposed). The incorporated lens-cover is a bit flimsy, the zoom cannot be used during filming (but I add pans and zooms during editing later) and after setting the focus for the first shot, the focus mechanism remains fixed at that point. This isn't necessarily a bad point - some cameras which don't fix the focus then pick up noise from the focussing mechanism creating a clicking noise which ruins the video. My only real niggle is that I think the Leica lens is superior to the sensor on the camera. I generally shoot at ISO100 but after about ISO200, noise can become visible on the photos when enlarged on a monitor - but this probably wouldn't be an issue for a typical user of this camera or printing shots of up to 8" but it is there and the shots are not as crisp and clear as my Sony. However, I probably wouldn't have lugged the larger Sony camera around to take these so any minor niggle has to be put into perspective!

I am very pleased with the camera and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality, highly-portable camera with long zoom and wide-angle lens, particularly those moving up from a 3X zoom 'pocket' camera. The customer service from Panasonic is also good so the camera can be purchased with confidence.

A great compact mega-zoom camera with great capabilities........2007-08-13

I have had my TZ3 for around two weeks and have been playing with the settings (of which there are many) and taking lots of test shots. I am very pleased with my purchase. Although it's not the prettiest or smallest of compact cameras its well designed and very functional. The feel of the camera in your hands is fairly substantial and easy to hold, making holding it steady a little easier than the smaller and lighter cameras out there. The LCD screen is excellent and very clear. I have not needed an optical viewfinder yet and the camera has a setting for the LCD which makes it viewable from an acute angle when the camera is above your head for example.

The optical zoom capability (10X) of the camera was its biggest selling point for me along with the generally excellent reviews it had in the media. It has not been a disappointment. Although I'm no photographer I am trying to learn about how to take good pictures, composition and setting up exposures and white balance etc for best results. The TZ3 allows great flexibility for trying out various settings, there are so many it's almost confusing, but with a little playing and taking test shots you soon find out what to use in what situation. For those who are less technical (nerdy) about cameras theres a simple (idiot) mode which sets everything to automatic and just allows the minimum settings for point and shoot flexibility.

The menu system on the TZ3 is very easy to use, although the plethora of settings means that sometimes you end up forgetting what it's set on. Getting to the settings is easy though and some of the more well used ones can be accessed whilst the screen is still on the "viewfinder" meaning you don't lose sight of the shot you're about to take.

The optical image stablisation on the camera (Mega-OIS) has two settings, one which stabilises the image on the LCD screen and one which only stabilises the when the picture is taken but does a slightly better job of it. The display OIS is needed when trying to take pictures of a small object at maximum zoom. I took a good picture of a small bird in a tree quite a distance away. The camera was on maximum optical zoom and trying to get the bird in the centre of the focus field (spot focus setting) was very difficult, however the image stabilisation enabled me to do so and the picture came out very well with the bird in focus. Trying this without the OIS would have probably ended with the leaves or the sky only being in focus! The camera does not have a manual focus so the "targeting" of the viewfinder is very important when the shutter button is half pressed!

The zoom capability of the TZ3 is truely excellent for a compact. I have compared my shots with that of my Dad's very highly rated Ricoh Caplio R6 camera (7.1x optical zoom) there's an obvious advantage in zoom capability of the TZ3 but also we found the zoomed image quality is better overall. The high quality Leica lens probably has a lot to do with it. The lens also allows wide angle shots (28mm) which is great for getting more into each view (more friends, more landscape, more building).

My experience with the macro mode has not been great though. Good shots are possible but I find that sometimes the TZ3 has difficulty focusing on very small objects. Eventually after taking a few shots a good picture is possible but I'd say Macro is not the camera's strong point, the Ricoh Caplio R6 produced excellent macro shots enabling extreme closeups which put the TZ3's well in the shade.

The TZ3 has modes which enable unusually long exposures for a compact camera. Up to 60 second exposure is possible in "starry sky" mode. With a tripod this makes clear pictures of starry skies or nightscapes possible. I have not really tested the ISO settings on the TZ3 but I have not noticed any noisiness in the pictures I have so far taken.

The motion picture and sound recording is very good, and can be set at widescreen format and 30fps meaning smooth motion. The TZ3 does not allow zooming during motion capture however, unlike the TZ1. This can be an advantage though as sometimes watching motion with too much zooming in and out is very distracting!! All the settings (focus, white balance, zoom level etc) are set when you push the shutter button to start recording. Generally I have found this fine for the short clips I have taken.

I am pleased with the TZ3, it's a great camera and hopefully will last me a few years. It only drops a star because of the Macro mode - I would have given it 4 1/2 stars if I could as dropping a whole star does seem a bit mean. The biggest test will be trying to get good shots of the wildlife when I go on safari in Africa later this year.

wow - incredible technology.......2007-04-25

I purchased my TZ3 after extensive internet research, I am delighted with it - a significant improvement over my previous 3 year old Minolta. Great display, X 10 optical zoom, optical stabilisation, and high quality imagery etc - what more a casual point and click user want. Very impressed with the output to date. For normal day to day photography I have seen no evidence of any noise at high ISO No. as reported in several reviews.

Only minor niggles, I am old fashioned and I miss an optical viewfinder, but I guess I will adapt, and the macro mode is (at least in my hands) not so great - probably my ineptitiude. I would strongly recommend the tTZ3.

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