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7.2 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, USB, Internal, Secure Digital, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, 232 gram, 3 inch LCD More product info

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 £139.99 - £375

User rating:

 User rating: 4.3 / 5  7 User reviews

Expert rating:

 Expert rating: 4.0 / 5.0  17 Expert reviews

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Based on 17 expert reviews, the average rating for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Black is 4.0/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(08/05/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 88/100.
Comparing these reviews to 250960 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Best.
Country: US 		98.0 / 100.0
Testseek Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(09/04/08)
Summary: 66 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 78 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		78.0 / 100.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Panasonic Lumix TZ3

(12/02/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Better late than not at all, Cliff finally catches up with Panasonic's star super-zoom compact.
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
Designtechnica.com Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(05/12/07)
Summary: I’m all for mega zoom cameras. With zooms ranging from 10x up to 18x these cameras offer tremendous shooting options for shutterbugs. Want to bring your subject close? The telephoto does it for you. And since they’re much lighter than any D-SLR with a long zoom lens they’re a breeze to carry around. As an added bonus... Read the full review
Pros: ; Compact 7MP; 10x zoom; 3-inch LCD; optical image stabilization
Cons: ; No manual aperture or shutter adjustments; slow when using flash
Country: US 		7.5 / 10.0
I4U Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(05/12/07)
Summary: I’m all for mega zoom cameras. With zooms ranging from 10x up to 18x these cameras offer tremendous shooting options for shutterbugs. Want to bring your subject close? The telephoto does it... Read the full review
Country: US 		7.5
Stuff.tv Title:

Panasonic DMC-TZ3

(23/08/07)
Summary: It shoots far and it shoots wide. Could the TZ3 be the ultimate pocket snapper or is Panasonic trying to cram too much in?... Read the full review
Verdict: A multi-talented, versatile compact with great zoom and handy wide-angle talents. Picture quality isn¿t top notch, but otherwise the TZ3 is a top alternative to a bridge camera
Country: UK 		4.0 / 5.0
digitalreviews Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Review

(01/07/07)
Summary: Owning a Panasonic Lumix FZ20 has made me enthusiastic about the quality of cameras that Panasonic makes.Today we’re having a first look at a smaller sibling in the Lumix range, the DMC-TZ3.The Travel Zoom series has culminated now with the TZ3 in a 7 megapixel, 10x zoom camera with image stabilization.Let’s have a look in this... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Camera Labs Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Gordon Laing, May 2007

(01/05/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; 10x optical zoom with 28mm and OIS. * Large 3in screen. * Quick access to settings. * Excellent build quality.
Cons: ; Noise becomes a problem above 200 ISO. * Little or no manual control. * Relatively poor battery life. * Ultimate image quality beaten by some compacts.
Country: US 		N/A
PC Magazine Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(23/04/07)
Summary: When looking for a superzoom, don't settle for less. Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ3 has a powerful zoom lens with a nice wide viewing angle, too. If you're still not convinced, the Lumix is stylishly compact, takes awesome pictures, and is affordable to boot. Read the full review
Pros: ; Nice 28mm wide-angle lens. Very compact. Big 3-inch LCD. Unique modes, like Intelligent ISO mode.
Cons: ; No true manual features. No RAW options. Can't change amount of flash.
Country: US 		4.0 / 5.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

(04/04/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Little (if any) color fringing; Histogram in record and playback mode, full on-screen exposure information; Unusually versatile aspect ratio options; Easy - and fun - to use; Image stabilization works well; Superb, bright, high-resolution 3.0-inch screen; High quality construction for the price; New 'natural' and 'vivid' color options;
Cons: ; No manual control of shutter speed or aperture (not a huge issue to most users); Mild vignetting at widest zoom setting / maximum aperture; Heavy noise reduction - make ISO 400+ usable only for small prints; NR smoothing/smearing of fine detail and texture even at ISO 100 (and fairly strong at ISO 200); Occasional exposure problems and
Country: US 		Recommended
Cameras.co.uk Title:

Panasonic DMC TZ3 Review


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The Panasonic DMC TZ3 is a very good digital camera. It has a long zoom lens, images stabilisation and a wide angle lens. It is pretty straightforward and easy to use. One of the biggest selling points of the camera is its compact body size.
Pros: ; ¤ Ease of use - indoor photos - LCD display quality - compact size - widescreen movies
Country: UK 		82.0 / 100.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 review


Summary: : A great improvement on its predecessor, with only minor image qualms spoiling the party... Read the full review
Verdict: Though it leaves out one fun little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way
Pros: ; Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance
Cons: ; No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode
Country: UK 		7.0 / 10.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Panasonic TZ3


Summary: Panasonic's T Z 1 long-zoom compact gets a 7.2mp upgrade and a nice wide angle star...... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 Review


Summary: For myself I must say that I enjoyed using the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 in practice. The improvements compared with its predecessor are obvious. The most striking feature being the 28mm wide angle of course. The compact size, the MEGA O.I.S. image stabilizer and the large optical range together form an ideal combination for this camera... Read the full review
Country: UK 		79.0 / 100.0
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Good photo quality, even better with a few tweaks; Tons of scene modes; Not much in the line of redeye; AF-assist lamp; good low light focusing; 28 mm wide-angle available at all three aspect ratios; Can record movies in both high res 16:9 and 4:3 formats; Great continuous shooting mode; Above average battery life for its class; Robust
Cons: ; No zoom in movie mode (only mentioning this because the TZ1 had it); Needs more manual controls; Still too much noise reduction, which smears details once the ISO leaves 100; No USB 2.0 High Speed support; Useless high sensitivity mode; Flimsy door over memory card/battery compartment; plastic tripod mount; No optical or electronic
Country: US 		N/A
NeoCamera Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3


Summary: This compact digital camera has no direct competitors thanks to its unique wide-angle 10X optical zoom in a compact 1.5" thick body. Although it only operates in point-and-shoot mode, its unique lens makes it one of the most versatile compact cameras currently available. Particularly, there are very few compact digital cameras with lenses... Read the full review
Pros: ; Unique wide-angle ultra-zoom in compact body * Good image sharpness considering lens range * Accurate automatic white-balance * Quick focusing system * Fast and responsive * Unlimited shooting at 2 FPS * Excellent LCD visibility * Solid build quality * Very low distortion
Cons: ; High image noise starting at ISO 400 * Loss of details starting at ISO 200 * Occasional overexposure * Dull default color tone * Slight vignetting near wide-angle * Useless high-sensitivity modes * Poor tripod mount placement * Below average dynamic range
Country: US 		Good
CNET.com Title:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K (black)


Summary: Though it leaves out one fun, little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way. Read the full review
Pros: ; Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performance.
Cons: ; No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie mode.
Country: US 		7.0 / 10.0

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