Testseek.com have collected 78 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3.
April 2009
(82%)
78 Reviews
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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 - ...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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 ...
Abstract: 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...
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......
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...
12x optical zoom; can zoom in video mode, Great HD video options,
Mode dial is finicky, Lack of manual settings
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Published: 2009-06-15, Author: Tim , review by: engadget.com
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...
